JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE
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December 14, 2011
I had recently lost my job due to a department closure. I took some time to think about different career paths that would be good for the type of skills that I had. I was introduced to a program called BankWork$ that is run by JVS, I applied and was enrolled in the 8 week course. LIFE CHANGING!!!!!!!!! The program taught me how to utilize my skills and apply it to the banking industry. The instructors Lisa Meadows and Maria Zuniga were extremely helpful. Lisa and Maria guided the class step by step on how to interview, dress for success, show personality and how to succeed as a teller. After completing the course I was able to interview with all of the banks that sponsored the program. I received many offers and decided to become a team member with Wells Fargo. I love my new career and I know that I will go far and continue to climb the ladder of success. I thank JVS for creating such programs that change and empower people’s lives. -----------Courtney, Los Angeles California
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
December 13, 2011
After taking the BankWork$ Training Program I was different. I wasn't the same girl as before. This program changed the way I think and the way I feel about myself. I beacme more confident, I believe in myself now. Im not scared to go to job interviews anymore. One thing that i really loved about this program was that it prepares you for the job amd how to take control of some situations. Another thing was, I found/saw a lot of things that I didnt see about myself before.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
August 16, 2011
Contrary to what the latest review might say....I have actually had a very good experience. I am a veteran of the military and for the past two years (since I got out) I have been struggling to find work in my main career field (film/television/radio). As anyone knows jobs in said field(s) are hard to come by...VERY hard. But, with the JVS WorkSource Center team I worked with in Marina Del Rey (Julie Freeland in particular) I was able to "slam dunk" a job at Chipotle. Now, make no mistake it was a lot of hard work and as the Beatles put it a "long and winding road..." it is interim success while finishing my BA in Television Production at Cal State Northridge. And for that I thank the entire WorkSource Center team.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
obtaining a job
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
If anything, it'd be to meet with clients at least once a year so things and people don't get lost in the shuffle at least a phone call -- which isn't to say that JVS WorkSource Center didn't do that....but there times where I just seemed to forget all about them.
July 25, 2011
Your staff in Glendale is rude and unprofessional. They are treating the public which they are getting paid to service like they are dirt. And your security company "searching" your customers, is highly uncalled for. This isn't a prision. What are you thinking with not providing parking either? I would suggest you go examine your facility and staff. It's a nightmare.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
see above
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
see above
July 1, 2011
"It takes a village"
Mentors, counselors, supporters and friends,
I’m writing to tell you that today I received and accepted a job offer for a Corporate Event Specialist position.
As you know it’s been a long, arduous journey and I couldn’t have made it without all of the help I got along the way. For that, I am forever grateful.
My job search didn’t really start to turnaround until I reached out to readily available resources: the JVS Wo-Mentoring program and the Dress for Success Going Places Network course. While support from friends and family is important, it was having access to a network of job search specialists that really made the difference for me. Whether tweaking my resume and cover letters, mock interviews, fine-tuning my elevator speech or just plain giving me the confidence that I was “hireable.” You were all my champions and as the title of my email suggests, sometime it does take a village to turn the corner. In my case, it did.
The first day of my new job is July 11. I don’t think you need to wish me luck because I already consider myself one lucky girl to have had all of you on my side.
Sincerely,
Lauren
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The mentoring program greatly assisted me in securing employment
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I have no suggestions. The organization went above and beyond on my behalf.
March 31, 2011
Three weeks ago I was offered a course in Fiber-Optic training. To qualify I had to take a battery of tests at one Worksource, provide a copy of my driving record and, of course, all the usual documentation required of a job at another.
I jumped at the chance to take this class because I've been interested in this technology for years. Not knowing what to expect I showed up for the class as required.
What a shock. The instructor has been working in the industry for nearly his entire professional career. He knew every answer, gave tips not covered in the (quite excellent documentation), and answered any and all questions. He was quite the task-master, but always had time to help us work out whatever our issues were and help us through the course.
About the course. It was a very complete blend of lecture, question and answer and "real world" hands on. The hands-on always followed the lecture and was always relevant to the topic we just learned about.
it was intense, often running over eight hours a day with at least four hours of homework per night, but it was worth it. I not only feel competent in the "book learning," but in possible field situations as well.
I now hold three certificates, am a member of the Fiber Optic Association and will be getting a tool-kit very shortly. Best of all I have some experience in working with fiber and feel completely at ease in this complex and interesting environment.
Did I say the instructor was excellent? I don't think Worksource could have found a better trainer than Mr. Pruett.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I was pleasantly surprised by the caliber of the trainer, the course, the level of detail, and supplies and expendables supplied. We were quite literally surrounded by tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment at our disposal to train with.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
They are very paper-work intensive, but have to be in order to get the financial backing required. If I could change this I would, but WorkSource requires the documentation for funding.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
I helped recruit people for the U.S. Census through this group.
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
Not to give up.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
February 14, 2011
To All Concerned,
I was at the West Hollywood (CA) Worksource attending a workshop. After the workshop, I went into the computer lab (called the CRC). I was just printing out extra copies of my resume and checking my email. Well, the person who works there as the CRC "monitor," was monitoring my information (exclusively) while I was on the computer.
Again I ask, if I am a "nobody," then why was this person monitoring me while I was on the computer? I know that these facilities have the "right" to monitor whoever they want, but this person was only monitoring me. The person must have seen something that I was doing, because they laughed and ran to tell someone something about what he saw while I was on the computer.
Bottomline, if any of my personal information gets out, I am not concerned about myself. I can protect myself. If any one of my family members is hurt because one person took it upon themselves to expose what they saw me doing on a computer monitor, then you better get more security to protect BP. He can leave the country all he wants to. I will be here when he gets back. I am not playing. That is okay. No one asked me if I was playing or not. The problem is, you are not taking me seriously.
Every time you mess with me, I will tell the whole world about it. It is about time that you realize that "THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD." Obviously I was blessed with the "gift of gab," along with the ability and opportunity to use "the pen," because look how everything is turning out. The exact thing that you are trying to take away from me - Is what I am using to "bring you all down." Let me tell you something: I am tired of people bitching at me for telling the truth. I told you all that this was going to happen.
The ones who you sent to "finish me off" are starting to cry, and b*@$h, and moan. I DO NOT WANT TO HEAR IT! I warned them over and over and over and over again - that this would be the outcome. They would not listen. They got cocky from everyone patting them on their backs. They were playing for stripes.
I do not "play for the other team." Ask them. They are the ones who have kept me from having a female. I have been in L.A. for (9) months. Last time I checked, it takes a woman about (9) months to have a baby. I could have been a father by now theoretically. I have met over (100) women over the last (9) months. One of these women could have wanted to marry me by now. These haters are taking it upon themselves stop me, but they are paying a dear dear price for it. One that I do not think they are willing to pay.
They are calling my childhood friends that I have known since I was (10) years old. People who I grew up with. I know their parents, their grandparents, great grandparents, cousins, uncles, nephews, nieces, ect. They are telling them horrible things about me that are not even true, and they are threatening them. How does that make me look? How does that make me feel?
How does that make them look? I know...You do not care, and neither do I. I will continue to dismantle whoever gets in my way. I told you that I was COLD. I am one of the coldest individuals on the planet. I see why you do not want me to have any money - BECAUSE I WOULD HANDLE YOU.
I must let you all know that GOD is in control. He is guiding me every step of the way. Say I am crazy now. I am still alive. I am winning - not whinning. Peace,
Gary P Smith
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
More than once.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Keep it real.
December 12, 2010
I was referred to JVS about a year ago because I needed help writing a resume after taking off nearly 10 years to stay home with my kids. I was interested in finding part-work, but since all my past work experience had been as a photographer for various magazines and publishing companies, I had never needed a resume.
While at JVS' offices, I was introduced to their communications director who enthusiastically perused my portfolio and tear sheets from past jobs. I have been shooting events for them ever since.
In a challenging job market, I walked into JVS hoping to find something that might fit both my abilities and my schedule. What I found was a new client that is both creative and SO worthwhile- this organization is doing amazing things that truly turn people's lives around.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
When I needed work, they hired me.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I honestly cannot think of any.
November 8, 2010
I have been a client of JVS since mid-summer, shortly after I lost my teaching job due to downsizing at my school. I can give no less than rave reviews about the friendly and knowledgeable people who work for JVS. Being Jewish, I felt almost as though I had come home for help at my time of need. However, the non-Jews in my various groups and classes seem to feel very much the same. For a modest fee (free to those who can't afford it), I have acquired new skills to focus my job search, "modernize" my resume, interview successfully, and to "network, network, network." Every Monday at the Career Connections job club Bobbi Yanke brings job postings and information about upcoming networking events. I have just completed Maturability, a popular eight-session class that focuses on teaching the "chronologically enhanced" members of our population (those of us for whom the job search is even more difficult than for younger people) to revisit our skills and to reinvent ourselves. Thank you for all of your help, guidance, knowledge, and most of all for buoying my spirits during this difficult time. The people I have met at and through JVS are awesome! I am now ready to say that the ball is in my court!!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
job search focus and knowledge
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I can't think of any changes I would make.
August 17, 2010
It was an amazing experience that taught me various things about subjects that someone needs to succeed as you move on to the working world.Everyone in the Jewish Vocational Center is hard working and very dedicated to their work of building better lives one job at a time.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
a well mannered help for those in need of a job.
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One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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