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jewish vocational service
Inspiring stories of family, support as keys to success
Leslee Komaiko
November 30, 2016
An idea that came up again and again over the course of the recent Women’s Leadership Network’s fourth annual Woman to Woman Conference benefiting Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) was the importance of support by family and those who become like family.
Larry Dubey is a consultant in courage
Jewish Journal
May 15, 2013
Larry Dubey had every right to give up. The active and outdoorsy Mar Vista resident suffered a catastrophic snowboarding accident at Mammoth Mountain four years ago.
Jewish Free Loan Association: Small-business help
Jewish Journal
December 20, 2012
Dan Savell and his wife, Abby, knew exactly what they needed to take their percussion rental business to the next level.
Jewish Vocational Service objects to employee union vote
Ryan Torok
October 24, 2012
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), a nonprofit that provides career counseling, workshops and job-related resources, is disputing the results of an Oct. 10 election that would unionize 91 of its employees who work with GAIN (Greater Avenues for Independence).
Tackling the Job Search
Jewish Journal
October 24, 2012
After some 40 years in the business world, Gordon Steen never thought his morning would start outdoors with hyenas, elephants and monkeys.
Briefs: Winning essays, scholarships, tikkun olam, kosher winners, saving singers
Jewish Journal
August 16, 2007
Education briefs.
Finding Work in a Bear Market
Michael Aushenker
April 12, 2001
It was a rough transition for Debbie Murphy. She had just emerged from a difficult divorce after being trapped for two decades in an abusive marriage. Two years ago, she found herself on her own for the first time, unemployed and unequipped.
Career Opportunities
Michael Aushenker
December 30, 1999
Even though Elizabeth Arkin joined Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) in September, she\’s still writing resumes and looking for work — though not for herself.
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