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A job search program for people 50+. - 02Mar
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Learn about the entire homebuying process. - 02Mar
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Review interview questions, tips for being your best, and how to sell yourself for the job.
What's New
New Oakland County Michigan Works! Waterford service center to help thousands
February 6, 2020 – Oakland County Michigan Works! is celebrating the grand opening of its new service center at 7500 Highland Road in Waterford which will support the needs of more than 2,600 job seekers a month in a more-accessible location.
Read More »JVS Women to Work Program Highlighted on Local News
January 12, 2020 – Judy Richmond, JVS Women to Work Coordinator, and Lori VanWormer, a former program participant stopped by the Fox2 News studios to highlight how this unique program helps transform lives.
Read More »JVS Human Services Names Paul Blatt as New CEO
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (December 18, 2019) – Josh Eichenhorn, chair of the Board of Trustees of JVS Human Services,
Read More »Fox2: Southfield’s E-Cycle Opportunities Recycles Old Electronics
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (December 16, 2019) – Derek Kevra of Fox2 Detroit visited to learn about the importance of properly recycling electronics and the services provided by E-Cycle Opportunities to area businesses and residents.
Read More »Kevin Blackburn’s Story: “Being a Hard Worker Does Pay Off”
December 10 – An Amazon Blog entitled, “What a catastrophic injury can’t take away,” tells how Kevin Blackburn of Trenton,
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What's the Buzz
We are excited that our program of hiring people with disabilities to work at Amazon has expanded to Shelby Township! For more information, check out the flyer below and go to https://www.jvshumanservices.org/specialized-programs/amazon-employment/
We're honoring our retiring CEO Leah Rosenbaum all week, her final week with us before embarking on her next adventure: a well-deserved retirement! #HappyRetirement
Skill building is an important aspect of inclusion, combining community integration and building employment skills. At JVS, individuals do just that through meaningful volunteer work at local non-profits, where they're able to become more integrated into the community. #jobs #JewishDisabilityAwarenessandInclusionMonth
Congratulations to Danielle DePriest and Eric Berlin, two former JOIN interns, for being spotlighted in the 36 Under 36 Leaders Among Us article in the Detroit Jewish News! A key part of the JOIN program is to engage young people in the Jewish community through...
We're thrilled to announce our Presenting Sponsors for Trade Secrets: NAI Farbman / Farbman Group and HealthRise. #farbman #jvs #tradesecrets
JVS is excited to partner with Mathematica Policy & Research to share lessons learned from expanding customized employment opportunities for job seekers with disabilities in Michigan during this free webinar. #jobs #JewishDisabilityAwarenessandInclusionMonth #JDAIM2020
The SourceAmerica Pathways to Careers® (Pathways) program uses customized employment strategies to help people with significant disabilities secure jobs that are aligned with their skills, interests, strengths, and abilities. Mathematica is evaluating Pathways and early findings have shown an incre...
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We believe in being responsible stewards of our financial and other resources. #WeBelieveWednesdays #JVSCoreValues
Seeking a fresh start after the devastating sudden loss of her husband, Paula started a new corporate sales job. Soon after, the Great Recession hit. She lost everything, including her house. She found help through the JVS Women to Work Program.
Flowers aren't just for Valentine's Day! We want to thank Market Fresh for partnering with us as participants in our Choices program brighten the day of JVS staff members with flower arrangements they have put together. After going to pick up flowers the store would...
Share the love in a unique way and donate a vehicle! Vehicle donations are an unconventional donation that make a big difference. We take care of all the paperwork and the tow is free. Fill out our online form at http://bit.ly/DonateAVehicle or call...
