Speaker. the Jewish Vocational Service began as an employment bureau at the Young Womens Hebrew Association back in 1926. It officially became JVS in 1941 when it helped advise and place In jobs European Jews who had escaped the Nazis. Its mission was to restore dignity and pride as well as livelihood to people. often with special needs. who wanted to work. In the intervening 50 years. Its mission has not changed but it has burgeoned in scope and in effect. It reaches out to and serves those in career transition. those who are unemployed. immigrants and refugees. the mentaly Ill. the disabled. the disadvantaged. the elderly.
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