Awards Updates:

Bank of America Foundation 2009-2010

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IAJVS Awarded $1 million Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor

IAJVS is pleased to announce the receipt of a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. The grant is for the training and employment of individuals with disabilities within the financial services sector.  The goal of the IAJVS program is to engage the financial services sector and build its capacity to attract, employ, and retain workers with disabilities to meet their growing demand. Services will be provided by JVS Los Angeles, JVS San Francisco, and JVS MetroWest in East Orange, NJ.

For more information please view the press release.

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IAJVS and Member Agencies Awarded an Earmark from the U.S. Department of Labor

The International Association of Jewish Vocational Services was awarded a $150,000 earmark from the U.S. Department of Labor for a career-training program to be offered to displaced workers in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. In addition, three member agencies were granted an earmark as well. Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Pittsburgh received a $100,000 earmark for a program, which will provide intensive and individualized employment assistance to immigrants that will address the unique barriers that group faces. Jewish Vocational Service of Los Angeles was granted a $200,000 earmark for a certified nursing assistant training and job placement initiative. Finally, Jewish Vocational Service of Boston received a $400,000 earmark for job training and workforce development.