About IAJVS

The International Association of Jewish Vocational Services (IAJVS) is a not-for-profit association that links 28 health and human service agencies in the United States, Canada, and Israel to provide a wide range of educational, vocational, and rehabilitation services. Through our member agencies, individuals seeking to improve their lives gain access to a vast array of services such as career management, skills training, rehabilitation programs, and health services.

The IAJVS network of organizations is guided by a common mission set forth by the medieval Jewish philosopher, Moses Maimonides: the greatest charity lies in helping people to become self-sufficient. To realize our shared mission, IAJVS provides its membership with services that strengthen local capacity. IAJVS serves as the collective voice, representing the network nationally and internationally, and promoting the important work of its local agencies here and abroad.

Who We Serve

Each year, the IAJVS family of agencies serves over 375,000 individuals from across the social strata, including:

  • Dislocated & Downsized Workers
  • People Changing Careers
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Public Assistance Recipients
  • College Students & Recent College Graduates
  • Immigrants & Refugees
  • Older Workers
  • People Seeking Employment

Since it’s founding in 1939, the IAJVS network has assisted over 16 million individuals from both the Jewish and non-Jewish communities.