Jewish Vocational Service

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Founded in 1884 as a resource for Eastern European immigrants, Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) is a dynamic agency delivering a comprehensive selection of non-sectarian employment and training services. JVS helps a diverse population explore career choices and find jobs in a rapidly changing marketplace. People who benefit include executives and middle managers, entrepreneurs, women returning to the workforce, young professionals, students seeking college counseling or scholarship assistance, refugees, persons with disabilities and the economically disadvantaged. JVS helps more than 10,000 people annually match their skills to professional and business opportunities through a network of Chicago area employers.

What sets an organization apart? What qualities and services enable an organization to evolve and prosper through economic and social change, technological advancement and globalization? If the answer is personalized service, sensitivity to individual career aspirations, and ongoing support and education to build self-esteem and competency, welcome to Chicago's JVS. Our enduring goal is to give people the tools to be self-sufficient and competitive, enabling them to realize the American dream.

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Calendar Highlights

January 10
Introduction to Social Media for Small Businesses

January 16
Career Support Group

January 18
Starting a Small Business in Illinois

January 20
Social Networking and LinkedIn

January 24
Tax Tips for Small Businesses

January 26 thru February 16
Staying Motivated in a Tough Job Market

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COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAMS

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Community Technology and E-Learning Centers are dedicated to serving the residents of Chicago and Skokie with access to an open computer lab and computer training classes.

Basic Computer Classes
These classes consist of all the Microsoft Office Suite
Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher. Training includes hands-on experience with project-based learning.

Job Seekers Guide Training
Classes will help you access online tools and resources that can help you find a rewarding career.

Online Education Classes
JVS partners with ed2go to provide dozens of online training courses! All ed2go courses cost just $99. Visit our online course Instruction Center. ed2go.com/jvschicago

Training Center Locations

216 W. Jackson, 7th Floor (Chicago)
6526 N. California Avenue (Rogers Park)
5150 W. Golf Road (Skokie)

Schedule
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Open Computer Lab
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Training classes

To participate in a training class, please e-mail
jvsctc@jvschicago.org or call
(847) 745-5465.

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Jewish Vocational Service is a partner in serving our community, supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation