Employment Services for Job Seekers
Whether you are unemployed or looking for a career change, our Employment Services department can help! Currently we are offering a variety of virtual and in person workshops, trainings, and one-on-one support to help you re-enter the workforce. Classes accommodate different learning styles and offer accessibility tools.
Vocational Training
Take your skills to the next level in the JFS vocational training program. This program offers three different learning opportunities including, administrative and customer service, AutoCAD® design and foundations of digital literacy.
Career Launchpad
Don't search for your next job alone. JFS's Career Coaches will help you sharpen your job seeking skills and increase your confidence by teaching you how to target your job search, perfect your resume, prepare for interviews, manage change, communicate more effectively in a virtual setting, and so much more.
Job Search Accelerator
If you are ready to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence or want to pivot your career to a new industry, or if your goal is to dramatically improve your odds of getting interviews and acing them – then look no further! Job Search Accelerator (JSA) is the solution!
Conversations with a Career Coach
Searching for meaningful work that you enjoy and that meets your needs is a complex process full of twists and turns. We will bring focused tips and tricks to each session and respond to your specific questions about your own employment journey. Workshops will be held the first Tuesday of every month, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Zoom.
Career Services
If you are unemployed, transitioning careers, or seeking a more personalized approach, we can help you achieve your career goals by providing one-on-one customized career development services.
Disability Benefits Counseling Services
JFS is here to provide information and a personalized approach to help individuals with disabilities that receive SSI or SSDI, and their families navigate government-funded programs. JFS is pleased to offer disability benefits planning services so that cash benefits and health insurance are not lost if you choose to work.
Disability Employment Services
The journey into the workforce starts here. We provide job placement services, on-the-job training, vocational skill development, and real-world work experience to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.