JVS Boston

#FunderFriday spotlight: One8 Foundation We are grateful for the One8 Foundation’s support of JVS and our clients. JVS is honored to partner with them to make a positive impact in our community. Learn more about the Foundation’s work: https://one8.org/.

We’re excited to share that Amanda (Mandy) Townsend, Senior Vice President of Employer Engagement at JVS Boston, recently joined the Coalition on Adult Basic Education podcast alongside Kelly Aiken, Director of Workforce Development and Planning at UMass Memorial Health (UMMH) to discuss the power of workplace education and employer partnerships. Mandy highlighted JVS Boston’s role in helping internationally trained healthcare workers enter and advance in their fields, and the impact of integrating education into the workplace.?A key focus of the conversation was the nationally recognized Healthcare Training Institute (HTI), a coalition of Beth Israel Lahey Health, Boston Children's Hospital, Mass General Brigham, and UMass Memorial Health, which has become a model for expanding learning opportunities for frontline essential workers. As Mandy shared on the podcast:? "JVS sits at this beautiful intersection of job seekers and employers. Our talent want jobs, our employers want talent. We are sort of the matchmaker in that equation. If people need skills, we get them skills; if they need a job, they get a job. The career piece that we are focusing on here today is upskilling folks once they get into that first job or that economic opportunity, taking it farther for them through the utilization of our incumbent worker training, which is what we do with training partners." This work would not be possible without the dedication of HTI employer partners and the JVS Boston team. Their efforts are shaping workforce development, creating opportunities for job seekers, and strengthening employer partnerships. Tune in to the full episode to hear how workplace education is supporting career growth and enhancing the workforce. https://lnkd.in/eGBVTuYY?

Three weeks to go! Join us on April 3rd for the Bridges to College and Careers Biotechnology Instagram Live session! Don’t miss your chance to learn all about this amazing program. Mark your calendars and stay tuned!

Join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation and meaningful connections at elevate: The JVS Gala. This event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with our community and learn more about our work. Get your tickets today! https://lnkd.in/eu8ggfa7

On Thursday, March 6th, JVS Boston’s Jeff Gentry, Sam, and others joined The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts DD Council at the State House for Advocacy Day. Sam shared how cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits could deeply impact people with disabilities, highlighting why showing up and speaking out matters. We stand with Sam and the 600+ self-advocates, parents, and allies committed to protecting the rights and resources of the disability community. Advocacy drives change, and we’re proud to be part of it. Pictured (L to R): Jeff Gentry, JVS Boston; Kamisha Heriveaux, Mass Advocates Standing Strong; Sam N.O., House of Possibilities & JVS Boston client.

Yesterday, JVS Boston CEO Kira Khazatsky and VP of Philanthropy Dawn Hayes joined GBH Radio for a great conversation about the current state of the workforce and what JVS is doing to help.? ? Kira shared about JVS's mission and impact: "I ask this in every room - how many of us love looking for a job? There's not a single hand that goes up...now let's overlay that with a particular number of barriers, so immigrants and refugees, people with disabilities, folks that were caregivers for many, many years, who have a huge gap in their resume, young people who aren't taken seriously, older people who aren't taken seriously - those are our people. Our people are the untapped workforce that is the engine of the Commonwealth." ? Thank you to Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for hosting Kira and Dawn for such a great, meaningful conversation. You can catch the full interview here, starting at 2:05:00: https://lnkd.in/ebuTqi6H

Today, we celebrate the strength and achievements of women everywhere. At JVS Boston, we proudly support and uplift women in the workplace and beyond. Happy International Women's Day!

Happy National Employee Appreciation Day! We are celebrating the dedication, passion, and hard work of our incredible team at JVS Boston. Your commitment to our mission makes a real difference. Thank you for all that you do!

JVS Boston is going LIVE on Instagram Join us as we chat about the Bridges to College and Careers program and answer all your questions! If you're looking to advance your education and your career, this is your chance to learn more and get the information you need. ?? April 3rd | 1 PM ?? Mark your calendars & don’t miss out! See you there!

For us, elevate is about coming together as a community and creating meaningful connections. Join us on April 10th to hear stories that reflect our mission. Tickets are selling fast, don’t wait! https://lnkd.in/eu8ggfa7