The mission of the JVS Refugee Employment Program is to enable newly arrived refugees to achieve early employment, economic self-sufficiency, and opportunities to fully integrate into the community. We also provide post-placement services, enabling clients to obtain job upgrades and new jobs on a career path. Citizenship Program Refugees and immigrants who have been in the US for two or more years and who have a green card are eligible for the Citizenship Program. Contact JVS for more eligibility information. All services and classes are offered free of charge.
Bilingual support is available for Bosnian, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese speakers.
The JVS Targeted Assistance Program offers skills training and job placement services for refugees with barriers to employment. A 100-hour training program, followed by a clinical practice. Vocational ESOL, counseling, job development and placement are all included in the training program. The volunteers interact on an individual basis or with a family of new refugees, helping with English language skills and adapting to their new culture. Volunteers should be native English speakers or have excellent English language skills.