Jewish Vocational Service

What Jewish Vocational Service does

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development organization founded in 1973 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The organization delivers no-cost career training across three program categories — Healthcare, Skilled Trades, and Technology — through cohort-based, hybrid online/in-person learning models that combine classroom instruction, industry-recognized certifications (Medical Assistant, GSEC Cybersecurity, BLS, RDA pathways), paid internships at employer sites, and post-program job placement support. Core programmatic offerings include Medical Assistant Certificate, Nursing Refresher, Cybersecurity Advancement, Data Analyst Training, IT Support, IEWorks water/wastewater workforce development, and the Economic Mobility AI Accelerator. Participant demographics skew toward low-income job seekers — 91% of job seekers served come from low-income households — and span transition-aged youth (ages 14–24) through experienced returning nurses.

The underlying delivery platform integrates a hybrid learning approach with cohort progression, employer-site paid internships and clinical practicums, alumni network access, and structured follow-up advising. JVS partners with 550+ California employers (UCSF, UCSD Health, Kaiser Permanente, EBMUD, SFMTA, California Pacific Medical Center, and others) and operates across five California regions: Bay Area (HQ), Inland Empire, Sacramento, Central Valley, and San Diego. Workforce development intelligence is supported by a Director of Evaluation & Impact and longitudinal outcomes tracking covering placement rates, time-to-placement, and 5-year salary trajectories.

JVS's revenue model is philanthropy- and government-funded rather than commercial. In FY2025, total revenue was $15.9M, composed of Foundation Grants (35%), Government funding (34%), Individual Donations (8%), Fee-for-Service and Program Revenue (7%), Corporate Partnerships (5%), and Other (2%). All training programs are free to participants; the only paid offering is one-on-one career coaching at $120/hour, supplemented by The Giving Block (crypto donations) and Benevity (corporate matching). The organization earned a Charity Navigator Four Star rating and a Candid Platinum Transparency Seal in 2026, and raised $350,000 at its annual Envision gala. Major institutional funders include the California Workforce Development Board, The James Irvine Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, LinkedIn, Salesforce Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, and the State of California Employment Training Panel.

Name

Jewish Vocational Service

Legal name

Jewish Vocational Service

Website

https://jvs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) is a San Francisco-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1973 that delivers no-cost career training, paid internships, and job placement services across California, primarily serving low-income job seekers pursuing healthcare, skilled trades, and technology careers through employer-partnered cohort programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development and Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community College / Training Provider Workforce Pathways Programs (EDAAAOAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM), Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Career training programs
• Job placement services
• Vocational education
• Skills training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Revenue from government agencies including California Workforce Development Board, State of California Employment Development Department, Employment Training Panel, San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development. Government funding represents 34% of revenue.
2. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations including The James Irvine Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Tipping Point Community, and others. Foundation funding represents 35% of total revenue.
3. Individual Donations: Donations from individual supporters and board members. Individual giving represents 8% of total revenue.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Funding and support from corporations including LinkedIn, Salesforce Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, and others. Corporate contributions represent 5% of revenue.
5. Fee-for-Service (Career Coaching): Career coaching sessions offered at $120 per hour for personalized, one-on-one guidance outside of free training programs.
6. Program Revenue: Fee-for-service revenue from program delivery, representing 7% of total revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

JVS delivers no-cost career training programs across healthcare, technology, and skilled trades sectors, combining cohort-based instruction, industry certifications, paid internships with employer partners, and job placement support for California job seekers. The organization serves adults seeking employment or career advancement, returning nurses, transition-aged youth, and California employers through customized training pipelines and sector partnerships.

Product overview

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) is a nonprofit workforce development organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of no-cost career training programs across California. The organization operates three primary program categories: Healthcare Programs (including Nursing Refresher, Medical Assistant Certificate, Dental Assisting, and Practice Coordinator Training), Skilled Trades Programs (including IEWorks water/wastewater initiatives and Maintenance Trades Internships), and Technology Programs (including Cybersecurity Training, TechSF, Data Analyst Training, and IT Support). Additional offerings include the Job Search Accelerator for employment support and Career Pathfinder for career exploration. All programs combine training with paid internships, industry certifications, and job placement support. The organization expanded beyond the Bay Area in 2025 to the Inland Empire, Central Valley, and San Diego.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IEWorks: Water/wastewater workforce development program dedicated to strengthening the water/wastewater workforce in the Inland Empire through apprenticeship, internship and career awareness opportunities.
• Economic Mobility AI Accelerator

Products and services

• Job Search Accelerator No-cost, industry-standard, data-driven job search training program for tech and healthcare professionals. Includes 20 hours of virtual asynchronous training via 360Learning, interactive sessions, and up to 1 year of post-program support including monthly advising and corporate employer events.
• Career Pathfinder 40-hour online course helping individuals at the start of their career journey gain confidence, clarity, and skills to prepare for occupational training. Includes career exploration, readiness skills, and one-on-one coaching. Graduates receive priority consideration for JVS training programs and a $300 stipend.
• Medical Assistant Certificate (Bay Area) No-cost 5-month Medical Assistant Certificate program combining clinical lecture/lab training with paid clinical internship. Upon completion, participants earn BLS and Medical Assistant Certificates for work in clinics, medical offices, and outpatient facilities.
• Medical Assistant Certificate (Sacramento) No-cost 5-month Medical Assistant Certificate program for Sacramento area residents. Consists of 10+ weeks clinical lecture/lab training plus 5+ weeks full-time paid internship. Earns BLS and Medical Assistant Certificates.
• Nursing Refresher Program No-cost 18-week program helping experienced Registered Nurses return to the workforce. Combines 12 weeks self-paced online coursework via SFSU, one full-day in-person skills practice, and 120-hour supervised hospital clinical practicum at California Pacific Medical Center. Includes 30 CEUs and job search support.
• Practice Coordinator Training Free 7-week healthcare administration program with 160 hours paid administrative internship at UCSF. Covers medical office skills, healthcare administration, patient scheduling, medical billing/coding, and electronic medical records. Includes post-program job placement assistance.
• Medical Administrative Assistant (EXCEL) No-cost 6-month Excellence through Community Engagement and Learning (EXCEL) program in collaboration with UCSF. Includes 13-week paid internship (32 hours/week) at UCSF with ongoing support and post-internship job placement assistance.
• Dental Assistant to RDA Career Advancement Program helping working Dental Assistants advance toward California RDA licensure. Includes certificate-completion support, 1:1 coaching, structured exam preparation, and assistance obtaining required certifications (Radiation Safety, Infection Control, BLS, Dental Practice Act, etc.). Program length 3-6 months; participants who meet all goals on time earn a $300 bonus.
• Foundations in Dental Assisting Dental assisting foundational training program preparing participants for entry-level positions in dental offices. Part of healthcare programs category.
• Healthcare Academy Gateway program preparing participants for healthcare careers with training programs and job search support at no cost. Provides technical skills, job readiness training, and internship/externship placement skills.
• Career Coaching One-on-one personalized career coaching sessions providing guidance and support for career navigation. Sessions available at $120 per hour for individuals seeking more personalized help outside of training programs.
• Data Analyst Training No-cost 8-10 month training program with 2-4 month paid internship. Covers data modeling, business foundations, data cleaning (Excel, Power Query, Python, SQL), ETL processes (SQLite, Postgres, Snowflake), data visualization (Tableau), and forecasting models using Python. Estimated 20-25 hours per week self-study plus 4 hours mandatory weekly class time.
• Cybersecurity Training No-cost 21-week Cybersecurity Advancement training combining SANS Institute's SEC401 Security Essentials program with professional soft skills and job search training. Provides GSEC certification upon completion. Covers cybersecurity fundamentals, defensible network architectures, IAM, vulnerability management, and threat detection.
• TechSF Technology career preparation program offering workshops, trainings, certificates, and job placement services at no cost to participants. Serves San Francisco Bay Area residents with training providers including BAVC, Code Tenderloin, Dev/Mission, and others.
• IT Support Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of JVS alumni hired within 6 months of program completion
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.

• San Francisco State University (SFSU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to deliver Nursing Refresher Program through SFSU's College of Professional & Global Education. First university cohort launched in May 2025 with 16 nurses completing clinical rotations at California Pacific Medical Center. JVS provides job search support while SFSU provides curriculum and clinical practicum coordination.
• UC San Diego HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to deliver Sterile Processing Technician program in San Diego. UCSD Health provides clinical sites and employment pathway for program graduates. JVS handles recruitment, training coordination, and job placement support.
• AnthropicflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership on Economic Mobility AI Accelerator, an initiative through which JVS convened nearly 20 peer organizations to explore, build, and learn using AI together. Anthropic provides AI tools and expertise to help workforce organizations adapt to technological change.
• San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Six-month engagement to strengthen recruitment, retention, and career pathways in long-term care. JVS provided technical assistance including staff engagement sessions, onsite observations, and job quality framework implementation.
• UCSFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023UCSF serves as internship site for Medical Administrative Assistant (EXCEL) and Practice Coordinator Training programs. Participants complete 13-week paid internships gaining healthcare administration experience. JVS provides training and placement support.
• East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023EBMUD provides internship and employment opportunities for JVS water sector program graduates. Diego, an EBMUD employee, shared his story at the 2026 Envision event about how JVS training and the BAYWORK internship helped him build a career in utility operations.
• BAYWORKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Regional consortium of 44 public water and wastewater utilities. BAYWORK and JVS partner to develop skilled workforce through training, internships, and career pathways. Supported 344 learners with 1,100+ training hours in 2025.
• Training Provider Network (TechSF)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of training providers including BAVC, Code Tenderloin, Dev/Mission, Five Keys Charter School, Goodwill, MEDA, MissionBit, and Upwardly Global deliver technology training programs under TechSF initiative.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BAVC (Bay Area Video Coalition): Bay Area nonprofit providing media, technology, and workforce training, including TechSF program delivery as a JVS training provider partner. Comparable focus on digital skills training for underserved job seekers.
• Upwardly Global: Nonprofit providing workforce integration support for immigrants and refugees with professional backgrounds. Listed as a JVS TechSF training provider partner; comparable in mission to support underserved job seekers into quality careers.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology training (IT support, cybersecurity, software engineering) to adults from low-income communities, with employer-driven placement. Comparable to JVS's TechSF, cybersecurity, and IT support training programs and employer partnership model.
• Year Up: National nonprofit providing workforce training and career placement for young adults from low-income communities, with a strong technology and business track focus. Comparable to JVS's young adult (14-24) segment and employer-driven training model.
• Rubicon Programs: Bay Area nonprofit providing workforce development, job training, and supportive services for individuals facing barriers to employment. Comparable California-based workforce development mission and participant population.

Emerging players

• Code Tenderloin: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing technology training and job placement for residents of low-income neighborhoods in the Tenderloin. Comparable Bay Area footprint and TechSF training-provider partnership with JVS.
• Dev/Mission: Bay Area nonprofit providing software engineering training for adults from underrepresented backgrounds. Functions as a JVS TechSF training provider partner with comparable technology training focus.
• Mission Bit: San Francisco nonprofit providing coding and technology education to youth from underserved communities. Comparable Bay Area focus on technology workforce pathways and a listed JVS TechSF partner.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: The largest U.S. nonprofit workforce development organization, operating job training, placement, and career services across all 50 states. Directly comparable to JVS's mission of training underserved job seekers for in-demand careers, though at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Regional players

• PRC (Positive Resource Center): San Francisco nonprofit providing workforce development, benefits counseling, and employment services, particularly for people affected by HIV, disability, or other barriers. Comparable Bay Area workforce development focus and similar target populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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