VOCATIONAL SERVICES
JEVS Human Services
1845 Walnut St., 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-1800 • Fax: 215-854-1880 • jevshumanservices.org
Provides a variety of employment, skills training, vocational rehabilitation, sub-
stance abuse treatment and residential services to the Greater Philadelphia
community. Career Strategies
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-1874 • Fax: 215-854-1880 • cs@jevs.org
Offers a wide range of career services to help individuals who are unem-
ployed, underemployed or changing careers, work toward finding satisfy-
ing employment. Services include individual career consulting, career
assessment, résumé assistance, job-search assistance and career workshops.

Career Strategies Youth Services
215-854-1842 • CSYouth@jevs.org
Offers a full menu of youth services ranging from SAT/ACT coaching to
financial aid advisement. If college is not the right path for the student,
counseling and information regarding trade and certificate programs are
offered. Career Solutions for 55+
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., 2nd Floor. • Philadelphia, PA
267-647-7137 • cs55@jevs.org
A free service for Philadelphia residents ages 55 and over. Individual and
group career counseling, job-search assistance workshops and training
programs. Center for New Americans
2770 Red Lion Rd. • Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-728-4210 • Fax: 215-728-4227
Offers refugees, asylees and victims of trafficking free services in the fol-
lowing areas: employment counseling, job development and job place-
ment, job search and job retention workshops, Vocational English Lan-
guage Training (VELT) and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes,
computer skills classes, acculturation workshops, case management, and
individualized assistance in developing and improving verbal language
skills. Use of a driving simulator is also offered. Participants are served in
Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.

Culinary Connections
culinaryconnections@jevs.org Offers young adults and adults the opportunity to gain skills in the culi-
nary arts field. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of cooking
and safety through professional kitchen workshops and experiences. At
completion of the eight‐week, hands‐on training course, students receive
job development and job search support, as well as a four‐week profes-
sional culinary internship and job retention support for alumni.

helpinghands Program
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-1874 • Fax: 215-854-1880 • cs@jevs.org
Provides free career counseling services, vocational assessment and job-
search assistance for eligible unemployed or under-employed Jewish
adults in the Greater Phila delphia area (under 65 years of age), who are
facing financial hardship and are in need of improving and increasing
their work skills.

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JEVS hireAbility
9350 Ashton Rd., Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777
hireability@jevs.org Offers individuals with intellectual, mental health, physical or learning
disabilities — as well as those living with chronic diseases — assistance in
preparing for, finding and keeping competitive employment. Customized
services include vocational assessments, career track identification, as
well as job development, placement and coaching.

JEVS Project Success
9350 Ashton Rd., Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777
projectsuccess@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org
Offers young adults with Asperger’s syndrome or Pervasive Development
Disorder (PDD) skills to transition to employment. A comprehensive
approach supports these young adults through all phases of employ-
ment, including the development of socialization skills, one-on-one
job development, job placement and job readiness.

Orleans Technical College
2770 Red Lion Rd. • Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-728-4700 • OrleansTech.edu
Offers career training in building trades human services and court-
reporting. High school diploma/GED required. Financial aid available
for those who qualify. Job search assistance also provided.

Vocational Research Institute
1845 Walnut St., Suite 660 • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-875-7387 or 1-800-874-5387 • Fax: 215-875-0198
Develops and markets career assessment and development tools,
including CareerScope®. Also markets a training series for consumers
who direct their own care in their own homes.

Working for Success
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-1874 • cs@jevs.org
Jewish women under the age of 65, who are unemployed or
under‐employed may qualify for this no-cost program to receive assis-
tance finding employment through one‐on‐one vocational counseling,
assessment, workshops and job search assistance. Inquire about financial
eligibility. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Jewish Community Services Building
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0500 • Fax: 215-832-0510
info@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Rd. • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-1816 or 215-371-1820 (auxiliary) • Fax: 215-371-3020
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Volunteers of all ages welcome. Groups can volunteer for a one-time event
or project, or commit to a longer period of service. Students looking to
fulfill school and Bar/Bat Mitzvah requirements can participate in the
Project SHEMA program, connecting young people with elderly residents.

Opportunities include friendly visitors, hospice volunteers, escorts, sewers
and menders, librarians, Yiddish Club, Sports Club, general activities and
games, and office support. Auxiliary volunteers actively participate in
programs including a gift shop, resident library, Shabbat kiddush,
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day celebrations, birthday parties, luncheons
and other celebrations enriching resident life.