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Jewish Vocational Services - Career & Employment

Address

230 West Monroe Street
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60606

(855) 275-5237

www.jvschicago.org

AKA:

JVS Career & Employment

Description:

Provides employment and training programs, career counseling, training, customized job placement assistance, specialized programs for youth, mature workers and people with disabilities, and academic scholarships for eligible college students.

Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Handicap Accessible?

No

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 12, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

230 West Monroe Street
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60606

Contacts

The Access Team

Primary Contact

General Email

(855) 275-5237

ask@jcfs.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(855) 275-5237

Main

(855) ASK-JCFS

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Career services including career exporation, job search strategies, and workshops/groups

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Required Documents

To be explained during phone interview

Eligibility

Call for details

Fees

Self-pay, Sliding Scale, No Fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Call 855.275.5237 or email ask@jcfs.org for more information or to schedule an appointment (2) All program requirements and eligibility will be explained during phone interview (3) Register online for workshops at https://www.jcfs.org/jvs/events

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Illinois
    • Cook County
      • Dupage County
        • Kane County
          • Lake County
            • Will County
            • Indiana
              • Lake County

              Contact

              Name:
              The Access Team
              Description:
              General Email
              Phone:
              855-275-5237
              Email:
              ask@jcfs.org

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              855-275-5237
              Type:
              Voice
              Name:
              Main
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              Description

              Employment services to individuals with disabilities and those who are low income

              Hours

              Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

              Required Documents

              To be explained during phone interview. May include: Photo ID; Residency documents

              Eligibility

              Call for details

              Fees

              Self-pay, Sliding scale, No Fees

              Intake Procedure

              (1) Call 855.275.5237 or email ask@jcfs.org for more information or to schedule an appointment (2) All program requirements and eligibility will be explained during phone interview

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Illinois
                • Cook County
                  • Dupage County
                    • Kane County
                      • Lake County
                        • Will County
                        • Indiana
                          • Lake County

                          Contact

                          Name:
                          The Access Team
                          Description:
                          General Email
                          Phone:
                          855-275-5237
                          Email:
                          ask@jcfs.org

                          Telephone Numbers

                          Number:
                          855-275-5237
                          Type:
                          Voice
                          Name:
                          Main
                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                          Description

                          Scholarship funds available to assist Jewish college and graduate students.

                          Hours

                          Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

                          Required Documents

                          Required documentation includes but not limited to: Completed Scholarship Application available online; 2 Letters of Reference (Letter of Reference Form Available Online)

                          Eligibility

                          Are Jewish; Were born and raised in Chicago metropolitan area, including Lake County, Indiana; or one continuous year of full-time employment in the Chicago metro area prior to enrollment (Chicago metropolitan area includes Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties); Intend to return to or remain in the Chicago metropolitan area after completing school; Are entering an accredited graduate program in a helping profession (see website for specific details) on a full-time basis for the full upcoming academic year OR; Are entering your junior or senior year of an accredited bachelor’s degree program in a helping profession on a full-time basis for the full upcoming academic year; Demonstrate financial need and career promise; Demonstrate career promise in a helping profession (*see website for specific eligibility at www.jcfs.org/jvsscholarships)

                          Fees

                          No Fees

                          Intake Procedure

                          (1) Apply for scholarship online at www.jcfs.org/jvsscholarships (2) For questions for more information, call 312-673-3444 or email at jvsscholarship@jvschicago.org (3) If you’re not sure if your educational path qualifies as a helping profession, please check with us at 312.673.3444 to verify eligibility before completing application. School acceptance is not required at time of scholarship application

                          Geography Served

                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                          • Illinois
                            • Cook County
                              • Dupage County
                                • Kane County
                                  • Lake County
                                    • Will County
                                    • Indiana
                                      • Lake County

                                      Contact

                                      Name:
                                      The Access Team
                                      Description:
                                      General Email
                                      Phone:
                                      855-275-5237
                                      Email:
                                      ask@jcfs.org

                                      Telephone Numbers

                                      Number:
                                      855-275-5237
                                      Type:
                                      Voice
                                      Name:
                                      Main
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