JVS Boston

Today is Intern Appreciation Day! We want to thank all of our past and present interns who have been invaluable to our teams at JVS. From assisting our Career Coaches to supporting our Volunteer Engagement team, we couldn't do what we do without you!

Last week we hosted a luncheon for upcoming Fall 2026 interns with some tasty snacks and a competitive game of trivia. We are so excited to see you what you all accomplish here at JVS!

In our FREE Patient Care Technician Training program, you'll receive 7 weeks of hands-on training in acute care skills, EKG basics, and direct patient care with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Mt. Auburn Hospital. Following completion of the program, you will be able to work with our coaches to help you find a PCT job in the Boston area!

Click here to sign up for a FREE information session: https://bit.ly/4yMIJ1T

On July 26, 1990, the United States federal government enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to guarantee that people with disabilities have access to the same employment opportunities as everyone.

Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate the meaningful contributions that people with disabilities make to our workforce, government, and volunteer organizations. We at JVS are grateful for our wonderful coaches, community partners, and students with disabilities who allow us to continue to support such an important group of people in our communities.

Learn more about JVS's programs and services for people with disabilities here: https://www.jvs-boston.org/our-services/immigrant-programs/

Spotlight: Liberty Mutual Foundation

We are grateful for the Liberty Mutual Foundation's generous grant supporting the Transitions to Work program which equips young people with disabilities with the skills needed to compete for jobs while building overall job readiness and life skills through training and internships.

JVS is honored to partner with them to make a positive impact in our community. Learn more about the Foundation's work: https://bit.ly/3q43pSj

Thank you to our friends at Workday who volunteered with our Refugee Staff! Volunteers led speed networking conversations with JVS refugee clients and provided insightful job search and interview advice. Thank you for making this such an unforgettable experience!

We recently celebrated the graduates of our Certified Nursing Assistant Program!

These talented students showed incredible determination and dedication across 14 weeks of studying medical anatomy, healthcare customer service, and specialized skills for working with frail elders and hospitalized patients. Congratulations to the graduates!

In honor of Disability Pride Month, we want to spotlight Joseph L., a Domestic Service Worker in the Boston area. After working with our Career Coaches, Joseph went from working very part-time to now serving fellow individuals with disabilities full-time at Perkins School for the Blind!

Swipe through to read Joseph's story.

Special thanks to all our amazing funders who support our Disability Services work:

• Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation
• Chris Gaffney and Karen Kames
• Clipper Ship Foundation
• CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies
• Commonwealth Corporation
• Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Research Fund/Health Resources in Action
• Liberty Mutual Foundation
• Tiny Tiger Foundation

spotlight: Linde Family Foundation

We are grateful for the Linde Family Foundation's generous support of JVS and our clients. JVS is honored to partner with them to make a positive impact in our community.

In our FREE Pharmacy Technician Training program, you'll receive 12 weeks of hands-on training in real pharmacies and gain the expertise to pass the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). Following completion of the program, JVS will also directly assist you in getting a job at a Boston-based pharmacy.

Click here to sign up for a FREE information session: https://bit.ly/4vU5D5u

In our FREE Bridges to College & Careers Biotech Program, you'll receive hands-on training for the biotechnology industry doing lab research, manufacturing, and quality control in preparation for Quincy College's 11-month Biotechnology and Good Manufacturing Practices Certificate program.

Last chance to sign up for one of three FREE information sessions here (7/8, 7/9, or 7/13): https://www.jvs-boston.org/our-services/biotech-with-jvs/biotech/