PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release - March 4, 2002

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Sara Solomon
JVS
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JVS TO LAUNCH INNOVATIVE CAREER ROAD SHOW PROGRAM
JVS wins grant from Valley Alliance Incentive Regional Allocation

Los Angeles, Calif., (March 4, 2002) JVS, www.jvsla.org, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that helps people find work and redirect their careers, has won a $5,000 grant from the Jewish Federation/Valley Alliance's Incentive Regional Allocation (IRA).

Funds from the Valley IRA will be used to launch the Career Road Show program in synagogues throughout the San Fernando and Conejo valleys. "JVS' Career Road Show will teach Jewish synagogue and community members how to find employment, transfer their existing knowledge to new careers, and update their skills and expertise to meet the needs of a changing marketplace," commented Vivian Seigel, executive vice president/chief executive officer, JVS. "We're excited to partner with local synagogues in order to reach as many people as possible." The program will be offered at area synagogues later this spring.

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that helps people find work or redirect their careers, and helps businesses find qualified employees. JVS provides an array of career counseling, job search, and employer consulting services from its offices in the City of Los Angeles, West Hollywood, and the San Fernando Valley. Founded in 1931, JVS now serves more than 8,000 people in the greater Los Angeles area each year. For more information on JVS, visit www.jvsla.org.