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Programs JEVS Care at Home About Support JEVS

Helping Hands is a program that offers help to Jewish community members who are looking for a new job.

Services

Career Counselors assist Helping Hand participants with the following services:  

  • Developing a strategic job search plan
  • Writing a résumé that employers will notice 
  • Completing online job applications and learning important tips and tricks
  • Interviewing with confidence and using the Problem-Action-Result accomplishment framework 
  • Networking with existing contacts as well as building new ones 
  • Using LinkedIn to identify job opportunities and make industry connections  
  • Accessing community resources and referrals 
  • Getting help with job placement

Eligibility

  • Must be a member of the Jewish community who is under 65 years of age and under 300% of the federal poverty level.  

Enrollment

  • Contact Career Strategies to schedule an appointment.

Cost

Helping Hands is free for eligible participants.  

Location

123 S. Broad Street, 7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19109

Workshops held at off-site locations.

Hours

Monday – Friday:
9 am – 5 pm

Many services are also provided via phone and video conferences. Evening appointments are available on request.

Please note that provided services may vary by location.

See calendar for occasional evening events.

Contact

TEL: 215.832.0878
EMAIL: [email protected]


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Participants also receive access to a variety of personalized resources & tools through our partnership in ProjectEM, an initiative dedicated to empowering and employing local Jewish communities across our nation.

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