Resume, cover letters and job search assistance for CNA clients

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ORGANIZATION: JVS, Jewish Vocational Service

Volunteers needed for a job search club for students in JVS's Certified Nursing Assistant program. Help students revise resumes, write and send cover letters, fill out online applications and prepare for job interviews.

Mondays and Wednesdays 2:45-4:15pm
October 25-December 6

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Strong writing skills
  • Knowledge of resume and cover letter formats
  • Computer skills and familiarity with online job applications
  • Sensitivity to cultural and linguistic differences

Program/Department Overview:

The CNA program at JVS helps students improve their English and computer skills, learn necessary skills for working with the elderly, and prepare to pass the Certified Nursing Assistant certification exam. This is a 14 week, full-time program designed for non-native, intermediate level English speakers. JVS’ strong employer relationships will then help ensure students’ successful job placement after graduation.

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About JVS, Jewish Vocational Service

Location:

75 Federal St. 3rd floor, 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02110, US

Mission Statement

JVS empowers individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers, and partners with employers to hire, develop, and retain productive workforces.

Description

Our Impact

For 75 years JVS has been helping people secure financial independence through educational and employment services. Each year, JVS empowers more than 21,000 individuals through more than 36 services that guide clients on a pathway to meaningful employment; some of which include educational testing, skills training, English for Speakers of Other Languages, job search training, career counseling, Adult Basic Literacy and Adult Diploma Program instruction, citizenship education and financial literacy.

For several years, JVS has been recognized as a leading agency in the workforce development field, serving individuals such as professional-level job seekers, entry-level employees, welfare recipients, individuals with disabilities, refugees, immigrants, and career changers, and partnering with employers to help fill vacancies and provide the education their employees need to ascend their career ladders.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy
Employment
Immigrants & Refugees
Education & Literacy, Employment, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

Wed Oct 25, 2017 - Wed Dec 06, 2017
02:45 PM - 04:15 PM

WHERE

75 Federal St.3rd FloorBoston, MA 02110

(42.355003,-71.05675)
 

DATE POSTED

August 16, 2017

SKILLS

  • Career Counseling / Coaching

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3 hours per week for 7 weeks

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