December 2025

JEVS Work Ready Third Annual Toy Drive Brings Joy to Families in Need

Posted on December 19, 2025January 26, 2026 by Rossella Alla

The JEVS Work Ready program hosted its annual Toy Drive once again this holiday season, continuing a tradition of giving back to families in the community. This year’s event supported 68 families and 191 children, helping make the holidays a little brighter for those in need.

“It brings me joy to know I helped lighten the load for a few families in my community. It will make my holiday that much sweeter,” said Nicole Quann, Resource Coordinator.

The toy drive was made possible through the generosity of Kerry Wilson and Regina Jones, friends of Karen Clarke, Home Learning Toolkit Facilitator. Their support provided approximately $3,000 worth of toys, games, clothing, and coats, which was matched by the Work Ready program, bringing the total to $6,000. Families also enjoyed a warm hot chocolate station, adding a cozy and welcoming touch to the event.

Celebrations and Community Giving: 2025 Seasonal Highlights from JEVS

Posted on December 18, 2025December 19, 2025 by Rossella Alla

By: Rossella A.

This year’s annual JEVS Canned Food Drive brought a little extra sweetness to the season with its Candy Land theme, transforming our collection sites into colorful, whimsical spaces that inspired staff and participants to give generously. Thanks to the dedication of our teams across programs, 66 families had the support they needed during the holiday season.

Families connected to the Work Ready Program, JEVS Care at Home, HireAbility, the Center for New Americans, and Orleans Technical College all benefited from this community-wide effort. Each bag represented not just food, but care, dignity, and a reminder that our JEVS community shows up for one another. Thank you to everyone who contributed, your kindness made a real difference.

JEVS Brings Local Employers Together for Apprenticeship Information Session

Posted on December 16, 2025January 22, 2026 by Jade Daniels

JEVS Human Services brought Philadelphia employers from various industries together for an afternoon of sharing apprenticeship success stories, benefits, and opportunities.

Our Apprenticeships program held the lunch-and-learn event so local employers could network and get more information about starting or improving their own apprenticeship program. JEVS was excited to have national workforce development expert and consultant Scott Ellsworth as our keynote speaker. Ellsworth offered insight into developing and implementing effective registered apprenticeships.

Attendees had the opportunity to hear from Virgilio, who completed our IT pre-apprenticeship program before beginning an apprenticeship with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. He’s now entering his third year with the company as an IT Technician. When asked about his experience with JEVS, he shared, “The apprenticeship program provided me with structure and created a defined pathway to a career with constant support along the way.”

This event showcased the role JEVS plays in making sure an apprenticeship program gets registered, is effective, and creates a skilled and confident workforce.

As an intermediary, JEVS sponsors employers in getting their program registered with the state of Pennsylvania and staffed with skilled apprentices. If you’re an employer interested in creating a registered apprenticeship at your company, learn more and inquire here.

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