“I’ve reached a point where I want to grow and push myself the furthest that I can go,” Jabbar S., a former JEVS intern, says. His experience with JEVS Human Services (JEVS) gave that ambition a place to take shape.
Jabbar’s internship with the JEVS’ Career Connected Learning – Philadelphia (C2L-PHL) team ultimately led to his new, full-time role with Chubb, a global insurance company. Working at JEVS supported his professional growth, which illustrates how it connects individuals with career-building opportunities.
An Opportunity to Achieve Personal Goals
During his internship, Jabbar gained hands-on experience, strengthened his workplace skills, and met JEVS staff who helped him continue to the next stage of his career. He describes the opportunity as everything he has been asking for—and says his internship at JEVS helped him achieve it.
Reflecting on his time at JEVS, Jabbar shares, “I will always appreciate and have a connection with JEVS for the work it does and how it literally changed my life in such a short period of time.” Seeing the impact of JEVS on himself and on those the team served during his internship helps him understand why JEVS has remained a trusted presence in the Greater Philadelphia region for more than 85 years.
Supporting Businesses and Individuals
For employers, JEVS offers a practical response to evolving workforce needs. Through business partnerships, industry-informed training, and career-connected experiences such as internships, JEVS develops candidates who are prepared to contribute, learn, and grow.
For job seekers, that same approach creates access to experience, skills, and networks that can otherwise be difficult to obtain. By aligning individual goals with employer demand, JEVS addresses both sides of the workforce equation and builds solutions designed to last beyond a single placement.
Jabbar’s growth from his internship to his new role shows what this alignment can make possible. Workforce development is not only about preparing someone for a job; it is about helping people build the skills, confidence, and professional connections that create lasting career momentum.
How to Take the First Step
For the opportunity he has gained from JEVS and Souleymane Falls, Director of Employer Services, Jabbar is immensely grateful. To individuals who are not sure about their next steps, he adds, “don’t be scared to put yourself out there and don’t be scared to go for it.”
JEVS helps people build career paths while partnering with employers to develop a skilled, resilient workforce across our communities and the region.
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