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At its annual gala earlier this spring, Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), one of Boston’s largest non-profit organizations, honored BWH for its commitment to workforce development with a Business Leadership Award.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by JVS given the great work it does in the Boston community,” said Geoff Vercauteren, director of Workforce Development at BWH.
Each year, BWH Workforce Development supports employees interested in advancing their careers at the hospital by providing them with on-site career development and pre-college courses, career coaching and counseling. Last year alone, more than 250 BWHers took advantage of these offerings. Founded in 1938, JVS, which serves more than 20,000 individuals each year, helps families gain financial independence through a broad range of educational and vocational services. BWH partners with JVS to provide employees with course instruction, including ESL, GED, citizenship and pre-college math and writing classes.
JVS also recognized BWHers Robinson Mena, material handler in Materials Management, and Rhonda Maloney, practice secretary in the Radiology Department, with All-Star Awards. These annual awards celebrate JVS participants who are committed to advancing their careers and education.
Local philanthropists Larry and Atsuko Fish were also honored for their continuous support of the JVS Citizenship Program. Through this program, more than 60 employees have obtained citizenship so far, including JVS All-Star Award recipient Maloney.