How it works
Free training. Real jobs. No catch.
Here’s what to expect, from your first click to your first paycheck, and who’s behind the Institute.
Image placeholder: learners in a training session
Four steps to a new career
1
Explore a pathway
Compare our banking, healthcare, and apartment maintenance programs, or take the Career Explorer quiz to find your best fit.
2
Apply in minutes
The application takes less than 3 minutes. No fees and no prior experience required.
3
Train tuition-free
Grants cover your tuition and materials. You’ll build hands-on skills and prepare for the certifications employers ask for.
4
Get hired
We connect graduates directly with our employer partners. 85% of graduates are placed in jobs with partners.
Straight answers
The questions everyone asks first
Is this real?
Yes. The Institute is a program of JVS SoCal, which has been helping Los Angeles job seekers since 1931.
Am I eligible?
[Placeholder: general eligibility requirements to come from JVS SoCal.] No prior experience is required to apply.
How long will it take?
Weeks, not years. Banking & Financial Services runs 4 to 8 weeks. [Placeholder: Healthcare and Apartment Maintenance program lengths.]
Is there a catch?
No. Grants cover tuition and materials, so there are no fees and no student loans.
More questions? Read the full FAQ.
Who’s behind the Institute
Backed by JVS SoCal since 1931
The Institute for Career Opportunity is part of JVS SoCal. Founded in 1931 during the Great Depression as the Jewish Vocational Service, JVS SoCal began with a single desk in downtown Los Angeles, serving job seekers.
Today, nearly 300 staff members deliver services from more than 20 sites throughout Los Angeles County.
Our employer partners
We build every program with regional hospitals, commercial banks, and property management leaders, so you train for jobs that are actually hiring. Partners include RadNet.
RadNet
Partner logo
Partner logo
Ready to take the first step?
Applications take less than 3 minutes. No fees, no prior experience required.