Career Strategies
General Career Management Services
For more than 65 years, Career Strategies has been helping thousands of individuals obtain meaningful employment opportunities and develop successful careers. Offering expert guidance and proven strategies, we provide personal attention every step of the way to help each client achieve his or her career goals. Our wide range of Career Management Services may be tailored to meet your specific objectives, requirements and budget.
Services
- One-on-one career consulting
- Workshops on networking, changing careers, job search, etc.
- Assessment to identify skills, natural aptitudes, personality preferences, interests, work and leadership styles, and career priorities
- Job search and placement assistance
- Résumé and job interview preparation
- Advice on salary negotiations
- Access to job leads on-line
- Coaching for enhanced performance on the job
Eligibility
Services are for age 16 or older, and for all occupations and industries.
Enrollment
Contact Career Strategies to schedule an appointment.
Cost
There is a fee for services; sliding scale is available.
Locations
Center City:
1845 Walnut Street, 7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Northeast Philadelphia:
JCC Klein Branch
10100 Jamison Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Hours
Monday –Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Other appointments available by special arrangement.
Contact
TEL: 215.854.1874
EMAIL: cs@jevs.org
> Download the current Career Strategies Events Calendar
Services for the Jewish Community
While over the years, we have expanded our services to a greater number of residents in the Delaware Valley, our commitment to the Jewish community and organizations heritage remains strong. Through Career Strategies, we provide the Jewish community with a broad range of career and educational programs that are sensitive to the traditions inherent in Jewish life.
Services
- Job assessment, readiness and placement assistance for unemployed and underemployed Jewish women through our Working for Success program
- Job assessment, readiness and placement assistance for unemployed and underemployed Jews under the age of 65 through helpinghands, a collaboration between several Philadelphia social service agencies
- Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program for Jewish full-time college students
- Tuttleman/Lasko Internship Program for at-risk Jewish high school juniors
- Gesher L’Machar Internship Program for Orthodox female high school juniors
- New Linkages Program for Jewish college students
- PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, and SAT Subject Test preparation and college consulting
- Career guidance for Jewish professionals in transition
- Series of free seminars and support groups related to career development at local synagogues, libraries, and community centers
Eligibility
Varies per program.
Enrollment
Contact Career Strategies to schedule an appointment.
Additional Language Spoken
Russian
Cost
There is no cost for most services; sliding scale and scholarships are available for standardized tests depending on income.
Locations
Central Office:
1845 Walnut Street, 7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Northeast Philadelphia:
JCC Klein Branch
10100 Jamison Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Workshops held at off-site locations.
Hours
Monday–Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Other appointments available by special arrangement.
Contact
TEL: 215.854.1874
EMAIL: cs@jevs.org
> Download Franklin C. Ash Internship Program application
