Before the pandemic, Ana held down two jobs to support her twin daughters. When she lost both jobs, she turned to a UJA partner for support. We helped her get back to work.
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And the needs continue...
Long before Covid-19 hit, approximately one-third of all Jews in the New York area were living in or near poverty. When New York shut down, all but the most essential businesses were forced to close their doors. So many laid off workers were seeking to file unemployment claims that New York State’s Labor website crashed. Among those especially hard hit: Gig workers. Restaurant employees. Immigrants. It’s clear that many business sectors will be in a prolonged slump.
Your support will ensure that our partners located in areas of dense Jewish poverty can enhance workforce development programs.
These include things like job training and certification, resume writing, interview practice, and internship and job placement. But we’re not just placing people in jobs — we’re looking to launch careers. Because supporting pathways to employment is vital to the community’s recovery.
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