Project Ezra

Program Summary Overview:

Project Ezra is a program of the Jewish Family Service Agency created to provide solutions in response to the catastrophic impact of being economically disadvantaged. Ezra means “help” in Hebrew and the Jewish community has made a commitment to the entire community to be an agent of positive change focused on identifying viable vocational opportunities and preparing unemployed people to secure those opportunities. Beyond the critical goal of getting people back to work, Project Ezra also provides extensive educational and counseling services to help enable individuals to become more confident and self-sufficient.  In order to contend with the crucible of unemployment and the affiliated trauma experienced from foreclosure, loss of health insurance, doubt and despair, Project Ezra’s holistic approach engages and improves the emotional and intellectual aspects of people’s personal challenges in order to assist them more effectively in achieving positive outcomes.

Programmatic Components:

Project Ezra is comprised of three application areas that include:

o        Job Advocacy (employment seeking skills and placement opportunities)

o        Education/Counseling (group employment workshops and one-on-one professional counseling)

o        Emergency Financial Assistance (Available to persons of Jewish Faith)

Strategic Community Partnerships:

Project Ezra has established and continues to develope collaborative community partnerships with other non-profit organizations, businesses and government agencies that serve mutually beneficial objectives. The current prominent partnerships include:

o        Manpower (offering placement and educational training for Project Ezra Clients)

o        Jobbi.com (integrating powerful job search software into Project Ezra’s web page)

o        Opportunity Village (managing Ezra’s Closet a resource for professional work clothing for Project Ezra clients)

o        Las Vegas Clark County Library District (promoting and facilitating Project Ezra’s public education workshops)

o        Numerous Employers (giving preferential consideration to Project Ezra client/candidates)

Ongoing Workshops:

Project Ezra holds periodic intensive free to the public educational workshops designed to  help prospective client/candidates gain a comprehensive overview and fundamental skills necessary to be competitive in today’s extremely challenging job market. Over a two day hands-on interactive workshop, all aspects of the Project Ezra methodology are relayed. Application of these valuable information tools greatly enhances opportunities for success in locating employment.

The next workshop will be: July 21st and 22nd, 9:15 AM-5 PM – W. Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146.  Register now!

Prospective Employers:

Project Ezra is constantly networking to maintain and develop relationships with businesses that appreciate the advantage of giving special consideration to Project Ezra applicants.  Prospective employers and recruiters that wish to learn more and become involved are encouraged to contact Project Ezra directly and utilize our free service to refer appropriately qualified professionals to fill your available positions.

Prospective Client/Candidates:

Prospective Project Ezra client/candidates wanting to learn more or participate in the program should make first contact by email only if possible.

The email address is: amandau@jfsalv.org

The email correspondence should include a written introduction to yourself and your target employment opportunity along with your current resume and contact information.