Closing the Skills Gap

For those hoping to find a new job, learn a new skill, or gain practical learning opportunities and hands-on experience, the new JFS vocational training program is ready to take proficiencies to the next level. 

Our new career development program supports personal skills growth with three different learning opportunities, including administrative and customer service, AutoCAD design (computer-aided design), and foundations of digital literacy. 

In the Administrative and Customer Service course, participants learn the skills needed to be a qualified administrative assistant with excellent customer service abilities. At the end of the program, participants will earn a Professional Administrative Certificate of Excellence, demonstrating depth of knowledge in transferrable job skills employers desire. 

The AutoCAD Design course prepares participants to enter the exciting world of 2D and 3D design and earn an Autodesk Certified Associate certification as an AutoCAD user. 

Technology skills are necessary to be successful in today’s job market. In the Foundations of Digital Literacy course, participants will learn basic computer and internet skills, email systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and how to use Google Drive, Docs, Slides, and Sheets. Students will earn a Northstar Digital Literacy certification. 

All programs include career-readiness classes and job search and resume assistance. 

Space is limited for all classes to provide the best learning atmosphere. Interested in a class? Learn more and apply at jewishfamilyservice.org/vocational-training or contact Gloria Padilla at 720.986.0019 or gpadilla@jewishfamilyservice.org.