JVS Los Angeles Helps Individuals Launch Careers in Banking

Since 2013, Jonathan “Jon” David has served as CEO of Tapstone Holdings, LLC, an advertising company with offices in Santa Monica and West Hollywood, California. Alongside his pursuits at Tapstone Holdings, Jonathan David gives back to the community through his support of organizations such as Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) Los Angeles.

In its efforts to help individuals gain economic independence, JVS Los Angeles oversees a variety of career training programs and services. For those with an interest in the financial services industry, the organization offers BankWork$, an eight-week program that trains job seekers for careers in banking. 

To be eligible for the program, prospective applicants must be 18 years old, speak and write English, and have a high school diploma or GED. Those accepted into the program learn about proper professional conduct and are trained in banking topics such as identity theft and cash handling. Many trainees who complete BankWork$ advance to careers with JVS’ partner banks, including Banc of California, US Bank, and Wells Fargo.

Since it was founded more than a decade ago, BankWork$ has helped hundreds of people launch careers in banking. For more information about the program, visit www.jvsla.org.

Youth Services at JVS Los Angeles

Jonathan “Jon” David is founder and CEO of media-buying and optimization company Tapstone Holdings, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Outside of his responsibilities at Tapstone, Jonathan David is active in charity work and is a supporter of Jewish Vocational Services (JVS).

Established in the early 1930s after the Great Depression, JVS continues with its work of helping individuals overcome obstacles to finding jobs so that they can support their families, regain their dignity, and become productive members of their communities.

At JVS Los Angeles, Youth Services are programs designed to help at-risk youth receive job training as well as assistance in setting education and career goals so that they will be prepared to lead productive lives. One such service, A Girl’s Place, partners with the Los Angeles County Department of Probation to offer individualized services to high-risk high school girls, encouraging positive living and helping them improve their self-esteem. Another program, the Community Service Block Grant, provides career-planning and job placement assistance to youths aged 16 to 24 from low-income backgrounds.