Job Training and Finanical Education

Recently, nearly two dozen job seekers came one step closer to launching their future careers, thanks in part to funding provided by United Way of Greater L.A.

UWGLA partner, Jewish Vocational Services, formally recognized the newest graduates of its BankWorks program which offers job training, placement and advancement assistance to those wishing to pursue a career in the financial services industry.

Several major banks, including US Bank, Union Bank and Wells Fargo, were on hand to interview graduates immediately following the morning ceremony.

An estimated 1 million people in L.A. don’t have a bank account. A recent study showed that unbanked families have fewer opportunities to build credit, are prey to predatory lenders and are half as likely to save money as families with bank accounts.

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