Consultant in courage

Published on May 15, 2013

Larry Dubey had every right to give up. The active and outdoorsy Mar Vista resident suffered a catastrophic snowboarding accident at Mammoth Mountain four years ago.

Jewish Free Loan Association: Small-business help

Published on December 20, 2012

Dan Savell and his wife, Abby, knew exactly what they needed to take their percussion rental business to the next level.

A bed of roses

By Tom Teicholz
Published on October 26, 2012

In person, Larry Miller, president of Sit ’n Sleep, is less “Crazy Eddie” (fast-talking, exuberant salesman) and more “Uncle Larry” (the gregarious, warmhearted, favorite family relative).

Jewish Vocational Service objects to employee union vote

By Ryan Torok
Published on October 24, 2012

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), a nonprofit that provides career counseling, workshops and job-related resources, is disputing the results of an Oct. 10 election that would unionize 91 of its employees who work with GAIN (Greater Avenues for Independence).

Tackling the Job Search

Published on October 24, 2012

After some 40 years in the business world, Gordon Steen never thought his morning would start outdoors with hyenas, elephants and monkeys.

Briefs: Winning essays, scholarships, tikkun olam, kosher winners, saving singers

Published on August 16, 2007

Education briefs.

It’s all about Queen Esther, Life after the Nobel

Published on March 29, 2007

Circuit.

Finding Work in a Bear Market

By Michael Aushenker
Published on April 12, 2001

It was a rough transition for Debbie Murphy. She had just emerged from a difficult divorce after being trapped for two decades in an abusive marriage. Two years ago, she found herself on her own for the first time, unemployed and unequipped.

Career Opportunities

By Michael Aushenker
Published on December 30, 1999

Even though Elizabeth Arkin joined Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) in September, she's still writing resumes and looking for work -- though not for herself.