Jewish Vocational Service

Fall Bridging the Gap Class
2019-10-26 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-10-19 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-10-12 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-10-05 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-09-28 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-09-14 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-09-07 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Missouri
This course is a 7 Saturday class starting September 7th from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm and goes through October 26th. To participate, you must register with Cathy Anderson, at canders@jvskc.org, (816) 629 8908.
Bridging the Gap is a forty-two-hour training course for beginning and intermediate medical/social service bilingual interpreters. Course objectives are 1) to be able to apply the Interpreter’s Code of Ethics, 2) to be able to demonstrate the appropriate roles of an interpreter; 3) to be able to demonstrate the modes of interpreting; 4) to be able to demonstrate cultural competency practices; and 5) to be able to identify medical terms. The course is presented by Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) and taught by Melanie Allmayer. Participants will take a final exam on the last day of class. A certificate of completion is awarded based on attendance and a passing score on the final exam.

Summer Bridging the Gap Class
2019-08-01 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-07-25 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-07-18 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-07-11 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-06-27 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-06-20 08:30 - 16:30 | Missouri
This course is a 6 Thursday class starting June 13th from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm and goes through August 1st. To participate, you must register with Cathy Anderson, at canders@jvskc.org, (816) 629 8908.
Bridging the Gap is a forty-two-hour training course for beginning and intermediate medical/social service bilingual interpreters. Course objectives are 1) to be able to apply the Interpreter’s Code of Ethics, 2) to be able to demonstrate the appropriate roles of an interpreter; 3) to be able to demonstrate the modes of interpreting; 4) to be able to demonstrate cultural competency practices; and 5) to be able to identify medical terms. The course is presented by Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) and taught by Melanie Allmayer. Participants will take a final exam on the last day of class. A certificate of completion is awarded based on attendance and a passing score on the final exam.

World Refugee Day
2019-06-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, 1730 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64106, United States
Come celebrate World Refugee Day. We will have entertainment, food, and fun for the entire family. For more information or to learn how to become a sponsor, please contact Martin Okpareke at mokpareke@jvskc.org or 816-471-2808. Most importantly we have T-shirts. Which can be picked up at Jewish Vocational Service. They can also be picked up the day of the event at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. We would like to thank our partners for this event:
Baraza African Cultures Center
Betty Rae's Ice Cream
Children's Mercy Hospital
Della Lamb Community Services
The Don Bosco Centers
Egbe Omo Yoruba
Ezeh Law Firm
International Relations Council
Jackson County, Missouri
KC Ethnic Enrichment Festival
Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy
Kansas City, Missouri City Government
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Kansas City Public Library
Kansas City Public Schools
KCATA
KC International Academy
KC for Refugees
Mercy Without Limits
Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Once We Were Refugees
Samuel U. Rodgers
St. Thomas More Parish
Translation Perfect
Truman Medical Centers
United Nations Association of Greater Kansas City
Village Grill
YMCA of Greater Kansas City

Summer Bridging the Gap Class
2019-06-13 08:30 - 16:30 | JVS, 4600 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO, 64110, United States

Spring 2019 JVS Speaker Series: Disability Awareness
2019-06-06 17:00 - 18:30 | JVS, 4600 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO, 64110, United States
JVS Invites you to our upcoming Speaker Series Session, Disability Awareness, Thursday, June 6th at 4600 The Paseo, KCMO. Refreshments served at 5:00 pm, program 5:30-6:30 pm.
Learn about the impact of people with disabilities in the workplace and gain knowledge of how to create a more inclusive environment for everyone.

Spring 2019 JVS Speaker Series:Immigration, How did we get here?
2019-05-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Missouri
JVS Invites you to our upcoming Speaker Series Session: Immigration, How did we get here? Gain a better understanding of immigration policy over the years. How it has changed and how this affects those hoping to immigrate, and ultimately become citizens. Thursday, May 10th at 4600 The Paseo, KCMO. Refreshments served at 5:00 pm, program 5:30-6:30 pm.

JVS Ice Cream for a Cause
2019-05-01 11:00 - 21:00 | 7140 WORNALL RD KCMO 64114, 7140 WORNALL RD KCMO 64114, Kansas City, MO, 64114, United States
Come eat Ice Cream at Betty Rae's on Wednesday, May 1st at either Location: Betty Rae's Ice Cream or Betty Rae's Ice Cream. Proceeds from the day will go to support your favorite non profit Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), Kansas City! Enjoy amazing ice cream while supporting a wonderful non profit.

Spring 2019 JVS Speaker Series: Refugee Journey Stories
2019-04-10 17:00 - 18:30 | JVS, 4600 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO, 64110, United States
JVS Invites you to our upcoming Speaker Series Session, Refugee Journey Stories, Wednesday, April 10th at 4600 The Paseo, KCMO. Refreshments served at 5:00 pm, program 5:30-6:30 pm.
Learn all about the global refugee crisis, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, and the work of resettlement agencies like JVS. We will hear personal stories from people who came to Kansas City as refugees, their successes and how our city has welcomed them.
Hear from our experts:
Hilary Singer, JVS Executive Director
Sara Pitia, JVS Refugee Team Leader
Faisal Haji, JVS Refugee Case Manager

Thursday Bridging the Gap Class
2019-04-04 08:30 - 16:30 | JVS, 4600 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO, 64110, United States
April 4 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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$440

This course is 6 Thursday’s starting February 21st from 8:30 am-4:30 pm and you must register with Cathy Anderson, she can be reached at canders@jvskc.org.

Course Description: Bridging the Gap is a forty-two hour training course for beginning and
intermediate medical/social service bilingual interpreters. Course objectives are 1) to be able to
apply the Interpreter’s Code of Ethics, 2) to be able to demonstrate the appropriate roles of an
interpreter; 3) to be able to demonstrate the modes of interpreting; 4) to be able to demonstrate
cultural competency practices; and 5) to be able to identify medical terms. The course is
presented by Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) and taught by Melanie Allmayer. Participants will
take a final exam on the last day of class. A certificate of completion is awarded based on
attendance and a passing score on the final exam.

Refugee Birthday Party
2019-01-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Della Lamb Community Center, 500 Woodland Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64106, United States

Thursday Bridging the Gap Class
2018-11-15 08:30 - 16:30, 2018-11-08 08:30 - 16:30, 2018-11-01 08:30 - 16:30 | JVS, 4600 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO, 64110, United States
This course is 6 Thursday’s starting October 18th from 8:30 am-4:30 pm and you must register with Cathy Anderson, she can be reached at canders@jvskc.org.

Course Description: Bridging the Gap is a forty-two hour training course for beginning and
intermediate medical/social service bilingual interpreters. Course objectives are 1) to be able to
apply the Interpreter’s Code of Ethics, 2) to be able to demonstrate the appropriate roles of an
interpreter; 3) to be able to demonstrate the modes of interpreting; 4) to be able to demonstrate
cultural competency practices; and 5) to be able to identify medical terms. The course is
presented by Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) and taught by Melanie Allmayer. Participants will
take a final exam on the last day of class. A certificate of completion is awarded based on
attendance and a passing score on the final exam.

JVS Speaker Series: Creating a Cultural Bridge
2018-11-13 17:00 - 18:30 | JVS, 4600 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO, 64110, United States
JVS Invites you to our upcoming Speaker Series Session -Creating a Cultural Bridge, Tuesday November 13th at 4600 The Paseo, KCMO. Snacks and drinks served at 5:00 pm, program 5:30-6:30 pm.
Explore the languages and cultures of new populations living in Kansas City. You will learn cultural and communication dynamics to help you connect with immigrants and refugees, and how our implicit biases impact our understanding.
Here from our expert:
Cathy Anderson, JVS Manager of Language and Cultural Services and Interpreters
To attend you must RSVP at https://jvsculturalbridgesession.eventbrite.com
