Career & Financial Services
Career and Financial Services offers career and financial coaching. The focus is on resumes, interviewing, job search training, assessments and financial sustainability. We collaborate with those unemployed, under-employed and in search of new or different careers. Services are offered to new grads and Veterans to assist in navigating their future. Microsoft Office software training is provided, along with weekly webinars dedicated to current employment trends and strategies.
Get Started: Call Registration
972-437-9950 EXT 379
Leave a message on our confidential voicemail with name, phone number, and type of service requested. You may expect a call within 24-48 hours for an initial registration.
Need help? Contact Sr. Director of Career and Financial Services,
Jill Tokumoto, 469-496-2574, jilltokumoto@jfsdallas.org
We Are Here for You
Services Include
Personalized Financial Coaching
As part of the Working Families Success Program, we help individuals and families build a secure future. Our Financial Coach works with you to set realistic financial goals.
Personalized Career Coaching
Our career coaches offer personalized help to explore job options during employment transitions. We focus on finding a job, improving your job search, and reaching your career goals.
Seminars & Networking Events
We offer a variety of seminars, webinars, and networking events to help you achieve your career and financial goals!
Technology Training for Older Adults
We offer in-person technology training classes that have been specifically designed to teach technology skills to adults 50+.
Virtual Interview Practice Program
We offer virtual mock interviews and interview prep every Tuesday at 1:00PM. Spaces are limited. To reserve your spot, please email jhopper@jfsdallas.org.
Job Search Resource Center
(Currently closed) Computer lab and workspace designed to support job seekers. We offer access to computers and Wi-Fi so you can apply for jobs, create resumes, write cover letters, and various other job-search related tasks.
ESL and GED classes
for Adults
In partnership with Dallas College, we offer free ESL and GED courses for adults. These 10-week courses meet twice a week. If you’re interested, email jilltokumoto@jfsdallas.org.
Microsoft Office Training
We offer virtual training sessions for Microsoft Office, covering Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Advanced Excel.
Building Financial Power Webinar Series
We’ve partnered with local banks to help you build financial power! Learn how to reduce debt, boost your credit for big purchases like a car or home, start investing, and more. Webinars are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Job Leads and
Resume Building
Meet one-on-one with one of our certified career coaches to get job leads, assistance with your job search, and help creating a resume.
Caffeinate Your
Career Podcast
Our certified career coach, Jason Hopper, hosts a weekly podcast where he shares job search tips and trends! Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 10AM.
Upcoming Seminars & Trainings
Meet the Team
Jill Tokumoto
Jill Tokumoto is the Senior Director of Career and Financial Services. She holds a Doctorate in Education, a Master’s in Teaching, and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. Jill spent 25 years in public education, including 4 years as an elementary school teacher, 5 years as an assistant principal, and 16 years as an elementary school principal. Before joining Jewish Family Service, she worked for a non-profit organization for 5 years, conducting site-based coaching and professional development for various school districts.
Jill is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas at Tyler, where she teaches in the Educational Leadership graduate program. Her expertise lies in growing and developing new teachers and future administrators, and she excels in strategic thinking, student growth, and increasing parent involvement. Jill’s entrepreneurial mindset and ability to communicate complex information have been key to her success in leading teams and fostering talent development. At JFS, she continues to motivate and mentor high-performing teams, driving sustainable academic results across the organization.
Jason Hopper
Jason Hopper is a career coach. Jason brings over 20 years of experience to assist people in career transitions with identifying career options, improving job-search effectiveness, achieving career goals and re-employment. Prior to JFS, Jason worked for the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for seven years as a Workforce Development Specialist teaching job seekers job search strategy, interview techniques, and resume writing. Prior to TWC, Jason has worked as a corporate recruiter, and in fast paced staffing agencies.
Phillip Konecki
Phillip Konecki is a career coach and trainer. Phillip retired from the USAF as a Space Communications Manager/Instructor and retired again from ITT Tech as a program chair for their electrical engineering technology program. He has 15 years as a workforce development specialist and career coach concurrent with his 35 years of teaching technical material to adults. Phillip has a Bachelor of Science degree in management from Southern Illinois University.
Brenda Butnick
In her 20-year career as a financial professional in the banking industry, Brenda has enjoyed helping clients achieve their personal and business financial goals. She has worked with clients who are just graduating from high school and clients who have retired and have achieved financial success. Brenda also works with entrepreneurs just starting their businesses as well as long-standing business owners who want to expand their business operations. She works hard to find solutions for all of her clients. Last November she joined Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas to use her banking and financial skills to help clients as a Financial Coach. In this new role, she provides professional one-on-one financial coaching services to people seeking assistance in attaining financial self-sufficiency. Brenda finds it extremely rewarding to watch her clients expand their knowledge and develop financial awareness.
About our Career and Financial Services Program
Career Services Video Playlist
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