ADVISORY/JVS Programs Show Hope for California Economy at 6th Annual Strictly Business Lunch -- May 14th.

Assignment Desks

ADVISORY...for Wednesday (May 14)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:  With the California economy showing few signs of recovery, JVS
       is honoring people and businesses who are making it work in a
       city where over 300,000 people are unemployed. JVS will
       recognize Wells Fargo as Corporate Citizen of the Year, along
       with the following as Employees of the Year:

       --  Graduating Class of JVS' CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)
           program, which trains long-term welfare recipients for
           careers in health care -- one of the few growth industries
           in the state;

       --  Brett Lippel, a seasoned executive, who like many
           white-collar professionals found himself out of work and
           out of resources;

       --  Jennifer Zacarias, a 12th grader at Belmont High who faced
           a personal crisis and turned to JVS' programs for at-risk
           youth;

       --  Rebekah Brod, who sought help when a devastating disease
           forced her to give up her career.

WHO:   Experts from the financial, business and non-profit sectors
       who can discuss current economic trends and their impact on
       local employment and social services. Featured speakers and
       attendees include: Alan Adelman, Executive Vice-President and
       Chief Investment Strategist for Wells Fargo; Michael Dolphin,
       Division Chief of the EDD; Bill Gay, head of the L.A. County
       Department of Children and Family Services; Patrick Henning,
       Jr., California Department of Labor; Andrea Kune, Deputy
       Director, CA Department of Industrial Relations; Lauren Mains,
       Senior Advisor, Office of the Governor; Vivian Seigel, CEO of
       JVS; Terri Smooke, Special Assistant to Governor Davis; and
       Richard Ziman, CEO of Arden Realty.

       Additional guests and participants include: actress Sela Ward
       ("Once and Again," "The Fugitive"), broadcast journalist and
       event MC Jim Moret and representatives from the offices of
       Paul Koretz and Mike Antonovich.

WHEN:  Wednesday, May 14
       11:00 a.m.   Honorees & Media Reception -- Empire Room
       12:00 p.m.   Lunch & Program -- International Ballroom

WHERE: Beverly Hilton Hotel
       9876 Wilshire Blvd.
       Beverly Hills

WHY:   A non-profit, non-sectarian agency founded in 1931, JVS
       helped more than 14,000 people in greater Los Angeles find
       jobs or change careers in 2002, a staggering 60% increase
       over the previous year, while assisting over 1,500
       businesses with their employment and hiring needs.