LAV offers 8 professional training programs to give young people the skills to reintegrate into society and become financially independent. We also provide education assistance, psychological healing and familial support.
Our vocational training programs equip Congolese youth with the skills and resources to provide for themselves and often their children.
To complement students’ professional training, we provide detraumatization therapy and supplementary education courses including math, literacy, business planning and HIV/AIDS education.
Upon graduation, students receive a vocational kit with materials to start a business in their trained field.
During our 12-month auto-mechanics program, students master a comprehensive set of skills to repair and maintain motor vehicles. They also learn how to operate these vehicles, preparing them for work as drivers. Available internship opportunities...
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The baking program trains future professionals and entrepreneurs in the art of bread making. Students learn a variety of baking techniques, ingredient combinations, team collaboration and how to develop a diverse repertoire of baking recipes,...
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During the 8-month carpentry and woodworking program, students develop a wide range of skills, including mastery of various tools, joining and assembly techniques, furniture and building construction and the ability to design and interpret building...
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Students learn to perform a variety of tasks such as shampooing, hair and scalp treatment, styling, hair cutting, beard trimming, perming and creative coloring. They develop customer communication and the ability to advise and sell...
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The Hotelery and Culinary Arts program delivers comprehensive hospitality training. Students engage with various procedures and equipment, artisanal and industrial cooking, food service, customer service and staff management. The program develops a range of skills...
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Masonry students acquire the skills to work with a variety of materials to construct and repair structures such as walls, arches and chimneys. They learn to prepare mortar, create joints, develop foundations, cut materials and...
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Through hands-on courses, students learn to cut and assemble fabrics, creating a range of clothing. The program design allows ample room for creativity, enabling students to express their unique identities and shape their personal image....
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The welding and metal work program consists of seven sequential levels of training. Through a series of projects, students learn and master techniques for fabricating a variety of metal products, applying their skills in a...
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Your donation will equip individuals and families with empowering vocational training, detraumatization therapy and the support they need to build a viable future.
