SHAPING LIVES

Founded in 2009 and based in Hoi An, Vietnam, STREETS is a comprehensive and fully-supported 15-month culinary and hospitality training program. Disadvantaged and vulnerable youth living in poverty are chosen to participate in this no-cost program.

Each Trainee participant is provided classroom instruction with hands-on experience in the culinary arts and/or hospitality services, nutritious meals, supervised housing, clothing, uniforms, an active community, monthly allowance, and basic medical care.

   What we offer

  • Professional 15-month culinary, hospitality and English language training program at no cost to participants

  • Apprenticing experience including at the acclaimed STREETS Restaurant Café and Oodles of Noodles Center

  • Meals, housing, clothing, uniforms and monthly allowance

  • Comprehensive recreation and wellness program

  • Life Skills training

  • Health examination and basic medical care

  • Outstanding job placement rate with ongoing career support

   Who can apply

  • Age: 17-22

  • Education level at 6th grade literacy or relevant life skills knowledge

  • Disadvantaged and vulnerable youth living in poverty, resident or sponsored by an orphanage or community agency, out-of-work and needing support

  • Strong interest in restaurant, hotel or tourism careers

  • Motivated to learn English

  • Must complete the STREETS application including a Recommendation Letter and Certified Residence documents

A BRIGHTER FUTURE

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This is the only real chance for many of these disadvantaged young adults to transition from poverty and life on the streets to the dignity of self-sufficiency that comes with a successful career in hospitality. STREETS is committed to providing Trainees with the opportunity to build a life marked by achievement and economic independence for themselves, their families and their communities.