{"id":7489,"date":"2021-04-05T15:39:11","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T23:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrktguru.com\/pals\/?page_id=7489"},"modified":"2021-05-27T00:21:36","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T07:21:36","slug":"education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mrktguru.com\/pals\/education\/","title":{"rendered":"Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In the remote and rural provinces of Vietnam, disadvantaged youth are often at risk for dropping out of school due to economic reasons rather than academic performance. We believe that by investing in the education of underprivileged youth, they will improve their economic prospects and ability to contribute to their communities.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Foundation of our education work<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n Youth development<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n\n \n

Strengthening individual knowledge & skills for career preparedness and positive youth development<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n Educational attainment<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n\n \n

Preventing school and university dropouts due to family circumstances and financial hardship<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n Capacity building<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n\n \n

Building a skilled talent force for the needs of the global job market, including STEM industries<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n Community<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n\n \n

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Using technology to scale impact of online learning and AI in learning English<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Pacific Links Foundation invest comprehensively in disadvantaged women and youth to give access to education and increase economic opportunities.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Girl Empowerment Mekong Scholarship (GEMS)<\/h4>

GEMS is specifically designed to prevent dropouts, increase access to education for at-risk young women in the Mekong Delta, enabling safer and better economic opportunities.<\/p>

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Scholarship to Elevate Education & Develop Skills (SEEDS)<\/h4>

SEEDS provides educational opportunities for talented disadvantaged students in rural areas of Central Provinces to equip them with essential life skills, help guide them towards a career choice and expand job opportunities.
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Online Learning Platform<\/h4>

We offer online solutions to increase confidence speaking in English and improve English \u001dabilities, develop life-time self-learning skills, strengthen skill sets and career preparedness for our students.<\/p>

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Skills Clubs<\/h4>

Skills Clubs provide an environment where students could construct and participate in activities that promote goal-setting, self-discipline, teamwork, critical thinking and peer-leadership.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Vocational Training<\/h4>

Vocational Training & Job Placement improve young people\u2019s economic stability and safeguard against trafficking through job readiness and financial literacy.<\/p>

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Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)<\/h4>

ECCE provides training for childhood education practitioners, which focus on teaching methodology, health education, and activities to engage young children with limited resources.<\/p>

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Social Work Summer Institute (SWSI)<\/h4>

The SWSI workshops build personal ties and exchange good practices between professionals to better promote awareness, prevention, intervention, and reporting, thus, reduce the risks of human trafficking.<\/p>

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Transforming lives<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Courage<\/h5>

\"My father died of lung cancer when I was in the 8th grade. My mother suddenly became the main supporter of the family and my 21-year-old brother had to drop out of university. SEEDS scholarships help cover my tuition fees, which allow my mother to save money and pay off our debt. Next year, I will be a student at Fulbright University, Class of 2025. Without the support and valuable advice from SEEDS, I could not accomplish these achievements. All I can say now is ' THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR EVERYTHING.'\"<\/p>

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Resilience<\/h5>

\"I was once an average student because I\u00a0 didn't have time to focus on my studies, and I thought of dropping out of school to help my parents farm. Fortunately, with the support and encouragement from SEEDS, I passed the high school entrance exam and for three years in a row, I\u00a0 was the top student in my class. I also received many awards in science and technology. My hard work and determination paid off when I got accepted into my dream medical school.\"<\/p>

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Gratitude<\/h5>

\"In 8th grade, I intended to drop out of school to work and support my family.\u00a0 Fortunately, I\u00a0 received GEMS scholarship and I am very grateful that the program not only allowed me to continue my studies, but also giving me opportunities to develop myself and confidently reaching out to the world. After graduating, I found employment and learned a trade to provide for my family. I hope that I could pay it forward by sharing my story, giving advice to current students, and volunteering for the program.\"<\/p>

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Grace<\/h5>

\"I entered the GEMS program in 2018, when my father had just passed away. I was devastated but knowing that my father wanted me to have a better life, I tried to rise above our misfortunes. Many people have said that I remain calm in difficult situations, but I like to sit back and find the best course of action that would best help me achieve my goals. I will continue to study well and take all the opportunities given to me.\"<\/p>

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