ESOL (ENGLISH) Hriam klei  Amerik and Rhade/Bunong classes

Heritage. Class take place once a week. Recital, kids recite. Reading and writing basics. Appreciation of language and culture. GCS schedule rain, snow. At the completion of the course learners will appreciate the basics of language writing and reading and have a deeper understanding of Montagnard culture. At the end of class we will have a recital and small celebration.

It is never too late to start learning. Instructor: Dr. Ysiu Hlong & Mrs. Hluon Nie

Bunong Saturday Class: 12pm. Location: MDA office Suite 10.

Rhade/Ede Saturday Classes: 1pm. Location: MDA office Suite 6.

Rhade/Ede Saturday Classes: 3pm. Location: MDA office Suite 6. 

ESOL: Saturday Class: 3pm. Location: MDA office Suite 10. 

Limited enrollment. fee: $0. Donation are welcome to help with snack, drink, and class materials.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM

Our youth program is intended to inspire and train the next generation of Montagnard and Southeast Asian youth about the basic life skills they need to succeed in school, college or on the job. These are short workshops designed to get you started on a path to success. Click here to join youth group and read more. 

Contact Youth Program Director: Mica Bunjang

Participation. fee: $0. Donation are welcome to help with snack, drink, and class materials.

FAFSA HELP and college essay assistant 

Youth Development and Life Skills Program. All high school seniors planning to go to college must fill out the FAFSA form. Learn how. Three short workshops will tell you how, what documents and signatures you need, deadlines, and how to teach others. Instructor: contact MDA office 

Dates/Meeting Days. Based on appointment 

Cost:

Certificate in Training will be issued upon successful completion.

College Essay

Youth Development and Life Skills Program. Writing a strong essay for your college application can be challenging. We can check your story, grammar and expression to make sure it reflects who you are, your goals and motives. Instructor: 

Dates/Meeting Days: See Facebook for an update 

Cost:

Certificate in Training will be issued upon successful completion.

YOUNG PEOPLES' JOB SKILLS 

Youth Development and Life Skills Program. How do you make tough decisions? Save or spend? How do you ask for a pay raise? What kind of car insurance should you have? Whether you go to college or not, you still need knowledge, skills and training. Learn your options. Instructor: 

Dates/Meeting Days: TBA

Cost:

Certificate in Training will be issued upon successful completion.

COMMUNITY & COLLEGE RESEARCH: ORIENTATION AND TRAINING

Community and College Research. These sessions provide scholars, researchers, academics, service learning and community engagement students, volunteers and others with a comprehensive introduction to the community. 

VISUAL DESIGN + POSTER PRESENTATION

Community and College Research. Going to a poster presentation? There are plenty of templates to use, but they don't guarantee you'll get the attention and critical feedback you want.

ASIAN IMMIGRANT+REFUGEE EXPERIENCES IN AMERICA

Community and College Research. Help plan a college-community course that will be taught in 2020. 

Citizenship 

It is never too late to start learning. Instructor: Currently on pause 

Saturday. 9 AM to 12 PM. Location: MDA

Limited enrollment. fee: $0. Donation are welcome to help with snack, drink, and class materials.

Cut & Sew 

JOB TRAINING MDA, Reading Connection, and Industry of the Blind provide Cut and Sew classes to assist clients who are seeking employment, and this program was developed to help clients with jobs skills and English literacy. 

Instructor:  Hluon Nie  

When: 8:30AM to 11:30 AM, Monday-Friday for 5 weeks

Where: Industry of the Blind, 920 W. Gate City Blvd

Cost:  Free for Refugees under 5 years

$50 donation to the office for immigrants/refugees over 5 years

Contact: Stephanie Cheston at 336-3731812.

HERITAGE: ARTS AND CULTURE CLASSES : Learn Backstrap Weaving 

Heritage. Backstrap weaving is practiced by communities throughout the world, with the basic technique and tools recognized by weavers and artisans in Asia, African and the Americas. It is also practiced by Montagnards, the indigenous people of Vietnam's Central Highlands and here in North Carolina, the largest community of our people to be found outside of Southeast Asia. 

Instructor: Mrs. H'Den Nie and Hluon Nie

Class will take place once a week. Traditional Weaving Class: Saturday 10am: Location:  CANNC. 2400 Summit Ave. Greensboro, NC 27405

Limited enrollment. fee: $0. Donation are welcome to help with snack, drink, and class materials.

**Hands crafted loom sets are available for purchase.