{"id":557,"date":"2010-10-18T04:09:46","date_gmt":"2010-10-18T04:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/simplyhelp.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=557"},"modified":"2025-04-12T02:07:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T02:07:35","slug":"test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simplyhelp.org\/wordpress\/where-we-work\/central-america\/el-salvador\/vocational-training-el-salvador\/test\/","title":{"rendered":"Vocational Schools: La Libertad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full wp-duotone-grayscale\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhelp.org\/wordpress\/images\/banner_vocational_lalibertad_01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18587\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vocational Schools: La Libertad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><p><br><strong>Centro de Formacion Integral La Libertad<\/strong><br><br>In 2009, the SimplyHelp Foundation sponsored the construction of the Vocational Training School in La Libertad, a destitute\u00a0fishing village in El Salvador. 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src=\"https:\/\/simplyhelp.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/gallery\/la-libertad\/dsc08260.jpg\"\n                 style=\"max-height: 220px;\"\/>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<!-- Thumbnails Link -->\n\t<div class=\"slideshowlink\" style=\"max-width: 320px;\">\n        <a href='https:\/\/simplyhelp.org\/wordpress\/where-we-work\/central-america\/el-salvador\/vocational-training-el-salvador\/test\/nggallery\/thumbnails'>[Show picture list]<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<br><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simplyhelp.org\/wordpress\/images\/subheadings_projects_overview_01_.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p><br><p id=\"content_heading2\"><strong>Project Overview<\/strong><\/p><br><p>El Centro de Formaci\u00f3n Integral de La Libertad offers vocational training to low- income persons ages 16 and up. The school focuses on serving single mother,s and offers free daycare while mothers are attending classes. The daycare\u00a0serves children as young as 5- months and as old as 9- years. There are about 18-20 children in each morning and afternoon session.<\/p><br><p><strong>Classes Offered<\/strong><br><br>\u2022 Beauty (hair, nails, make-up)<br><br>\u2022 Sewing<br><br>\u2022 Cooking\/Baking<\/p><br><p>In addition to vocational training, the school prepares students\u00a0for other important basic living skills. Approximately 10-20% of the overall training is devoted to the following life skills:<\/p><br><p>\u2022 Practicing for job interviews<br><br>\u2022 Preparing for the workplace<br><br>\u2022 Building self-confidence<br><br>\u2022 Learning to\u00a0cope with stress<br><br>\u2022 Practicing responsibility and commitment<br><br>\u2022 Improving communication and social skills<br><br>\u2022 Developing problem-solving and leadership skills<br><br>\u2022 Understanding personal and family health<\/p><br><p>People interested in taking classes at the El Centro de Formaci\u00f3n Integral de La Libertad fill out an application and undergo a background and income check to ensure they meet the minimum qualifications.<\/p><br><p>No tuition is charged for any of the classes.<\/p><br><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simplyhelp.org\/wordpress\/images\/subheadings_projects_stats_01_.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p><br><p id=\"content_heading2\"><strong>Project Statistics<\/strong><\/p><br><p><strong>Beauty Classes<\/strong><br><br>\u2022 13 different classes are offered in hairdressing, nails and make-up<br><br>\u2022 20-22 students per class<br><br>\u2022 A majority of the students are female<br><br>\u2022 Ages 16-50<br><br>\u2022 Length of classes vary<\/p><br><p>Most graduates work for local beauty salons or start their own businesses.<\/p><br><p><strong>Sewing<\/strong><br><br>\u2022 8 different classes offered<br><br>\u2022 12 students\/class<br><br>\u2022 4 hrs\/class, 2 classes\/day<br><br>\u2022 Mainly older females<br><br>\u2022 3-month duration<\/p><br><p><strong>Cooking\/Baking<\/strong><br><br>\u2022 13 different classes offered<br><br>\u2022 25-30 students \/ class<br><br>\u2022 4 hrs\/class<br><br>\u2022 Majority of students female<br><br>\u2022 Ages 16-60<br><br>\u2022 6- month course<\/p><br><p>80% of graduates find a job and 20% start their own businesses.<\/p><br><p><strong>Evaluation<\/strong><br><br>Students fill out an evaluation form at the end of the course. The most recent evaluation showed that 100% of the students were satisfied with their vocational training. Can&#8217;t get better than that!<\/p><br><p><strong>Age Ranges<\/strong><br><br>13.4% are below 18 years old<br><br>36.57 % are between 19-25 years old<br><br>27.43 % are between 26-35 years old<br><br>14.29% are between 36-45 years ol<br><br>5.71% are between 46-55 years old<br><br>2.29 % are between 56-65 years old<br><br>.57% are 66 years old and above<\/p><br><p><strong>Gender<\/strong><br><br>88.57 % of students are female<br><br>11.42% of students are male<\/p><br><p><strong>Reasons For Attending The School<\/strong><br><br>60% want to work from home or find a part-time job<br><br>26% want to find employment upon graduation<br><br>14% want to earn an extra income<\/p><br><p><strong>Income before training (minimum wage is $250\/month)<\/strong><br><br>62% have no income<br><br>19% earn less than $50\/month<br><br>13% earn less than $100\/month<br><br>6% earn less than $200\/month<\/p><br><p><strong>Drop out rate<\/strong><br><br>Only 4% of our students drop out, usually due to health problems or family circumstances.<\/p><br><p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplyhelp.org\/wordpress\/donate-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simplyhelp.org\/wordpress\/images\/multi_menu\/mm_btn_donatenow_01.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simplyhelp.org\/wordpress\/images\/banner_vocational_lalibertad_01.png\" alt=\"Vocational Training Programs in La Libertad\" width=100% height=100% \/><br \/>\n<strong>Centro de Formacion Integral La Libertad<\/strong><br \/>\nIn 2009, the SimplyHelp Foundation sponsored the construction of the Vocational Training School in La Libertad, a destitute\u00a0fishing village in El Salvador. 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The school focuses on serving single mother,s and offers free daycare while mothers are attending classes. The daycare\u00a0serves children as young as 5- months and as old as 9- years. There are about 18-20 children in each morning and afternoon session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classes Offered<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Beauty (hair, nails, make-up)<br \/>\n\u2022 Sewing<br \/>\n\u2022 Cooking\/Baking<\/p>\n<p>In addition to vocational training, the school prepares students\u00a0for other important basic living skills. Approximately 10-20% of the overall training is devoted to the following life skills:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Practicing for job interviews<br \/>\n\u2022 Preparing for the workplace<br \/>\n\u2022 Building self-confidence<br \/>\n\u2022 Learning to\u00a0cope with stress<br \/>\n\u2022 Practicing responsibility and commitment<br \/>\n\u2022 Improving communication and social skills<br \/>\n\u2022 Developing problem-solving and leadership skills<br \/>\n\u2022 Understanding personal and family health<\/p>\n<p>People interested in taking classes at the El Centro de Formaci\u00f3n Integral de La Libertad fill out an application and undergo a background and income check to ensure they meet the minimum qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>No tuition is charged for any of the classes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simplyhelp.org\/wordpress\/images\/subheadings_projects_stats_01_.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"content_heading2\">Project Statistics<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beauty Classes<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 13 different classes are offered in hairdressing, nails and make-up<br \/>\n\u2022 20-22 students per class<br \/>\n\u2022 A majority of the students are female<br \/>\n\u2022 Ages 16-50<br \/>\n\u2022 Length of classes vary<\/p>\n<p>Most graduates work for local beauty salons or start their own businesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sewing<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 8 different classes offered<br \/>\n\u2022 12 students\/class<br \/>\n\u2022 4 hrs\/class, 2 classes\/day<br \/>\n\u2022 Mainly older females<br \/>\n\u2022 3-month duration<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cooking\/Baking<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 13 different classes offered<br \/>\n\u2022 25-30 students \/ class<br \/>\n\u2022 4 hrs\/class<br \/>\n\u2022 Majority of students female<br \/>\n\u2022 Ages 16-60<br \/>\n\u2022 6- month course<\/p>\n<p>80% of graduates find a job and 20% start their own businesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evaluation<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents fill out an evaluation form at the end of the course. The most recent evaluation showed that 100% of the students were satisfied with their vocational training. Can&#8217;t get better than that!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age Ranges<\/strong><br \/>\n13.4% are below 18 years old<br \/>\n36.57 % are between 19-25 years old<br \/>\n27.43 % are between 26-35 years old<br \/>\n14.29% are between 36-45 years ol<br \/>\n5.71% are between 46-55 years old<br \/>\n2.29 % are between 56-65 years old<br \/>\n.57% are 66 years old and above<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gender<\/strong><br \/>\n88.57 % of students are female<br \/>\n11.42% of students are male<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons For Attending The School<\/strong><br \/>\n60% want to work from home or find a part-time job<br \/>\n26% want to find employment upon graduation<br \/>\n14% want to earn an extra income<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income before training (minimum wage is $250\/month)<\/strong><br \/>\n62% have no income<br \/>\n19% earn less than $50\/month<br \/>\n13% earn less than $100\/month<br \/>\n6% earn less than $200\/month<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drop out rate<\/strong><br \/>\nOnly 4% of our students drop out, usually due to health problems or family circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.simplyhelp.org\/mc\/donate.php\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.simplyhelp.org\/wordpress\/images\/multi_menu\/mm_btn_donatenow_01.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vocational Schools: La Libertad Centro de Formacion Integral La Libertad In 2009, the SimplyHelp Foundation sponsored the construction of the Vocational Training School in La Libertad, a destitute\u00a0fishing village in El Salvador. 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