VERMONT AFGHAN ALLIANCE
Programs
Employment Support for Afghan Professionals
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS AFGHANS IN ACCESSING GOOD-PAYING JOBS SUITABLE FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE. VAA OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANS WITH JOB PLACEMENT. THIS INCLUDES RESUME BUILDING, JOB PLACEMENT, AND ASSISTANCE WITH JOB INTERVIEWS (INTERPRETATION ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION). THE ALLIANCE ALSO CONNECTS AFGHANS WITH OTHER SERVICES OR TOOLS NEEDED TO ACCESS EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING VOCATIONAL TRAINING, WORK AUTHORIZATION, AND TRANSPORTATION. THE ALLIANCE ALSO WORKS WITH VERMONT EMPLOYERS, SUPPORTING THEM IN BECOMING AFGHAN-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$136.4KInterpretation and Support Services for Afghans
CM/INTERPRETATION/TRAINING PROGRAM THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO AFGHANS NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF EVERYDAY LIFE AND STATE OR FEDERAL BENEFITS. THIS PRIMARILY INCLUDES ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAL OR DENTAL APPOINTMENTS, ACCESSING MEDICAID OR HEALTH INSURANCE, AND REFERRING AFGHANS TO SPECIFIC SERVICE PROVIDERS. THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES INTERPRETATION ASSISTANCE TO THE AFGHAN COMMUNITY FOR VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS, INCLUDING IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS. AFGHAN PROGRAM OFFICERS SPEAK PASHTO, DARI, AND ENGLISH.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$109.9KDriving Program for Afghan Community
DRIVING PROGRAM SINCE THE LAUNCH OF THE ALLIANCE, WE HAVE ACQUIRED A DRIVERS EDUCATION VEHICLE AND SUPPORTED AFGHANS IN OBTAINING ACCESS TO DRIVING LESSONS AND DRIVERS LICENSES. DRIVING INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED IN PASHTO, DARI, OR ENGLISH. FOR SEVERAL AFGHAN WOMEN, THE DRIVING PROGRAM OFFERS A FIRST-TIME OPPORTUNITY BEHIND THE WHEEL AS WELL AS NEWFOUND INDEPENDENCE AND THE ABILITY TO SECURE A GOOD-PAYING JOB, ACCESS GROCERIES AND APPOINTMENTS, AS WELL AS TRANSPORTATION FOR CHILDREN. DRIVING LESSONS ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$115.9K
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