July

2017: GVI Laos Monthly Achievement Report:

GVI Laos NSP Program

Objectives:
To provide education, life-skills and vocational classes to the local community
Expand existing partnerships and develop and grow new ones
Improve students English language ability
To provide access to computers and increase computer skills for students
Improving employment opportunities and socioeconomic status of community members

Last month GVI Laos had the opportunity to develop and expand our NSP program with three new Lao
NSPs/interns. GVI Laos has worked with NSPs in the past as teachers aids and translators in the classroom.
However, this year weve reimagined our NSP program to include more intensive trainings and skills
development, for their long term educational benefit and use outside the classroom, as well as increasing
their leadership opportunities and responsibilities. The new NSPs/interns are involved in the lesson planning
process and teach alongside GVI Laos volunteers and staff.

Six GVI Laos students attended pre-interview trainings, which included CV, interview, and cover letter writing
workshops which were advised and led by committed staff and a dedicated volunteer. Students received a
comprehensive overview of the different processes required to apply and interview for a job and had the
opportunity to practice this through simulated activities. Of the six students, four were interviewed, two
received positions as NSPs and a third received a position as an intern. This is the highest number of
simultaneous NSPs/interns that GVI Laos has ever had!

Miss Nin, Mr. Khamsaeng and Mr. Somsue have been an incredible asset in the classroom and have helped
us to manage our class load throughout times with low volunteer numbers. Theyve gone through our The
GVI Laos Introduction to TEFL training, EFR training, computer skills training and have learned how to make
their own resources for their classes. After only a few weeks of work, they have gained so much confidence
with their lesson planning and in delivering lessons in the classroom. It has been inspiring to watch their
progress and to see how they are excelling in their new roles while continuing to develop new skills.

GVI Laos hope to continue this more intensive NSP program in the future, giving students access to
education and giving them an opportunity to build and develop their occupational skills.

Written by GVI Laos Field Staff Katie Ippolito