KOTO Vocational Training Centre - Travelers' Philanthropy

KOTO Vocational Training Centre- a social enterprise model

Foreword• KOTO’s 24-month hospitality, English and life skills program enablesVietnam’s street and disadvantaged youth to acquire the skills to gainemployment and break the poverty cycle.• KOTO provides a family environment where the trainees can be themselvesand grow into happy, confident young adults ready for the rigors of thehospitality industry and to deal with life’s challenges.• KOTO is a not for profit social enterprise and is free of charge for trainees toattend. KOTO’s revenue comes largely from its restaurants and cateringservice, as well as its trainee sponsorship program. All profit is investedback into the organisation for the good of the trainees.• Recruited trainees are further provided with initial heal checks, vaccinations,uniforms, laundry, meals, accommodation in shared housing, and a monthlytraining allowance.

OUR MISSIONWe believe street and disadvantaged youth should have access to holistic andvocational skill development opportunities, in a nurturing environment, where eachfamily member builds self-confidence and is empowered to live a life of dignity andhappiness.OUR VISIONAs a social enterprise that provides positive change to the lives of street anddisadvantaged youth, our vision is to be increasingly internationally prominent andsuccessful, allowing us to spread our model to more communities. Wherever there isabandonment, neglect and abuse, we will be there.OUR CULTUREWe are a family who cares about all others and where big smiles bring the promise oflove, compassion and security. We work hard because we believe we can make adifference and because we love our organization for all it represents.

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Recruiting trainees• Every six months, we recruit up to 30 street ordisadvantaged youths (16-22 years old) whocome from extremely difficult life circumstances.• Youths will have to send in their applications forscreening round• Potential trainees will be invited for Open Day –learn more about KOTO, take basic literary andmath tests• KOTO will visit homes of suitable applicants andinterview those who have passed this stage• Recruitment process usually takes up to 3months depending on the number of applicationsreceived.

Training CurriculumsFront of HouseKitchen• Our curriculum are accredited by Box Hill Institute of Australia.• Our trainees graduate with not only the KOTO certificate ofcompletion, but also an internationally recognised hospitalityaccreditation.

Training Curriculums1-3 monthsOrientationIntroduction to HospitalityIndustryIntroduction to lifeskillsBasic EnglishBasic computer skillsHealth checks &vaccinationsExtracurricular activities/sports

Training Curriculums3-12 monthsFront of House (FOH) orKitchen TrainingEnglishLifeskillsTraining at the restaurantExtracurricular activities/sports

Training Curriculums12-18 months• Advanced FOH and Kitchen Training• English• Life skills• Training at the restaurant• Work experience (in groups)• Extracurricular activities/sports• Mentoring

Training Curriculums18 – 24 months• Advanced English• 3 months work experience• Jobseeking skills• Communication skills• Training at the restaurant• Special workshops• Extracurricular activities/sports• Mentoring

Training Curriculums• By month 18 th , trainees will move out of KOTO house with KOTOsfinancial support and start their independent living period as smallgroups or individual.• During their traineeship trainees are also required to do 15 hours ofcompulsory community service per year. Their way of giving back tothe community includes: visiting orphanages, feeding and caring forthe elderly, and joining environmental protection projects. In additiontrainees take part in our annual Winter Appeal event where theyprovide food, clothing and entertainment to a leper colony.

Trainees benefits after 24 month trainingprogram• Receive an international recognised Certificate II in HospitalityIndustry from Box Hill TAFE Institute in Australia.• Achieve professional hospitality skills• Find good jobs in hospitality industry• Join KOTO Alumni – where they will have a greater chance to accessadvance training programs, to participate social events or jobopportunities, and to further education scholarships.

Graduation

KOTO Graduates–Where do they work ?KOTO graduates are now working at hotels and restaurants such as:Sheraton Hotel, DubaiSofitel Metropole, DubaiThe Nam Hai, Hoi AnSofitel Metropole, HanoiSofitel Plaza, HanoiBoomerang Hotel, QLD AustraliaNikko Hotel, HanoiHilton Hotel, HanoiIntercontinental Hotel, HanoiSheraton Hotel,Pepperonis, HanoiLe Pub, HCMCPandanus Resort, Mui NeSand Dollar Bar, Mui NeLe Pub, HanoiSaparooms Hotel, SapaElephant Restaurant, HCMCHalong Cruise, HanoiColumbus Tourism, HanoiFive Restaurant, HanoiI-Travel, HanoiM Hotel HanoiMelia Hotel, HanoiCapital Graden Hotel, HanoiThe VINE, HanoiDa Luva Cafe, HanoiAnd more ...

Training Centre• Well-equipped classrooms, practice bar, training and commercialkitchens for both theory and practical trainings.• KOTO library has a collection of over 2,500 books and 17 computersfor trainees to read and learn basic IT skills

Training Kitchen

Restaurant - KOTO

How are we working towardssustainability• RED – Operations• GREEN – Donations• DARK GREEN –Education• DARK BLUE -SponsorshipsSustainable ModelĐào tạoTài trợQuyên gópHoạt độngkinh doanhMô hình hoạtđộng ổn định

KOTO – Development Orientations• Drive extra income by expanding andexploring more business tradingopportunities• Become a flagship social enterprise modelin Vietnam, which is willing to guide andshare experience to support thedevelopment of other social enterprises.• Replicate KOTO model in different cities ofVietnam and other countries.

Know One Teach OneBiết Một Dạy Một!KOTOVocational Training Centre Hà NộiNo 9Alley 52/28 To Ngoc Van streetTay Ho district, Ha Noi, VietnamKOTO Restaurant59 Van Mieu street,Dong Da district, Ha NoiKOTOVocational Training Centre Sài Gòn829 Huỳnh Tấn Phát streetDistrict 7, Ho Chi Minh City