In Vietnam, Neal Bermas' nonprofit training program helps at-risk youth ages 16 to 22 transition from poverty to successful culinary and hospitality careers

The World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) recently invited Neal Bermas, Founder & Chairperson of STREETS International, to speak on sustainable tourism at the Global Tourism Forum Earth Summit, 2023. Catherine Germier-Hamel, CEO of Mekong Tourism, was the host

An inside look at STREETS' Oodles of Noodles tour

👉 Meet Dung - a recent graduate of STREETS class 14. Dung received an offer to work for Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort the day after graduating from STREETS' 18 month training program where he majored in hospitality service. ❤️ We wish Dung a bright future ahead. Keep flashing that unforgettable smile! ___ 👍 Join us in empowering disadvantaged youth across Vietnam Website: https://www.streetsinternational.org ---------- 👉 Cùng gặp Dũng - học viên vừa tốt nghiệp khoá 14 tại STREETS. Dũng nhận được lời mời làm việc tại Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort chỉ một ngày sau khi vừa tốt nghiệp khoá đào tạo tại 18 tháng của STREETS chuyên ngành phục vụ nhà hàng khách sạn. ❤️ STREETS chúc Dũng một tương lai tươi sáng phía trước. Hãy luôn giữ nụ cười khó quên này của em nhé! ___ 👍 Cùng chúng tôi thay đổi cuộc đời của thanh thiếu niên có hoàn cảnh khó khăn trên khắp Việt Nam. Website: https://www.streetsinternational.org

Enter the worlds of STREETS Trainees on their inspiring journey towards self-sufficiency.

Hear about STREETS from co-founders Neal Bermas and Sondra Stewart.

Enjoy a beautiful recap of the graduation of STREETS Trainee Class 12.

🔸️ STREETS International is a non-profit social enterprise that prepares vulnerable, orphaned, out-of-school, and disadvantaged youth for professional careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Since opening in 2009, more than 300 successful program participants have completed their training and apprenticing at STREETS. STREETS provides a comprehensive no-cost 15-month culinary and hospitality training program including classroom instruction and practical hands-on apprenticing. Extensive English language and Life Skills training are a core element of the program. We are proud that there is 100% employment upon graduation; 30% of graduates achieve supervisory roles within 2 years. 🔸️ Based in Hoi An, Vietnam 🇻🇳 🔸️ Website: https://www.streetsinternational.org

Healing Hotels founder, Anne Biging, was introduced to STREETS and Neal through the Clinton Global Initiative. As a result, Neal was invited to be a guest speaker at their annual "Committed to Healing" summit in Berlin.

Learn about STREET's Oodles of Noodles experience and hear what the art of noodle making means to some of our Trainees.

Neal Bermas, Chairman of STREETS International Award Interview.

Produced, Directed, and FILMED by Jun Oshima

🔸️ STREETS International is a non-profit social enterprise that prepares vulnerable, orphaned, out-of-school, and disadvantaged youth for professional careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Since opening in 2009, more than 300 successful program participants have completed their training and apprenticing at STREETS. STREETS provides a comprehensive no-cost 15-month culinary and hospitality training program including classroom instruction and practical hands-on apprenticing. Extensive English language and Life Skills training are a core element of the program. We are proud that there is 100% employment upon graduation; 30% of graduates achieve supervisory roles within 2 years. 🔸️ Based in Hoi An, Vietnam 🇻🇳 🔸️ Website: https://www.streetsinternational.org

🔸️ STREETS International is a non-profit social enterprise that prepares vulnerable, orphaned, out-of-school, and disadvantaged youth for professional careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Since opening in 2009, more than 300 successful program participants have completed their training and apprenticing at STREETS. STREETS provides a comprehensive no-cost 15-month culinary and hospitality training program including classroom instruction and practical hands-on apprenticing. Extensive English language and Life Skills training are a core element of the program. We are proud that there is 100% employment upon graduation; 30% of graduates achieve supervisory roles within 2 years. 🔸️ Based in Hoi An, Vietnam 🇻🇳 🔸️ Website: https://www.streetsinternational.org