RefugeeED

Where Skills Meet Development

The Refugee Ed Program at Mozaic is a holistic initiative designed to support refugees in their journey towards self-sufficiency, integration, and empowerment through education and skill development. The free of charge program is structured into six key components, each addressing a critical aspect of refugee support:

Educational Support

Educational Support provides refugees with the tools and guidance needed to achieve their academic and professional goals, while also fostering their successful integration into the community. Services include credential evaluation for those with previous qualifications, assistance with certification enrollment, tutoring for children to help them excel in school, Qur’an education for children, and Tajweed classes for women. The program also offers college access and academic guidance, helping refugees navigate higher education opportunities. A key aspect of this component is Civic Integration, where refugees are educated about their rights, responsibilities, and civic duties, ensuring they can actively and confidently participate in their new society.

Professional Development

Professional Development focuses on preparing refugees for the workforce and career advancement. It includes career coaching, professional development workshops, job search assistance, and mentorship programs that connect refugees with professionals in their field of interest. This component also covers academic guidance to support continuous learning and skill enhancement, ensuring refugees are well-prepared for their chosen career paths.

To volunteer for this program, please take a moment to complete the application form

Vocational Training

Vocational Training provides practical, hands-on training in various trades and professions to help refugees gain the skills needed for employment. Mozaic offers specialized classes such as the Mozaic Sewing Class and the Mozaic Refugee Kitchen, which provide training in textile work and culinary arts, respectively. The program also includes ServSafe certification, hospitality and customer service training, basic IT and office skills, and construction and maintenance skills training, preparing refugees for a wide range of job opportunities.

Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship component empowers refugees to start and manage their own businesses. Participants learn essential business skills such as business planning, customer service excellence, marketing and sales strategies, budgeting and accounting, operations management, and understanding legal structures and compliance. The program also emphasizes networking and relationship building, as well as innovation and product development, giving refugees the tools they need to succeed as entrepreneurs.

Language and Literacy Development

This component focuses on equipping refugees with essential language skills needed for daily life, vocational training, and employment. It includes ESL (English as a Second Language) courses, vocational language training tailored to specific industries, digital literacy for navigating modern technology, and financial literacy to help manage personal and family finances effectively.

Health and Well-Being

Health and Well-being focuses on the overall physical, mental, and emotional wellness of refugees. This component includes mental health and wellness support, safety and rights education, and parenting guidance. The program ensures that refugees are aware of their legal rights and responsibilities and provides resources to help them maintain a healthy and safe environment for themselves and their families.

Each of these components is designed to work together to provide comprehensive support for refugees, helping them build a stable, successful, and fulfilling life in their new community. Through the Refugee Ed Program, Mozaic is committed to empowering refugees with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to thrive.

Mozaic Sewing Studio

The first cohort of Mozaic Sewing Studio saw 17 Afghan women successfully graduate, gaining valuable sewing and textile skills. This program was more than just a class; it began with moments of thoughtful reflection, followed by hands-on sewing lessons, and shared breakfasts. Each session was complemented by ESL classes, helping the women improve their English language skills. We also introduced them to public transportation, making it easier for them to navigate their new surroundings.

Beyond the classroom, we organized free shopping events, celebrated special moments and occasions together, and fostered a deep sense of sisterhood. The program was filled with laughter, tears, and the forging of lasting friendships, bringing everyone together as one family.

We invite you to support our upcoming sewing studio cohorts, as we continue to empower more women through skills, connection, and community.

Mozaic Kitchen

Mozaic Kitchen has played a pivotal role in transforming the lives of 32 aspiring chefs by refining their culinary skills and guiding them toward success. Our comprehensive training program covered essential areas such as culinary arts, sanitization, quality control, customer service, branding, marketing, and financial management.

The kitchen has catered to hundreds of events, including banquets, fundraisers, weddings, baby showers, graduations, holidays, corporate lunches, and birthdays. Additionally, Mozaic Kitchen provided hot halal meals to Afghan refugees upon their arrival and delivered hundreds of meals to homeless shelters. By participating in bustling bazaars, refugee chefs gained practical experience and generated income, further supporting their stability and that of their families.

Mozaic Kitchen has been a cornerstone of stability for many refugee families, helping them build a foundation for a brighter future.

We invite you to support us in establishing our own dedicated kitchen space, which will allow us to train even more refugees and continue this vital work.

Mozaic Professional Development

Mozaic Professional Development has hosted numerous career development workshops led by experienced career coaches. Through the weekly meetings with Welcome.US for training and hiring, along with our active participation in job fairs alongside other agencies, we’ve forged strong partnerships with a range of employers and companies, assisting refugees in finding the right job opportunities.

Our career coaches work closely with clients to craft updated resumes, build LinkedIn profiles, navigate job applications, practice through mock interviews, negotiate salaries, and understand the nuances of professional culture in the U.S. Additionally, in our monthly meetings with employers, we share insights into the backgrounds and cultures of the refugees, fostering a more inclusive and supportive hiring environment.

We invite you to support this program, helping more refugees become self-sufficient and empowering them to give back to their communities.

RefugeeED: Vocational Training

Vocational training and career development classes is an area that the RefugeeED program focuses on. We designed curriculums to equip refugees with valuable skills and knowledge for their workforce. Click below to learn more about our progress with vocational training.

RefugeeED: Mozaic Kitchen

Mozaic Kitchen is an area that RefugeeED focuses on to assist business-minded refugees start their catering businesses. Overtime, we discovered the insreasing demand in ethnic food catering. We began foducing on Mozaic Kitchen to allow refugee to dominate this industry

RefugeeED: Sewing Studio

Our Sewing Studio and Textile Arts Workshops provide hands-on training in sewing and textile arts, nurturing creative expression and opening doors to potential entrepreneurship opportunities while stitching together a brighter future! Discover the art of sewing and textiles while unlocking your creative potential at our studio.

Mozaic Refugee Education Courses

Discover the opportunities waiting for you at Mozaic Academy. Our refugee education programs are designed to empower individuals on their journey to self-sufficiency. Explore our diverse range of classes below to start your educational path today. Let’s learn, grow, and build a better future together.