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Technical and Vocational TrainingCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Mission Language and Vocational School (MLVS) is a private, nonprofit community education center based in San Francisco, serving the Bay Area. It delivers job-focused language training and vocational programs for limited- or non-English-speaking, low- and moderate-income Latinos and other underserved families, augmented by economic development initiatives. Its offerings incorporate wraparound support services such as career counseling, job placement assistance, and referral support to help learners advance in the labor market. MLVS is recognized for its leadership in Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) and in delivering job-skills training, with an emphasis on enabling students to obtain well-paying jobs and build stable community ties. Positioned within the technical and vocational training sector, MLVS pursues education as a pathway to socioeconomic improvement for underserved populations. Based in San Francisco, it serves the Bay Area as a small nonprofit with governance and programs that stress citizens’ rights and responsibilities and a sense of community.