YAT Trainings!

YAT experiences possible scenarios of what might take place in an interview. Here Ton is playing a mother while tending to two very needy kids, while Rosa and Paul attempts for the interview, but fails, and reschedules.

(Left) In a previous training the YAT members learned all about interviews!  They learned to transition their questions to make the conversation smoother, to not include their own bias, and to especially accommodate the interviewee in all possible way for their convenient.

YAT members then did an Oral History interview on their parents and shared their process with the group.  Although, it was awkward for many, it proved to be a stepping-stone for better interviews in the future!

YAT’s Retreat-Bonding through Teamwork!

YAT team is introduced to building a square blindfolded, this requires much teamwork and usage of the surroundings!

The first Youth Action Team (YAT) retreat was a success in November!  YAT team members were introduced to one another as well as to some of the members of the  Advisory Committee.  The YAT team was introduced to the CARE project and figured out some general ideas of what the Vietnamese Community may need.  Through various games, and late night adventures, the YAT team has bonded and will work throughout the upcoming year to develop surveys, interview questions, and form focus groups in order to access the data necessary to compile the 3-5 year plan for our community.

YAT Team Members:  Vivian Dao, Paul Le, Cuong Nguyen, Nghia Nguyen, Ton Nguyen, Rosa Nguyen, Tanner Phan, Tony Vo, and Verlinda Vu