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The Vietnamese Community Across the United States

Vietnamese Americans are a growing ethnic group in the United States, with an estimated population of around 2 million as of 2021. They have a rich and diverse cultural heritage and have made significant contributions to American society in areas such as business, politics, and the arts. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Vietnamese community across the United States, their history, and their current situation.

History of Vietnamese Americans

The first wave of Vietnamese immigration to the United States began in the mid-1970s, after the fall of Saigon in 1975. Many Vietnamese fled their country to escape persecution, poverty, and war. The United States, as a result of its involvement in the Vietnam War, accepted refugees as part of its humanitarian efforts.

Over the years, the Vietnamese community in the United States has grown and become more established. They have formed vibrant communities, especially in cities such as Orange County, California, and Houston, Texas. In recent years, a second wave of Vietnamese immigration has taken place, driven by economic and political factors in their home country.

Current Situation

Today, the Vietnamese community in the United States is diverse, with members coming from a range of backgrounds and experiences. They have established a strong cultural presence, with many communities hosting festivals and events that showcase their cultural heritage. The community has also made significant contributions to the American economy, with many Vietnamese Americans owning small businesses and working in a variety of industries.

Despite these successes, the Vietnamese community has also faced a number of challenges. Many struggle with poverty, unemployment, and language barriers. The community has also faced discrimination and prejudice, especially during the early years of their immigration to the United States. However, Vietnamese Americans have overcome these challenges through hard work and perseverance, and they continue to make important contributions to American society.

The Vietnamese community in the United States has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, and has made important contributions to American society. Despite facing challenges, the community continues to grow and thrive, and its members are proud of their heritage and their place in American society. Through their perseverance, hard work, and determination, the Vietnamese community is a testament to the American Dream and the promise of a better life for those who are willing to work for it.

USA Vietnamese Population

As of 2021, the Vietnamese community is one of the fastest-growing Asian American communities in the United States, with a population estimated to be around 2 million. They are found in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, but the largest populations are in California, Texas, and Washington.

In California, the largest concentration of Vietnamese Americans can be found in the cities of Orange County, San Jose, and the Little Saigon neighborhood of Westminster. Texas is home to a large Vietnamese community in Houston and its suburbs, as well as in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In Washington, the largest Vietnamese community is located in the Seattle metropolitan area.

There are also smaller Vietnamese communities in other states such as Virginia, Louisiana, and Massachusetts, among others. These communities often form around church communities, traditional markets, and small business centers, and play a significant role in supporting and sustaining the cultural heritage of the Vietnamese people in the United States.

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Thank you for your support and for being a part of the Vietnamese community in Louisville, KY. Together, we can continue to grow, connect, and thrive.

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Workforce Development

Press Release: Editor, The Louisville Courier Journal – True Work-Ready for Day One Organizations in Louisville KY – Community Rise Back Effort – 03-10-2021

To:                  Editor, The Louisville Courier Journal

Date:               March 10, 2021

The leaders of Kentucky’s public community colleges raised an important and timely issue (“Will you be ready to go to work…” CJ, 3.8.2021) regarding the resources and support necessary to put Kentuckians back to work as the restrictions from the pandemic abate. The gap between available occupational, technical, and professional career opportunities and the workforce-ready talent to meet them has grown, not shrunk, in the last year. Lifting restrictions and opening in-person enterprises will unleash a tidal wave of pent-up demand that generates economic activity and wealth. The question is, who will benefit from that economic turbo-charge and for how long?

The emphasis on institutional diversity, equity and inclusion appropriately sets expectations that demand much more than status quo. Specifically, the DEI post-pandemic economy should benefit minority and low-income populations, and in a manner that is sustainable and long-term. The post-pandemic workforce and small business community in Louisville must reflect and support economic success and personal achievement by minorities, low-income individuals, immigrants, and those displaced by poor health, military service, and other social circumstances. Principles of diversity and inclusion are paramount.

Include Kentucky-based career colleges in the mix of institutions that are helping individuals re-train, re-skill and re-tool for employment and entrepreneurship post-pandemic. The Louisville Beauty Academy (www.louisvillebeautyacademy.net) and the Louisville Institute of Technology (www.louisvilleit.org) excel at providing on-time, immersive and true work-ready programs that prepare graduates for employment on day one.  Completers at LBA immediately go to work for nail and beauty salons because the training specifically ensures their success in earning Kentucky licensure. Likewise, successful apprentices at LIT can attain the Full-Stack Programmer “I Have Done It” certificate in three months. Employers in financial, healthcare, logistics and manufacturing are eager to put those IT professionals to work immediately, solving enterprise system deficiencies and delivering end-to-end interoperability that includes text-driven end user applications.

LIT and LBA programs are extremely specific to the workforce. They are typically shorter and more intense than programs offered at other institutions because they recognize the importance of timely completion and employment. They are highly hands-on, emphasizing practical real-time instruction. The programs are highly affordable and accessible in-person, on-line or in combination.

Community college leaders acknowledged that job-seekers post-pandemic are “most likely to enroll in a nondegree program or seek skills training.” That phenomenon is driven by the economic and entrepreneurial opportunities right around the corner. LBA and LIT are ideal complements to public post-secondary education. The diversity and inclusion principles apply to the academies’ ownership, staff, and student populations. It should also apply to the institutional diversity that is supported in our community to achieve the DEI economic boom that is so necessary.

Di Tran, CEO – Louisville Beauty Academy/Louisville Institute of Technology

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