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Lớp học Newcomer là lợi thế lao động tiếp theo của Louisville — Bài của Di Tran trên Louisville Business First

Cộng đồng học viên đa ngôn ngữ tại Louisville cùng học và xây dựng kế hoạch nghề nghiệp
Cộng đồng học viên đa ngôn ngữ tại Louisville cùng học và xây dựng kế hoạch nghề nghiệp

Một dấu mốc truyền thông của cộng đồng Louisville — và một lời cảm ơn chân thành.

Photograph by Di Tran of his published Louisville Business First viewpoint, Louisville’s next workforce advantage is sitting in Newcomer classrooms
Print publication evidence: Louisville Business First, Oct. 30–Nov. 5, 2026, p. 31. Photo credit: Photograph by Di Tran. Rights: Article, page design, and all underlying publication rights © Louisville Business First / American City Business Journals. All rights reserved. Shared here exactly as photographed for documentary and community-reference purposes.

Louisville Business First đã đăng bài quan điểm của Di Tran, “Louisville’s next workforce advantage is sitting in Newcomer classrooms” (Lợi thế lực lượng lao động tiếp theo của Louisville đang ở trong các lớp học Newcomer), trong số báo in ngày 30 tháng 10 đến 5 tháng 11 năm 2026, trang 31.

Xin cảm ơn Tổng biên tập Shea Van Hoy và đội ngũ Louisville Business First vì luôn tạo không gian nghiêm túc cho những ý tưởng thực tế, tiếng nói địa phương và công việc nâng cộng đồng đi lên. Việc một tờ báo kinh doanh địa phương đưa câu chuyện học sinh mới đến vào cuộc thảo luận về tương lai kinh tế là điều rất đáng trân trọng.

Thông điệp chính

Học sinh Newcomer không phải là một chương trình bên lề. Các em là một phần của lực lượng lao động, khách hàng, doanh nhân và lãnh đạo cộng đồng tương lai của Louisville. AI có thể hỗ trợ dịch hướng dẫn, giải thích khái niệm, tạo bài thực hành và phản hồi nhanh; nhưng giáo viên phải giữ quyền chuyên môn, dữ liệu riêng tư phải được bảo vệ, gia đình phải nhận thông báo rõ ràng bằng nhiều ngôn ngữ, phải có lựa chọn không dùng AI, và kết quả phải được đo trước khi tuyên bố thành công.

Sáu câu hỏi gia đình nên đặt ra

  1. Ai chịu trách nhiệm chuyên môn và quyết định cuối cùng?
  2. Công cụ nào được nhà trường cho phép, và dùng cho mục tiêu học tập nào?
  3. Dữ liệu nào được phép nhập, dữ liệu nào tuyệt đối không được nhập?
  4. Gia đình được thông báo bằng ngôn ngữ nào, và lựa chọn không dùng AI ra sao?
  5. Kết quả được đo bằng kỹ năng gì, trong thời gian nào, bởi ai?
  6. Khi nào chương trình phải dừng, sửa đổi hoặc không mở rộng?

Tôn trọng con người trước công nghệ

Bài viết không nói rằng một người dùng AI có thể thay thế mười giáo viên. Đó là một tuyên bố chưa có bằng chứng. Đề xuất đúng đắn hơn là thử nghiệm nhỏ, minh bạch, do giáo viên dẫn dắt, có giới hạn dữ liệu và có quyền dừng rõ ràng.

Việt Báo Louisville ghi lại dấu mốc này để cộng đồng có thể tiếp cận bằng tiếng Việt, đồng thời không sao chép toàn bộ bài báo hoặc trang báo thuộc Louisville Business First. Đây là bản tóm lược giáo dục, không phải thông báo chính thức của JCPS hay sự xác nhận của bất kỳ cơ quan nào.

Publication and source note: Louisville Business First published Di Tran’s guest viewpoint in its Oct. 30–Nov. 5, 2026 print issue, page 31. The supplied print page and the editor’s acceptance thread verify publication. As of Nov. 2, a public article permalink was not discoverable in the publication’s web index; the link below therefore goes to Louisville Business First’s Louisville edition rather than an invented URL. This page displays Di Tran’s exact, unaltered photograph of the published print page for documentary and community-reference purposes. The photograph is credited to Di Tran; the article, page design, and all underlying publication rights remain © Louisville Business First / American City Business Journals. All rights reserved. Publication does not imply that Louisville Business First, JCPS, KDE, JCTC, or any cited organization endorses Di Tran, this proposal, or any affiliated organization.

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Louisville Business First: Elevating Every Voice for the Future of Louisville

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Louisville Business First has long been recognized as one of the city’s most trusted sources for business and community news. What sets it apart is its rare commitment to presenting multiple perspectives, even when they may seem to contradict one another. That kind of balance is difficult to achieve in journalism, yet it is exactly what makes a community stronger.

Recently, the publication gave space to two powerful voices offering different, but equally compelling, visions for Louisville’s future leadership.

In June 2025, civic leader Nikki R. Lanier wrote “Why Louisville Needs Its First Black Mayor.”
Her piece made the case that representation matters — not only for the Black community but for the city as a whole. Lanier argued that Louisville has reached a turning point where inclusive leadership, grounded in equity and fairness, could help heal longstanding divisions. She emphasized that the strength of the city lies in lifting historically underrepresented voices into leadership roles, ensuring that everyone sees themselves reflected in Louisville’s progress.

Two months later, entrepreneur and immigrant Di Tran published “Why Louisville Needs a Republican Immigrant Mayor.”
His perspective, rooted in his nearly 30 years of living in Louisville after arriving as a teenage refugee from Vietnam, focused on resilience, discipline, and opportunity. Tran argued that leadership should come from someone who has lived through poverty, struggled with language and culture, and built a future through hard work. He stressed that Louisville needs a mayor who embodies both conservative values of discipline and liberal values of inclusion — someone who bridges communities, invests in education and technology, and ensures opportunity for all, from East to West Louisville, from blue-collar to white-collar families.

Together, these two essays demonstrate what makes Louisville — and America — truly beautiful. Two very different voices, standing side by side, offering distinct paths yet sharing a common goal: a stronger, more inclusive, more resilient city.

This is the essence of freedom: not a single story, but many; not one perspective, but the full spectrum of lived experience. It is this diversity of thought and courage of expression that makes Louisville a city to be proud of, and America a beacon of hope to the world.

Louisville Business First deserves recognition for fostering this dialogue. By giving equal space to leaders from different communities, political leanings, and lived experiences, it upholds the values of fairness, inclusion, and truth. For residents of Louisville, this kind of journalism is not just news coverage — it is a reflection of who we are and who we aspire to be.

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Louisville Business First’s 2024 Most Admired CEOs and Business Impact Awards: A Night of Inspiration and Gratitude

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Louisville’s brightest business leaders gathered at the Galt House Hotel’s Archibald Cochran Room for a night of celebration at the 2024 Most Admired CEOs and Business Impact Awards, hosted by Louisville Business First. Among the honorees was Di Tran, CEO of Louisville Beauty Academy, whose journey and heartfelt gratitude speech captured the essence of the American Dream.

A Moment of Honor and Reflection

Di Tran, joined by his wife Vy Truong, his esteemed mentors including Ray Brundige, Clark Cox, Rick Dye, and his school director Crystal Beeler, expressed deep appreciation for the recognition. Sharing the spotlight with some of Louisville’s most influential leaders, Di Tran humbly thanked Louisville Business First for elevating businesses across the city, including his own series of small businesses that have made a significant economic impact.

Di Tran’s Speech: “Vietnamese Born, American Made”

In his acceptance speech, Di Tran reflected on his inspiring journey:

*”I am Vietnamese Born, American Made. It is all God, and the United States of America is the number one country on Earth. Louisville City and Kentucky State are the most beautiful places for me. I came here in 1995 with zero English, sponsored by Catholic Charities. My ESL teacher taught me the language—can you understand me now? Thanks to them, I stand before you today.

Being honored alongside the President of the University of Louisville is surreal because UofL made me a computer engineer with a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Sullivan University gave me PhD-level education. Each of you, one way or another, has had a hand in shaping me into who I am today. That’s why I call the United States number one—because of the love and opportunities it gives to people like me.”*

A Legacy of Impact

Di Tran didn’t stop there. He turned the spotlight to his business, Louisville Beauty Academy, which he credits as a significant force for workforce development in the city:

“With our school director, Crystal Beeler—whom I call the Most Admired School Director—we have lifted over 1,000 lives, transforming them into licensed beauty professionals. Many of these graduates now own salons worth more than half a million dollars, contributing between $20 million to $50 million in annual economic impact. And we are just getting started.”

A Grateful Heart

Di Tran closed his speech by thanking his mentors, his wife, and Louisville Business First for the honor of being among such great leaders. He emphasized his gratitude to the USA and God, the foundations of his success.

The event was not just a celebration of achievements but a testament to the resilience, determination, and community spirit that make Louisville and the United States a beacon of opportunity and progress.

Congratulations to All Honorees

Di Tran shares this prestigious recognition with an incredible group of leaders, including Melisa Adkins (UofL Health), Summer Auerbach (Rainbow Blossom Inc.), and many others who continue to inspire and elevate Louisville’s business community.

Here’s to another year of innovation, leadership, and impact in Louisville!

Louisville Beauty Academy continues its mission of transforming lives through beauty education. To learn more or enroll, visit www.LouisvilleBeautyAcademy.net or text 502-625-5531.

REFERENCES

https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/c/get-to-know-our-2024-most-admired-ceos.html

https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/c/get-to-know-our-2024-most-admired-ceos/30283/di-tran.html

https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2024/10/03/announcing-here-are-lbfs-most-admired-ceos-honoree.html

https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/event/169496/2024/most-admired-ceosbusiness-impact-awards

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CEO Roundtable Event Highlights: Navigating Economic Uncertainty with Local Leaders

Louisville Business First hosted its 3rd annual CEO Roundtable, offering valuable insights on the economic landscape from local business leaders. Di Tran, a multi-business owner, was among the attendees, captivated by the diverse perspectives on pressing challenges faced by businesses today. The event included panelists Cindy Collier, President and CEO of Mister P Express; Stacy Griggs, CEO of El Toro; Chris Ratterman, CEO of Shady Rays; and Thad Solomon, President and CEO of Steel Technologies LLC.

Key Discussion Points

1. Workforce Shortages and Vocational Education:
Panelists unanimously highlighted the difficulty in finding skilled workers—a challenge exacerbated by a national focus on college degrees at the expense of vocational training. Cindy Collier illustrated the potential in vocational paths, noting that truck drivers at her company can earn up to $150,000 annually without needing a college degree.

2. Inflation and Rising Costs:
All leaders expressed concern about inflation, especially its impact on fuel prices, which significantly affects operational costs in transportation. Collier emphasized that rising gas prices add considerable strain on her company’s financials.

3. Resilient Business Models and Financial Stability:
Di Tran was particularly impressed by Cindy Collier’s story of her father founding Mister P Express over 30 years ago. She shared how the company has thrived by operating with minimal debt, buying property and equipment outright, and maintaining lean operations. This debt-free model proved crucial for survival during the pandemic, offering financial flexibility amidst widespread economic uncertainty.

4. New Administration and Inflation Measures:
While the panel remained cautiously optimistic about the incoming administration’s approach to managing inflation, the CEOs collectively acknowledged the need for policy measures to control costs and support business growth.

5. The Role of AI and Innovation:
While AI is anticipated to impact many sectors, the panelists noted that human-to-human interactions remain essential in their industries, where personal relationships drive business. Innovation, they affirmed, should be embedded in company culture rather than isolated to a department.

This event underscored the challenges and resilience of local businesses as they adapt to economic shifts, maintain essential workforce relationships, and explore innovative yet grounded approaches for sustainable growth.

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