Real ID cards will be required as of:
May 7, 2025.
You start your application online and complete the process with a visit to the DMV.

Apply Online at:

https://REALID.dmv.ca.go

Congratulations - Suni Lee - Olympic Gold Medalist and first Lao/Hmong/American Olympic athlete.
Born Sunisa Phabsomphou in 2003, now 18 years old, Suni has accomplished amazing things in her short life time.

Please Be Aware

March 18, 2021
Over the last many months there have been a number of unprovoked attacks on Asian Americans presumed to be some hate filled retaliation for the hardships associated with the Coronavirus pandemic. Please be mindful of this when you are away from home and especially if you are traveling alone. As we have been doing for more than a year now, we must continue to protect ourselves and those we love.

If you see something, report it to local law enforcement.

Protect the elderly and vulnerable.

Avoid being alone in public places.

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Updated: January 27, 2023
The CDC and health agencies across the country have updated their safety recommendations. Vaccination still remains the first, best tool offered by the American government. The more people that get vaccinated, the sooner this pandemic will endl.

If you have not yet been vaccinated, please consider the impact your choice may have on yourself, your family and your community.
The links below may help you better understand COVID-19 vaccination options and opportunities.

While there are many things we don't know there are a few things we do.

• Stay Safe and help protect those around you
• Wear A Mask When Advised
• Wash Your Hands Regularly
• If you are sick - STAY HOME - Self Test - Contact Your Provider
• Get Vaccinated

Protect Yourself, Your Community and Those you Love.
The links below can guide you to information about Testing and Vaccinations.

For additional information about the COVID-19 pandemic:

Global level through the World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/
US level through the CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html
California
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx
San Diego
  https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/coronavirus/

Posted: December 27, 2021

Posted: August 10, 2022 Updated: September 6, 2022

Lao Teacher Wanted

"I am seeking a native Lao speaker who may be interested in teaching at my school here in Clairemont Mesa. I have a student who is interested in learning the language for their work. They are looking to study over the course of a year. 

Pay starts at $25/hour for two hour classes three days a week... Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
If you may know anyone who is interested in teaching the Lao language please let me know.
Please Contact:
Rachelle
Location Manager Language Door | San Diego
7380 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 202A
San Diego, CA 92111
858-467-1230
email: sd@languagedoor.com
Check Their Web Site

Hanna Interpreting Services

July 28, 2021

Looking for English/Lao interpreters for a variety of situations including in person medical appointments.

Seeking:
Strong bilingual communication skills and strong time management skills (you are always on time for appointments.
Professional interpreting experience is not required, but we do require interpreters to be fluent in the language requested and English, and be comfortable with basic medical terminology. Volunteer interpreting experience would also be great to have.
This would be an on-call, as needed basis, and interpreters will be notified of assignments by phone, email, or text, where they can accept or decline.
Requirments include a current California business license as required by the state.

For Additional Information Please Contact:

Hanami Do
Recruiting Supervisor Hanna Interpreting Services LLC
O: +1 619 930 9285
O: +1 619 741-0000
Email: recruiting@hannais.com

Web Site: https://hannais.com/

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Manpower Group

August 6, 2020

ManpowerGroup Public Sector (MGPS) is looking for individuals who are interested in working from 30 – 40 hours a week from home as phone and video interpreters. No previous experience as an interpreter is required, but it is important to have very strong speaking and listening skills in both the target language and English. Candidates must also be willing to provide video interpretation in addition to phone interpretation. If you are interested in this type of opportunity, we would like to encourage you complete our online Candidate Questionnaire at, https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/9683fb1ab53b4c81b0a508a9af36480c, at your earliest convenience. If you have good conversational skills and strong vocabulary skills in specific subject areas, please be sure to note this when you complete our Questionnaire. There are numerous benefits to this opportunity:

For Additional Information Please Contact:

Eunjin “Hannah” Kim
Multilingual Recruiter ManpowerGroup Public Sector
O: +1 703 245 9388
C: +1 410 689 8884
F: +1 703 245 9401
hannah.kim@ManpowerGroupsecure.com http://manpowergroup.us/publicsector/

Full-time status for any interpreter who works a minimum of 30 hours per week

Benefits from the company for all full-time employees including health and 401K.

Up to five (5) weeks of PAID professional training provided by the company before conducting any phone/video interpretation.

Provision of a laptop and headset by the company at no cost to the interpreter.

After successfully completing the company’s interpreter training, they send all full-time interpreters the laptop and necessary hardware, so there are no out-of-cost expenses to the interpreters.

The ability to work a weekly set schedule with set hours. Flexibility in terms of the days and times available for work.

Some of the positions require the interpreter to work one weekend day a week. Karen interpreters are paid $17/hour for part-time (20-39 hours) and $19/hour for full-time (40 hours).

Laotian interpreters are paid $18 per hour (part-time which is 20-39 hours a week) and $20 per hour (full-time which is 40 hours a week). Note: Some companies pay only for the minutes interpreters are actually on the phone interpreting on a call.

You will have the ability to put your linguist skills to direct use assisting other individuals throughout the United States and to help first responders (firefighters, police, EMTs, etc.), medical professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc.), financial specialists (bankers, etc.), insurance specialists, and others.

June 4, 2020... 
We hope you are all safe and finding ways to prosper during this pandemic. As the country re-opens we will post any plans for resuming our community outreach.

April 7, 2020
Pad Thai Restaurant owners Ritsa Chanthabandith and Jay Inthasane, in collaboration with Lao community supporters and LCCC, launched the “LUNCH BOX” prepared meal donations to the front line healthcare workers at Palomar Hospital in San Marcos (100 lunch boxes) and Loma Linda in Murrieta (40 lunch boxes). It is the Lao community's way of saying “THANK YOU” for their hard work and for putting themselves in harms way to ensure their patients are taken care of and lives are saved from COVID19.
With kind giving, love and togetherness, we shall overcome this pandemic ❤️
Thanks to Ritsa, the Pad Thai Restaurant team, community volunteers, the LCCC team, and all who contributed to this effort. You are blessed for your kind hearts and selfless giving. 🙏🙏🙏

Pacific Arts Movement - Asian Film Festival

Are you interested in producing original film works depicting Lao culture? Interested in participating in any number of roles in the creative process? Take a look at San Diego's Pacific Arts Movement. A Pacific Arts Movement membership paves the way for a host of opportunities in the independent film industry and strengthens our community when we get involved to tell the Lao story.
For more information, contact our Development & Engagement Director, Kathleen Dang at membership@pacarts.org.
Online at: https://pacarts.org/membership/

Share Asian Joy
Check out @shareasianjoy (Instagram), PacArts' newest project! Inspired by the 10th SDAFF Spring Showcase special presentation "Songs Our Elders Taught Me," Share Asian Joy will be a space for the AAPI community to celebrate ourselves in our happiest moments and recognize the beauty, depth, and diversity of our culture.

Posted: July 31, 2021