"Hard work in one good direction for a long period of time."
About Us
Haiti is a country rich with culture, capable individuals, and communities. Because of Haiti’s complex history, the vast majority of Haitians do not have the opportunities or resources to live out their dreams, let alone provide for their basic needs.
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Responding to this reality, Lakou NFP was founded in 2017 and grounded in the ideology that, if equipped with quality education and opportunities, Haitians will change Haiti. Our program participants receive unparalleled on-the-job-site & in-classroom skill development coupled with a solid income base that allows them to take care of their families. Additionally, Haiti is highly prone to both hurricanes and earthquakes.
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Lakou’s program teaches disaster-resilient construction techniques that mitigate the risk that Haitians live with every day.
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Since its inception, Lakou NFP has engaged over 20 construction training participants in intensive on-the-job and classroom learning. We have successfully launched a social enterprise for construction contracts and built relationships with the greater community for continued collective progress.
Lakou's model is unique
Lakou was founded in 2017 in Les Cayes, Haiti, with the belief that the construction industry has the potential to teach and train individuals to become skilled workers. Lakou recognizes that construction is a critical cornerstone for development and that training alone is not enough to effect change and make a difference in Haitian society and beyond.
To address this challenge, Lakou has a unique approach to education that centers on internships as the first step, followed by a business development model that focuses on commercial construction. This approach provides a real opportunity for change and development from within, with the core benefits of Lakou's program being career exposure, exploration, coaching, and monitoring, leading to stable employment.
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Lakou focuses on providing career opportunities through world-class vocational training, with individuals receiving training on real-world construction projects and gaining valuable experience while developing critical skills.
Below are some of the offerings that make us stand out among competitors.
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Earn & Learn Model
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Internship-First Approach
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Authentic, Projects-Based Learning
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Concentration on Commercial Construction
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Adapted Curriculum
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Unique Coaching Approach
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Steppingstone Diplomas
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Foreman Training Program
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Quality Earthquake-Resistant Construction
Our Programs
Lakou's three-year commercial construction program is meticulously designed to provide participants with a comprehensive training experience, preparing them to become skilled and productive workers in the construction industry. The program is structured so that participants receive a certificate after each year, signifying the successful completion of that year's coursework.