mission language and vocational school (mlvs) has been in continuous operation as a community-based education center for over 44 years, administering federal, state, and locally funded programs. each year the school enrolls over 300 students, and has an annual operating budget of $1.25 million. more than 70% of graduating students continue to be employed after one year, managing to escape the poverty cycle and become self-sufficient, productive individuals in their communities.