Our Mission

At the end of the devastating 44-day war, a friend group of teachers, engineers, artists, and historians came together to create a community where the quest for education and the pursuit of friendship would be determinant factors in dealing with the post-traumatic aspects of the war. 

In late 2020, Learning Mission was founded with the purpose of assisting war veterans in reintegrating into society by offering a comprehensive education program centered around Information Technologies and English.

Learning Mission is 501(c)(3) tax-exempt NPO.

Our Success

We are proud to share that nearly 170 war veterans have become part of the Learning Mission Family. 35 of our students have successfully secured employment in the Armenian tech sector, while 5 students have been accepted into four-year university programs. 

100% - of our students acknowledged that being part of the Learning Mission community helped them overcome the post-traumatic stress they developed after the war. For us, this is the ultimate definition of success.

The video presented below highlights the stories of five of our students, providing a glimpse into their unique experiences.

Success for us is a willingness to give back to the community. Seven of our graduates are now teaching and mentoring other students. We are extremely proud!

Our Students

Learning Mission student body includes:

• Veterans of wars of 2022, 2020, and 2016.  
• Children and siblings of deceased, missing, or POW soldiers and officers of the Armenian and Artsakh Armed Forces 14-22 years old. 
• Children of currently serving officers of Armenian and Artsakh Armed Forces 14-22 years old.
• Armenian and Artsakh Armed Forces conscripts recently released from compulsory military service.

The Team Behind Learning Mission

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Artsakh Class

Learning Mission established a special class for students based in Artsakh in the fall of 2022. We were fortunate to make it to Artakh, meet our students, and provide them with laptops before the criminal blockade was imposed. We are proud of each of these heroes who continue their education under the most challenging conditions imaginable. Learning Mission intends to enhance its commitment to Artsakh by establishing additional classes regardless whether or not the blockade is lifted.

Student Journey with Learning Mission

Learning Mission does not offer an accelerated programming language course, as we firmly believe in a comprehensive and well-rounded approach to education. Our standard program duration spans 12-18 months, allowing us to tailor the curriculum to the individual pace of our students. 

We teach our students computer science fundamentals and introduce them to the C++ programming language. After 6 months, students have the option to continue with advanced C++ studies or switch to Python or Javascript tracks.

Advanced students are invited to partake in the Learning Mission Labs program, an applied experience that allows them to engage in real-world product development. Through this program, students gain hands-on experience in the entire development lifecycle and are exposed to the latest technologies.

Every student at Learning Mission takes part in English classes conducted twice a week, along with a weekly English conversation club. As part of our English education, Learning Mission places a strong emphasis on fostering soft skills.

We Are So Much More 

As an educational community, we surpass the boundaries of solely teaching programming languages and English. Our students are immersed in a rich curriculum encompassing history, art, and Armenian studies. Furthermore, we regularly invite guest lecturers to share their expertise on a wide range of subjects, including genetics, finance, and various other topics.

As a community, we actively participate in cultural and technology events, and we are privileged to visit diverse number of Armenian technology firms. These experiences serve as powerful motivators for our students, transforming their perspectives on the world.

Learning Mission students visit Siemens Armenia to learn about the semiconductor industry.

Learning Mission students attending Digitec Armenia.

Learning Mission students attending the Post-Impressionism lecture with terrific Nana Minasyan.

Learning Mission students attending a Yerevan Pantomime Theater.

Thank you! We eagerly anticipate welcoming you into our community.

This project supports:

Sustainable Development Goals

The Future Armenian goals