SpecialEvents

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Greater New York Youth Literacy Award

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We are excited to invite young writers to participate in the 2024 Greater New York Youth Literacy Award, a unique opportunity to showcase their writing skills, explore Chinese culture, and win prizes of up to $1,000! Organized by CMP, CMP Chinese School, and CMP Collegiate Student Services Center (CSSC), co-organized by CCBA (中華公所), co-hosted by Chinese Culture Art Association (詩畫琴棋會), this contest aims to inspire youth to continue learning and writing in Chinese while embracing their cultural heritage.

Contest Details:

  • Categories:

    • Essay

    • Fiction

    • Poetry

  • Groups:

    • Youth Group

    • Young Adult/Adult Group

    • International Student Group

  • Awards:
    Prizes up to $1,000!

  • Eligibility:
    This contest is open to all living in New York and surrounding areas, regardless of background, as long as you can attend the awards ceremony in New York City. Whether you are a native speaker or learning Chinese as a second language, we encourage you to participate and express your unique voice!

  • Submission Deadline has been extended: January 31st, 2025

    For full details on how to submit your work, please refer to the event website.

Winners Announced for the 2024 Kids' Drawing Contest!

The winners of the 12th Kid’s Mid-Autumn Drawing Competition, organized by CMP Chinese School, have been announced! This year, 90 young artists were awarded prizes from an impressive 408 entries spanning multiple states, as well as submissions from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The competition featured three inspiring themes: '“Mid-Autumn Festival Family Memory” “Self-Portrait in Daily Life,'“and “Travel Impressions.” Through their paintbrushes, children creatively shared personal stories and brought each theme to life with vibrant imagination and artistry.

Congratulations to all our young artists!

CMP 2024 Thanksgiving Reception

CMP hosted a Thanksgiving Reception on November 19th, extending our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible donors and supporters who selflessly championed our cause throughout the year. The event, held at our headquarters at 55 Chrystie Street, welcomed over 70 attendees, including 12 esteemed board members and more than 50 dedicated supporters and donors.

This special occasion provided a unique platform for our donors and board members to engage with our team, gaining insights into our work and understanding how their contributions play a vital role in fulfilling CMP's mission of promoting economic self-sufficiency.

Group Picture from 2024 CMP Thanksgiving Reception

The highlight of the evening was the 7 p.m. media ceremony, where attendees had the opportunity to hear inspiring stories from our former students, Aria and Yiming. These individuals shared their transformative journeys, narrating how CMP played a pivotal role in their personal development, leaving a positive impact on their lives.

Now a student at LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York, Yiming laughs that when he was first recommended by a friend to come to CMP's Train & Earn program (formerly known as the OSY program), he didn't believe that it was really free. But he later found out that this organization had been helping Chinese in the community free of charge for many years. He was offered an internship through this program, and his excellent performance led him to become a part-time computer teacher at the Hamilton-Madison House, where he was interned.

Aria was a student in Peter's class at CMP. While improving her English with us, she also wrote her first English resume with the help of our job developer. She is now an English teacher at the Senior Center for the Chinese Planning Council and is preparing to apply for college to pursue a higher degree with the help of the Train & Earn Program instructor. She said, “CMP has made me who I am now. I hope CMP gets better and better and is seen by more people.”

Representative Ravi Reddi from the office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, State Senator Brian Kavanagh, Representative Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio from the Office of Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Commissioner of the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Dynishal Gross also presented at the event.

Some highlight photos:

“Love and Cultivate: Building a New Home Together” Immigrant Fair on October 3

Join us for the “Love and Cultivate: Building a New Home Together” Immigrant Fair! This collaborative event, supported by government agencies, civic organizations, and private sector partners, aims to empower new immigrants in New York. And CMP is proud to be one of them!

The Immigrant Fair will also provide the following free services:

  • Individual legal consultation

  • Application for IDNYC Card

  • Various benefits and resources of the city government

  • And More!

🗓️ Thursday, October 3, 2024

⏰ 10 am - 3 pm

📍 Herald Gospel Plaza (42-35 Main Street, 2 FL, Flushing, NY11355)

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CMP 2024 Fall Job Fair in Chinatown on September 25th

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CMP hosted its Fall 2024 Job Fair on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Chinatown YMCA, co-sponsored by the Chinatown YMCA and TD Bank. A total of 45 employers participated in the job fair, the largest number of employers in the CMP's history of organizing job fairs. As in previous years, the job fair was open to job seekers free of charge and attracted more than 900 people participated.

CMP Job Fair was attended by employers from Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, including government agencies, community organizations, and businesses of all sizes. These job opportunities span from entry-level to senior positions, enabling participants to find the roles that best suit their skills and experience. Employer list flyer was available in English, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, and Korean to welcome participants from different ethnic groups. The large turnout of job seekers, representing a wide range of ages and ethnicities, mirrored the diversity of the job opportunities available.

Hong Shing Lee, Executive Director of CMP, Andrew Liberatore, Vice President & Store Manager of TD Bank, Michael A. Keller, Executive Director of Chinatown YMCA, Ling Xia Ye, Senior Field Representative of Congressman Goldman’s office, Adam Chen, Director of Asian-American Outreach Intergovernmental Affairs of State of New York Office of The Attorney, State Senator Kavanagh, and Councilmember Marte attended the opening ceremony and welcomed the job seekers and recruiters to the job fair, expressing hope that it would not only energize the community’s revitalization but also create more opportunities for its residents.

CMP holds two job fairs annually, in March and September. The first job fair took pace at Flushing YMCA in March, and this is the second. Please stay tuned for the next job fair, scheduled for March in 2025.

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Join us for our upcoming Job Fair on September 25th (Wednesday) from 10 AM to 3 PM at Chinatown YMCA (273 Bowery, New York, NY 10002)

We're thrilled to bring together job seekers and employers for a day of networking and opportunities. Stay tuned for future updates, including the list of employers attending and other on-site events.

Mark your calendars and get ready to take the next step in your career journey!

For Employers: Sign up to secure your spot on Job Fair

(flyer updated on September 23th, 2024)

Kids' Mid Autumn Drawing Contest 2024 Are Open for Submissions!

We are thrilled to announce the Kids' Mid-Autumn Drawing Online Contest, organized by CMP Chinese School. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to showcase their artistic talents and unleash their creative potential!

💡Topics:

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Family Memory

Self Portrait in Daily Life

Travel Impressions

✉️Submission:

To enter the contest, simply submit your artwork electronically by sending it to ccsinnyc@gmail.com. Please make sure to include two pages in your submission.

🌟Deadline:

October 20 (Deadline for submission).

See more details from the attached poster!

CMP BOC Joined the NYC Small Business Month Expo

On May 29th, NYC Small Business Services hosted its first-ever NYC Small Business Month Expo to address the needs of small business owners. CMP Business Outreach Center (BOC) was excited to participate, offering face-to-face Q&A sessions and sharing information about our CMP classes and programs.

The event was a fantastic opportunity for us to connect directly with entrepreneurs, providing personalized guidance and showcasing the resources we offer to help small businesses thrive. We were inspired by the passion and dedication of the attendees and are committed to supporting people. Thank you for having us!

SBS is hosting the first-ever NYC Small Business Month Expo to address the needs of small business

owners of all stages, industries, and boroughs. We're thrilled to announce that CMP will be participating!

Free services from 100+ city programs, agencies, and partners for all NYC business owners in one place!

• Faster city permits and licenses

• Financing and legal assistance

• Hire workers

• Contract with NYC

• Free consultations, workshops,

and networking

• ... and much more!

🗓️ Time: May 29th, Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm

📍 Location: Pier 36 (299 South Street, New York, NY 10002)