CMP's Financial Literacy & Retail Banking training program, in partnership with Flushing Bank, successfully concluded on Friday, March 21, 2025, with a graduation ceremony at CMP. Eighteen participants completed the intensive eight-week program and were awarded certificates of completion, recognizing their dedication and achievements.
Shared Goal for Community Prosperity: Supporting Career Development
This graduation ceremony marks CMP’s second completed vocational training program and first public graduation ceremony since the 2020 Fire and Pandemic, drawing significant attention from the community. Several senior representatives from Flushing Bank attended the event. In his speech, Senior Executive Vice-President & Chief Retail and Client Development Officer Mike Bingold highlighted Flushing Bank's long-standing commitment to community development, emphasizing that this training program represents a key initiative in giving back to the community.
Senior Vice President & Director of Retail Banking Ling Xu shared her personal journey as a member of an immigrant family, underscoring Flushing Bank’s dedication to supporting the career development of new immigrants. “Through programs like this, we aim not only to help participants achieve personal growth but also to inspire them to give back to the community, creating a virtuous cycle,” she emphasized.
Other distinguished attendees included Senior Vice President & Director of the Asian Segment Judy Ng, Senior Vice President & Area Manager Queens John Siu, Vice President & Branch Manager Chinatown Branch Li Fang Chen, Vice President & Branch Manager Kissena Branch Leo Wang, Vice President & Financial Consultant Jessica Han, five board members from CMP, and representatives from State Senator Kavanagh, Assemblymember Grace Lee, Councilmember Marte’s office.