CMP 2021 Virtual Job Fair: 3/25/2021

CMP will be hosting the 2021 Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, 3/25, from 10 am – 3 pm.

So far 15 employers from different industries/sectors have confirmed their attendance: healthcare, business, financial Services, retail, etc. Employers will share with job seekers information about their company and job openings, and will also answer questions that job seekers have. List is in formation and we are expecting more to come!

If you are looking for employment, don't miss the opportunity! It's open for all job seekers for FREE.

Register here: CMP Virtual Job Fair March 2021 Tickets, Thu, Mar 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Webinar on Soft Skills that Employers are Looking For & How To Improve Them

Join our webinar on Wednesday, 2/17, at 1:30 PM to learn about why soft skills are so important to employers and how to improve them.

RSVP: Soft Skills that Employers are Looking For & How To Improve It (TD Edition) Tickets, Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite

Webinar - Power Your Job Search Using Google Tools

Partnering with Grow with Google, we will be hosting a webinar on Power Your Job Search Using Google Tools on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 2pm-3pm.

In this webinar, participants will:

• discover new job opportunities using Google Search

• learn how to organize and enhance the job search experience using G Suite tools

• learn how to use Google Sheets to track the progress of job applications

• create a resume using Google Docs

Please RSVP here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4899884917796080400. Questions? Please contact us at MichelleChen@cmpny.org.

Civil Service 101 Information Session

Are you interested in pursuing a fulfilling career with the City? If you are, come attend our Civil Service 101 Information Session on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 10:30 am – 12 pm. The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (NYCDCAS) will connect you with more than 2000 + career opportunities in 80+ agencies the City is offering.

To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/0811CS101CMP. For more information, please contact Michelle Chen at michellechen@cmpny.org.

Career Panel Discussion with Google

Partnering with Google, we will host an online Career Panel Discussion on June 24th at 2-3 pm. Presenters from Google will share their professional experience, expert insight, career development tips with our participants.  If you are interested in participating, please email us at MichelleChen@cmpny.org.  

Webinar on DO's and DON'Ts during Video Interviews

Due to the rapid changes and economic uncertainty in today's job market, video interviews have become more and more crucial. On Wednesday, 6/10, at 2-3 pm, we will host a webinar on DO's and DON'Ts during Video Interviews to share with job seekers the best practices in preparing for a video interview and how they can leverage technology to put their best foot forward.

If you are interested in participating, please email us at MichelleChen@cmpny.org. 

How To Open A Home Daycare

A home daycare can be a great business opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs who love children. Want to open a home daycare but don't know where to begin? Attend our How To Open A Home Daycare workshop on Tuesday, May 19th at 11 am - 12:30 pm!

The online workshop will provide interested individuals a step by step guidance in opening a home daycare. It will be conducted in Korean. For more information or registration, please email JaeeunKim@cmpny.org.

CMP 2020 Flushing Job Fair - CANCELLED!

Due to a concern for our community, CMP has made the decision to cancel the March 26th Job Fair to be held at the YMCA of Flushing. While the event itself is cancelled, we will still connect job seekers with employers.

We are working with our tech team and the program staff to find the most effective way to connect job seekers to employers. We hope to provide more details about it soon.

Thank you for your understanding and hope to continue to assist job seekers and the larger community to best of our ability under the circumstance.

Insurance Careers Workshop

In partnership with the Chinese American Insurance Association (CAIA), we will be hosting a Workshop on Insurance Industry Careers on Tuesday, February 4th.

If you are a high school graduate or college student who is bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) and English, AND is interested in pursuing a career in the insurance industry, don’t miss it! If you are just curious about the current job market and trends in the insurance industry, you are also welcomed to attend as well!

Seats are limited. RSVP today here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/careers-in-the-insurance-industry-tickets-87175898459.

Career of the Future Workshop

If you are a college student who is unsure what to pick as your major and which route to take for your future , or if you have work experience and want to change your career direction but want to know more about the job market, attend our Career of the Future workshop on March 3rd!

Our special presenter Elena Volovelsky, a Labor Market Analyst from NYS Department of Labor will provide data about wages, important economic trends, occupational and career information. Don’t miss it!

Career Advancement Program

Our Career Advancement Program participants had such an engaging and fruitful day on the past Saturday, Nov. 9th!

Participants, that are looking to enter Corporate America or want to advance their careers in Corporate America, have received lots of valuable career advice and guidance from our corporate volunteer speakers and coaches in self-discovery and assessment, building their own brand, improving soft skills, job discovery and advancement, and tips of improving networking skills. We are glad they have found that the program was very inspiring and even exceeded their expectations.

We would like to give our sincere thanks to our volunteers who were so generous to have spent their Saturday with us and shared their professional experience and advice with our participants. THANK YOU ALL for helping our community members advance their careers!

Accelerate Your Career!

Do you want to accelerate your career or enter the corporate sector? Join our Career Advancement Program!

The program is designed to help young professionals with at least 3 years of work experience. Presentations and workshops are geared towards career preparation and advancement in the corporate sector.

Please refer to the flyer for more details. For registration, please contact Sonya Lin at sonyalin@cmpny.org. Thanks.

Market Line Hiring Event

LESEN will be hosting a public hiring event for The Market Line vendors this Friday, Oct. 25th, at the lower level of Essex Market with 25+ Part-Time and Full-Time Positions (7+ Businesses).

• Pre-screened members will be granted early access to the event at 10:30am to interview with vendors. They do not have to register with EventBrite (QR Code).

• Public referrals will be let in at 11am and must register with EventBrite (QR Code). If you are unable to register through the code, this is the website: https://themarketlinehiringevent.eventbrite.com. You can also go through the public process so that you can pre-screened at the event.

New CNA Cycle Started!

Our new cycle of Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program just started this past weekend!

In addition to basic nursing and personal care skills, safety and emergency care procedures, clinical skills for working in medical center and healthcare facilities, our students will also be getting work readiness training, including resume writing and interview skills during the program. They are on their way to become Certified Nurse Aides!

CMP 2019 Manhattan Job Fair

CMP 2019 Manhattan Job Fair will be held on Thursday, Sep. 26th, at 10 am - 3 pm, at CCBA (62 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013).

If you are tired of sending out tons of resumes without hearing a word in response, dress professionally, bring enough copies of your resumes, visit our 2019 Manhattan Job Fair, and be prepared to speak to the people who actually make hiring decisions!