Workforce1 Info Session

In partnership with Workforce1, we will be hosting an information session on Tuesday, July 25th, from 11am to 12pm, via Zoom, to share with job seekers:

• How to register to Workforce1

• Resume/Interview Workshops

• Individual Training Grants (ITG)

• Available jobs opportunities

• opportunities for Q&A

RSVP here: Workforce 1 Information Session (jotform.com). You will receive the Zoom link a couple days before the info session.

Questions can be directed to CMP Job Developers Yasnil Fabian Montas at YFabianMontas@cmpny.org or Jasmine Lin at jasminelin@cmpny.org.

Career Advancement Program (CAP)

We have successfully wrapped up this year’s Career Advancement Program (CAP) on Saturday, June 24th, at NBCUniversal!

The CAP took place from May 24th through June 24nd. During the immensely inspiring 5-week program, our program participants who are working professionals aiming to advance their careers in or switch career direction to Corporate America, have received lots of invaluable career advice and guidance from our corporate volunteer speakers and mentors in self-discovery and assessment, building their own brand, improving soft skills, job discovery and advancement, and tips to develop networking skills and expand professional network.

Many THANKS to our amazing volunteer speakers and mentors who were so generous and enthusiastic in offering their career development advices!

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to PwC and NBCUniversal for warmly hosting session #1 on May 24th and session #5 on June 24th, respectively! Your support was much appreciated!

Workshop on Power Your Job Search

Join our free Power Your Job Search workshop on June 15th, at 12:30 PM, to discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn how to organize and enhance your job search experience using Google Workspace tools!

In this session we’ll discuss best practices for:

• Discovering career opportunities using Job Search on Google

• Using Google Sheets to track the progress of job applications

• Creating a resume using Google Docs

To register for the workshop: tinyurl.com/powerurjobsearch. Questions can be directed to yfabianmontas@cmpny.org or jasminelin@cmpny.org.

MTA, NYPD, NYCCHR Info Session

Partnering with MTA, NYPD, and NYC Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR), we will be hosting an online Information Session on Thursday, June 1st, 11am - 12pm, to share with job seekers available job opportunities at these agencies, how, when, and where to apply, how long the process takes, and what the examination requirements are, etc.

NYCCHR will also share information about how to protect your rights as a job seeker.

To register for the Info Session: tinyurl.com/June-1st. Questions can be directed to yfabianmontas@cmpny.org or jasminelin@cmpny.org.

CMP 2023 Flushing Job Fair - March 23

Job seekers, CMP will be hosting an in-person job fair on Thursday, March 23rd, from 10 AM to 3 PM, at Flushing YMCA (138-46 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354)! Put on your professional attire, bring sufficient copies of your resume, and get ready to talk to your potential employers!

The job fair is free and open to the public. Register here: tinyurl.com/JobFairSP23

Mini Job Fair for Bilingual Talents (English & Chinese)

CMP will be hosting a virtual Mini Job Fair on Thursday, 1/19, at 11 AM to 12:15 PM through Zoom. If you are bilingual in English and Chinese and looking for employment, don’t miss this opportunity! Email yfabianmontas@cmpny.org or jasminelin@cmpny.org to register for the job fair.

Participating employers include:

• Charles B. Wang Community Health Center

• Centers Plan For Healthy Living

• Caesar, Napoli & Spivak PLLC

• David J. Louie, Inc.

• Golden Fortune Import & Export

• United Orient Bank

Available bilingual job openings include: Custodian, Facilitator, Clinical Assistant, MA, Patient Services Rep., Claims Examiner, Credentialing Assistant, Legal/warehouse Assistant, Sales Rep. Bookeeper, Underwriting Assistant, Insurance Servicing/Processing Associate, Warehouse, Loan processor, Truck Driver, and more.

McKinsey & Company Career Forum

Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing

Partnering with Grow with Google, CMP will be hosting an online workshop on Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing on Tue, Oct 11, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT.

As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers.

In this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Create a compelling brand

• Define your audience

• Convert customers

• Build loyalty and advocacy

Register for the workshop here: Registration (gotowebinar.com). Questions can be directed to Yasnil Fabian Montas at YFabianMontas@cmpny.org.

Civil Service 101 Information Session

Partnering with NYC DCAS (Department of Citywide Administrative Services), we will be hosting a Civil Service 101 Information Session on Wednesday, September 14th, from 10:30 AM to 12 PM. If you are looking for a fulfilling career with one of the 80+ city agencies, don't miss this session!

RSVP at bit.ly/Sept14CMP.

Questions can be directed to CMP Job Developer Yasnil Fabian Montas at YFabianMontas@cmpny.org.

Opportunity to Meet Corporate Recruiters

Ascend is hosting their 2022 Virtual National Career Fair on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, from 1 PM - 5 PM ET.

Whether you are a student or working professional, this is a great chance to meet various corporate recruiters from a cross-section of industries hiring talents to fill their positions.

For non-Ascend members, there will be a $25 access fee. However, you can still gain FREE access to the Career Fair by registering through CMP.

To register through CMP, please email us at RachelZhou@cmpny.org or YFabianMontas@cmpny.org with the following information:

• Full Name

• Email Address (please make sure to provide the correct email address so you will receive the job fair access link)

• Mailing Address

• Phone Number

Once your information is received, CMP will help you register and you will receive a confirmation email from Ascend shortly after.

Following the Career Fair, CMP will follow up directly with you.

Don’t miss this great opportunity! Act fast!

CMP March 24th Virtual Job Fair

CMP will be hosting our Spring 2022 Job Fair on Thursday, March 24th , from 10 am – 2:30 pm via Zoom!

So far 20 employers from different industries/sectors have confirmed their attendance: healthcare, community organizations, 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. 

If you are looking for employment, sign up for the job fair！ The event is FREE and open to ALL job seekers．

Register here: Job Fair, Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Basic Photoshop Training Program

CMP will be starting a FREE Basic Photoshop Program on February 7, 2022 to provide training on basic tools & functions related to Photoshop program, basic knowledge on graphic design and its components, etc.

The program will start on February 7th and will last 4 weeks. Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday, from 8 pm - 9 pm.

Classes will be conducted in Korean.

For more information or registration, please contact us at 646-919-7986 or jaeeunkim@cmpny.org.

Mock Interview with McKinsey Volunteers

On Friday, November 12, at 11 am, in collaboration with volunteers from McKinsey & Company, we will be providing a virtual Mock Interview event for job seekers. The McKinsey team will help participants identify their interview strengths and weaknesses, and help them better prepare for future job interviews.

It’s great opportunity to test your skills and build confidence in a safe risk-free environment.  “Seats” are limited. Please act fast! Professional attire is required.

To RSVP for the event: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18Pal973K5m5uRBT2lbicKYCaa983xIaHIyD1FRVa0gw/edit#gid=0

CMP Fall 2021 Virtual Job Fair

CMP will be hosting our Fall 2021 Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, 9/23, from 10 am – 3:15 pm!

So far 18 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. 

If you are eagerly looking for employment, sign up for the job fair. The event is FREE and open to everyone!

Register here: September 2021 Virtual CMP Job Fair Tickets, Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

FREE Webinar: How to Provide WOW Customer Service

CMP will be hosting a FREE webinar on How to Provide WOW Customer Service on Tuesday, September 21st, 1:30 - 2:30 PM (ET).

Everyone is in the business of providing customer service, even if your customer is just your boss and fellow employees. This session will help re-center your views on customer service and provide guidance on how you can provide WOW customer service. Participants will learn about the seven keys to Disneyworld's success, as well as other actions you can do to provide WOW customer service.

RSVP for FREE: How to Provide WOW Customer Service Tickets, Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite

Webinar: Building Great Relationships in the Workplace

CMP will be hosting a webinar on Building Great Relationships in the Workplace on Wednesday, September 1st, at 1:30 - 2:30 PM.

This session will discuss the key six building blocks to great relationships and give you pointers that you can implement immediately:

1. Trustworthy

2. Proactive and responsive

3. Capable

4. Empathetic

5. Respectful, including actively listening

6. Results oriented

RSVP for FREE: Webinar: Building Great Relationships Including Six Building Blocks Tickets, Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite

If you have any questions regarding the webinar, please contact Michellechen@cmpny.org.

Webinar: How To Be a Good Leader and a Good Follower

Are you looking to improve your soft skills, such as leadership skills and follower skills? Attend our FREE webinar on How To Be a Good Leader and a Good Follower on Wednesday, 8/11, at 1:30 - 2:30 PM (ET)!

If you want to be a good leader, you should start with an understanding of what it takes to be a good follower. The webinar will explore the philosophy of leadership and followership, discuss key skills, and provide continuing education suggestions, primarily for individual contributors and leaders with less than 5-year work experience.

RSVP here: Soft Skills Webinar: How To Be a Good Leader and a Good Follower Tickets, Wed, Aug 11, 2021 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Michellechen@cmpny.org.

Transition Your Career Into Healthcare

Healthcare jobs are blooming due to an aging population. Demands for clinical and non-clinical staff are anticipated to grow. In collaboration with Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, we will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, August 4th, 1:30 - 2:30 PM (ET) to share with job seekers:

• Job outlook for the healthcare industry

• How to connect your past and present experience with your future career in Healthcare

• Different types of jobs at the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center

RSVP for free here: Transition Your Career Into Healthcare and Job Opportunities at Charles B. Tickets, Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite

Registration will close on Tuesday, August 3rd at 5:00PM. If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Michellechen@cmpny.org.

Workshop on Trends for Careers in Healthcare

Looking for a career in the Healthcare industry? Attend our online workshop on Trends for Careers in Healthcare on Wednesday, July 21, 1:30 - 2:30 PM (ET).

Our guest speaker, Edward Lai, Vice President of Business Development at Bensonhurst Center, Hopkins Center and Fairview Rehab will discuss what job opportunities are trending in today’s healthcare industry and how candidates can best prepare for those career prospects.

RSVP for the workshop for free here: Trends for Career in Healthcare Tickets, Wed, Jul 21, 2021 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite

Civil Service 101 Virtual Workshop

NYC DCAS (Department of Citywide Administrative Services) is holding a Civil Service 101 virtual workshop on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 from 2:30pm - 4:00pm.

The HR leaders will discuss with job seekers the City’s available job and internship opportunities, exams and application processes. Job seekers will also learn about what to expect on their first city government job interview, how to discover if they are a good fit for city government, and how to better prepare themselves for municipal government job interviews.