New CNA Cycle Started!

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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!

Thank You, Cathay Bank, For Your Continued Support!

Cathay Bank Senior Vice President Ms. Elizabeth Lee (left) is handing over the donation check to CMP Executive Director Mr. Hong Shing Lee (right)

Cathay Bank Senior Vice President Ms. Elizabeth Lee (left) is handing over the donation check to CMP Executive Director Mr. Hong Shing Lee (right)

Thank you, Cathay Bank, for your generous charitable contribution of $10,000 to support CMP’s programs and services in helping immigrants and low-income New Yorkers achieve gainful employment or become self-employed!

None of our work would be possible without our amazing supporters like you!


Good Job, Everyone!

Did you know that our Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) had placed over 600 youths to more than 120 worksites all over the city this year? Today is the last day for most of the SYEP participants (for participants who started working on July 15th will have their last day on August 23rd) and they are heading back to school. We’ve been proud and thrilled to see youths explore their interests and career pathways, develop workplace skills, and simultaneously make their own money during the summer!

Earlier this month, on August 1st, our volunteer photography team visited one of our SYEP worksites, Governor’s Island, and had a great opportunity to observe and see what the summer job was offering to the participants.

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Photo credits to CMP Volunteer Photography Team: Ethan Lee, Flora Moy and Kylie Moy

Photo credits to CMP Volunteer Photography Team: Ethan Lee, Flora Moy and Kylie Moy

“ From my own experience, I had always perceived internships/summer jobs to be a mundane albeit important time to learn and get a grasp for what the workplace is like. Filling in tables, taking notes, doing menial tasks, etc. It had never occurred to me that an internship could be as dynamic as the one offered by the Friends of Governor’s Island. Even though we had only stayed for a brief period, my photography team and I could immediately tell that these interns loved their job. It wasn’t a monotonous task they were performing behind the scenes — they were front and center, helping out visitors by giving detailed directions, maps and other resources to ensure the tourists’ experience was an enjoyable one”.

- - - Ethan Lee, Volunteer Photographer

Marketing Workshop - Search Engine Optimization

Do you know that on a Google search 75% people do not go past the 1st page. The further down your business's website is on a search engine, the less traffic and visitors it will attract.

That's why Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is so important.But do you know what exactly SEO is, how it works, and how it can be done?

Come to our FREE Marketing Workshop Series session #4 - Search Engine Optimization, which will be help on Wed, 8/21, at 6:30 - 8:30 pm at CMP. It will be conducted in Chinese Mandarin. Call (212) 571-1698 to register today!

Small Business Bootcamp

We will be hosting our 25th annual Small Business Bootcamp on Saturday, September 28th!

The bootcamp consists of 10 weeks courses designed to assist entrepreneurs in developing management skills, refining business concepts and creating business plans. Course topics range from entity formation and business regulations to financial management and access to capital. For more information, please contact 212-571-1698.


Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Starting on July 20

We're starting our next Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Training Program on Sat., July 20! CNA provides quality care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes and healthcare facilities. After receiving a CNA license, you’ll get job placement assistance from us.

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Program Length: 11-12 weeks
Class Schedule: July 20 - Early September ; Sat. & Sun. 9am to 5pm
Program Fees :Depend on your family income; Enjoy Up to 50% off; Free for SNAP recipients.

For more information, please contact us at 212-571-1690, ext 231/200 or Rachelzhou@cmpny.org, or visit 70 Mulberry St, 3rd FL, New York, NY 10013.

Nordstrom Information Session on 6/27

Want to speak and network face to face with Nordstrom’s senior recruiters and managers ? Now it’s still not too late to register for our 6/27 Nordstrom Information Session!


In collaboration with Nordstrom, we will be presenting an Information Session in job opportunities of Nordstrom on Thursday, June 27

Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet and network with Nordstrom's NYC Senior Recruiter and Leadership Divisional Store Manager to get insights on Nordstrom's job openings, its work culture and advancing you career. Register today!


SYEP 2019 Orientations

On June 16, June 22 and June 23, we successfully hosted SYEP 2019 orientations for over 500 program participants at PS 124 Yung Wing School auditorium!

The comprehensive 8-hour orientation each day covered topics including program overview and structure, workplace success, career exploration, resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, financial literacy, and civic engagement, which would better prepare youths for their summer jobs starting on July 8th. And they are looking forward to it!

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A Fun and Enriching Summer for your Kids!

If you are looking for a place for your kid(s) to spend a fun and meaningful summer, consider our Shuang Wen Summer Program and/or Summer Saturday Class, which will be starting on July 1 and July 6, respectively! 

Class activities include learning Chinese Mandarin, Traditional characters & Pinyin, cultural and historical knowledge, drawing, calligraphy, singing, speech, chess, collage and craft, physical education and recreation, as well as outdoor activities and field trips.

Please click for program flyers: Shuang Wen Summer Program, Summer Saturday Class

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Calling for Robust Adult Literacy Funding!

Yesterday, May 29th, 2019, our Adult Literacy Program (ALP) students joined hundreds of other ALP students and rallied in front of City Hall to call for robust funding for adult literacy from the city today, May 29th.

Two of our students, Kiki Liu and Hanwei Wei, shared their experiences, and thoughts about adult literacy and how important education is for immigrants like them. Education is vital!


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A Visit to NBCUniversal

As part of the NBC/Comcast Cares Day, the APA (Asian Pacific Americans) group @NBCU invited our OSY (Out-of-School) program participants to the media giant’s headquarters located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on Thursday, May 2, 2019!

Our OSY participants were delighted to visit the iconic NBC studios and interacted with its friendly employees.  They enjoyed immensely the lively conversations, career tips from NBC Universal professionals, and the pizzas!  Thank you, the APA group, for providing such a valuable and unforgettable experience for our new immigrant students!

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