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.

Welcome, Yvonne!

We are very pleased and honored to welcome Mr. Yvonne Tsang, as a new member of our CMP Board of Directors!

After graduating magna cum laude from NYU, Yvonne started her career at Columbia Management Group, the investment management arm of Bank of America. Her corporate career continued with Citigroup Real Estate Partners, and subsequently, Cohen & Steers, Inc. She was part of a multi-manager strategy team that focused on evaluating, investing in, and managing a global investment portfolio of real estate funds. After nearly a decade in investment management, Yvonne left Corporate America and co-founded eRxCity, an innovative retail pharmacy located in the heart of Chinatown. In 2021, Yvonne extended her entrepreneurial capacity by taking on additional responsibilities as Vice President of Prosperity Enterprises Company, a commercial property management company that was founded by her father over 20 years ago. Yvonne has long been involved in charitable work. Her past involvement in volunteer efforts included those with the American Red Cross and New York Cares. One of her favorite experiences was volunteering as a teacher in CMP’s Adult English Conversation class.

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.

Business 101 Course

CMP is launching a FREE online Business 101 Course on June 7th! Join us for an exciting opportunity designed to empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills necessary to establish and grow successful businesses. The course consists of 4 sessions:

  1. 6/7/2023 (Wed.), 7PM - 8PM: Business Insurance and Risk Management

  2. 6/14/2023 (Wed.), 7PM - 8PM: Business Formation and Taxes

  3. 6/21/2023 (Wed.), 7PM - 8PM: Small Business Financing

  4. 6/28/2023 (Wed.), 7PM - 8PM: First steps to Starting a Business

Courses will be conducted in Mandarin. We welcome all aspiring entrepreneurs, regardless of your background or industry. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn directly from industry experts, unlock your entrepreneurial potentials, and pave the way for success!

To register: call (646) 603-7172 or email moruliang@cmpny.org.

Candidate Forum City Council District 1

CMP is gladly supporting and co-sponsoring the APA Voice 2023 Candidate Forum City Council District 1, which will be taking place on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Educational Alliance's Manny Cantor Center (197 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002).

This will be an in-person event. Simultaneous translation in Cantonese and Mandarin will be provided for the audience.


RSVP now to join us at the forum: https://bit.ly/apavoice-2023-cd1-forum-registration.

Thank You for Supporting CMP Breakthrough Rising Gala!

We would like to say a big Thank You to our amazing supporters again for supporting our Breakthrough Rising Gala! The event would not have become possible without YOUR contributions. All funds raised will help us better deliver mission critical services, ensure quality oversight, and respond to emerging community needs. Thank you, thank you, and thank you!!!

Congratulations To Our Honorees:

Breakthrough Leadership Awards

 

Steve Chen - President, Crystal Window & Door Systems

 
 

Jeffrey Kwan - Owner, Canal Sound & Light

Jeffrey Lam - Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Lam Generation

 
 

Yvonne Tsang - Co-Founder, eRxCity Corp., and Vice President, Prosperity Enterprises Company

 

Spirit of Immigrants Award:

 

Andy Wang - Franchisee, Bonchon Chicken

 

Major Sponsors:

Ambassador

 
 
 

Benefactors

Collaborators

Devotees

Endorsers

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East

Chinese Chamber of Commerce of New York

Condon O'Meara McGinty & Donnelly LLP

Ms. Suzanne Goon Mark

Lam Group

Prosperity Enterprises Co.

UA3

 

Click on the image to view the full sponsorship package

CMP 2023 Breakthrough Rising Gala will be taking place on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Terrace On The Park (52-11 111th St, Queens, NY 11368). The theme of the gala is to acknowledge young or second generation business leaders who infuse new vision, bold business approach, and creative energy that elevate their family businesses to the next level, as well as to recognize their contributions as impactful citizens in society.

Breakthrough Leadership Awards:

  • Steve Chen - President, Crystal Window & Door Systems

  • Jeffrey Kwan - Owner, Canal Sound & Light

  • Jeffrey Lam - Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Lam Generation

  • Yvonne Tsang - Co-Founder, eRxCity Corp., and Vice President, Prosperity Enterprises Company

Spirit of Immigrant Award:

  • Andy Wang - Franchisee, Bonchon Chicken

Please join our honorees and support the work that CMP does in our community by committing to a sponsorship, or purchasing tables, tickets, or journal ads. Your support will help us deliver mission critical services, ensure quality oversight, and respond to emerging community needs, all the while enjoying an evening of celebratory programs and networking opportunity in this inspirational event.

For further information about the 2023 Breakthrough Rising Gala, please feel free to contact us at honglee@cmpny.org or sonyalin@cmpny.org. Thank you in advance for your support!

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Career Advancement Program (CAP)

CMP will be starting our next Career Advancement Program (CAP) on Wednesday, May 24, 2023!

If you are a mid-career professional who has at least 3 years of work experience and is interested in switching your career to the corporate sector, or if you are already in a corporate environment and trying to advance your career to the next level, this program is designed specially you!

Things could function so differently in the corporate world compared to where you are coming from. And while you might be confident you have what it takes to be a successful leader, the path to career advancement can be filled with personal and professional roadblocks. But you don’t have to figure all these out by yourself!

Attend CMP’s Career Advancement Program (CAP) to unlock your potential and improve your competitiveness. Obtain wisdom and knowledge from our supportive speakers and mentors who are experienced professionals from the corporate world.

To register: tinyurl.com/CMP2023CAP.

Questions can be directed to Sonya Lin at sonyalin@cmpny.org or 646-292-9667.

Small Business Workshop - Power of Capital

In collaboration with Chase Bank, CMP BOC (Business Outreach Center) will be hosting an online small business webinar Power of Capital on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 7pm to 8pm.

Join us for an informative and engaging discussion on the following topics:

  • Think Strategically about Cash Flow

  • Does your business need to borrow

  • Why are you a good investment

  • What financial data is important

  • What are your credit options

  • SBA Loan Programs

  • Begin building your own empire

The webinar will be conducted in Mandarin and open to anyone interested in starting their own business. To RSVP, please visit https://bit.ly/CMPAPR19 or contact us at (646) 292-5380 / (646) 603-7172.

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SYEP at 50 Madison Street

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Thanks to Hamilton-Madison House’s partnership and generosity, CMP SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program) is able to set up an office at 50 Madison Ave, RM 207, New York, NY 10010 this summer!

If you have any questions about the program and would like to talk to us in person, please feel free to stop by. For now, our SYEP team will be there 2 to 3 days a week, so please give us a call or email us before your visit to make sure we have staff on site:

Reminder: SYEP application deadline is this Friday, 3/31. Don’t miss it if you want to have a summer job! Lean more: www.cmpny.org/news/events/classes/syep2023

Free English Classes

We know it could be very challenging to start a new life in a new country with different culture, especially with a language barrier. Learning English might be the very first step a new immigrant will take when they're ready to start a new life in the U.S. If you need to learn and improve English skills, come join our FREE English classes!

Registration for the ESL classes is going on.  Remote and in-person classes with options of morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend schedules are available. Choose the one that works best for your schedule!  Please call us at (646) 292-9680 (Shirley) to learn more.

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Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) 2023

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For Youth: Participant application for SYEP 2023 is now open! If you are 16 - 24 years old, and want to gain work experience, explore career options, plus earn some money this summer, apply today! Application deadline is March 31, 2023.

This year, SYEP will start on July 5 and end on August 12 (or start on July 12 and end on August 19). Youth can work up to 25 hours per week and earn up to $2,250 in total.

To submit your application, please:

  • visit application.nycsyep.com and choose “Chinatown Manpower Project” as your provider, or

  • contact us for application assistance by calling (646) 292-9679 / 9678 or emailing syep@cmpny.org

For Employers: If you run a business or organization and having extra helping hands with NO additional costs sounds good to you, please consider hosting interns by becoming an SYEP worksite this summer! To apply to become a worksite, please contact us at (646) 292-9679/9678 or syep@cmpny.org. The worksite application deadline is May 26.

 
 
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Train & Earn Program: College Preparation & Work Readiness for Youth

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Our next cycle of Train & Earn Program (formerly OSY) will be staring on Monday, April 3. Registration is now open!

If you are between the ages of 16 and 24, have a high school diploma and need assistance in improving your English, computer, work readiness skills, as well as in job searching, college application and financial literacy, register now! Call us at (646) 292-9680 or (646) 292-9673 for more information and/or registration.

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CMP 2023 Flushing Job Fair - March 23

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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

Small Business Financing Workshop

In partnership with Woori America Bank, CMP BOC will be providing an online Small Business Financing Workshop on Thursday, March 23, from 3 PM to 4 PM. Join the workshop to explore funding options and financial resources for your business!

The workshop will be conducted in English. To RSVP, please visit bit.ly/CMP323 or contact CMP BOC at (646) 292-5380 or (646) 603-7172.

70 Mulberry Street Early Design Presentation

 
 

Please join the Community Board 3 Committee Meeting about the early design for 70 Mulberry Street on Wednesday, March 15th, at 6:30 PM. Representatives from Department of Citywide Administration Services (DCAS), Department of Design and Construction (DDC), and the project’s design consultant, Grimshaw, will present for the community.

Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87076043147

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SYEP Workshops

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Workshop - How to Start A Business

Have you thought about starting your own business but did not know where to begin? Attend our online workshop on How to Start A Business on March 16, 2023, Thursday, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM!

The workshop will be conducted in Mandarin and be open to anyone interested in starting their own business and becoming an entrepreneur.

To RSVP, please visit http://bit.ly/CMP316 or contact CMP at (646) 292-5380 or (646) 603-7172.