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April 10, 2012

This is a reminder that the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs opportunity for free leadership training will start this Saturday the 14th, 11:00 am at the Harlem Y. We are STILL accepting applications, so please forward this application link to anyone who is interested in this wonderful opportunity!

https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/675588/NLI

The workshops will cover: community organizing, government structure, fundraising, and networking. Micro-grant funds will be available to participants for community improvement projects. The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, April 14, 11 am – 2:00 pm: Harlem YMCA Outreach Center, 180 W 135th St

Saturday, April 21, 11am – 2pm: Harlem YMCA Outreach Center, 180 W 135th St

Wednesday, May 2, 6-10pm: Harlem State Office Building, 163 West 125th St., and Jackie Robinson Center, 181 West 135th Street

Wednesday, May 9, 6-9pm: Jackie Robinson Center, 181 West 135th Street

Please encourage your friends and colleagues to apply!!!!

Best,

Sarah

Sarah Flatto | One NYC One Nation Coordinator | NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
p: (212)341-9075 | c: (646)409-3116 | nyc.gov/immigrants

February 13, 2012

NAPABA to Members: Take the Lead in ABA

NAPABA encourages its members to apply for leadership positions within the American Bar Association so that APAs are well-represented in the ABA. If you are interested or know of anyone who would be, let NAPABA know by February 15. Click on the link for details.

February 7, 2012

Above and Beyond: Honoring Women of Public and Civic Mind

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Pace University, 3 Spruce Street, New York, NY
5:00pm to 6:30pm (Panel discussion followed by a brief Q & A)
Reception: 6:30pm to 8:00pm (Cocktail/Dinner Reception & Awards Ceremony)

Pace University invites you to join them for an evening forum featuring knowledgeable, influential New York women discussing leadership and tips on how to succeed in the public and civic space. A dinner and cocktail reception immediately follow to honor 25 women for their exemplary work and service in business, community service, media, public service and organized labor.

Apply to be a CUP Fellow

The Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) has announced its 2012 CUP Fellows Program. Applications are due by Friday, January 13.

The CUP Fellows Program develops leadership for professionals of color between the ages of 25 and 45 who seek to become powerful civic or public sector leaders.

Past CUP Fellows include PJ Kim, former candidate for New York City Council District 1. Of his experience as a 2009 CUP Fellow, he said:

The workshops and feedback sessions with experts and the Fellows were a safe environment to practice public speaking, explore ideas, and examine potential role models in public life. These sorts of practical opportunities are extremely rare.

Follow the link in the title for more information.

September 22, 2011

AABANY Co-Sponsors: Minority Attorneys: You’re an Up and Coming Talent

On October 12, the New York City Bar Committee on Minorities in the Profession will present a seminar entitled: “Minority Attorneys: You’re An Up and Coming Talent – Be More, Do More and Discover More By Reaching For The Leader Within You." AABANY is a co-sponsor of this free event, and past AABANY President and 2011 City Bar Diversity Champion Award recipient Vincent Chang is among the panelists. For more details and to register, click on the link in the title.

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August 11, 2011

Ascend National Convention in New York City: 8/27-29

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Ascend is the premier non-profit professional association dedicated to enabling its members, corporate partners and the community to realizing the leadership potential of Pan-Asians in global corporations.

Ascend has 5,000+ members with 37 professional and student chapters located in major business hubs and campuses. Ascend membership is open to individuals of all ethnicities and business backgrounds.

The theme of the convention is “Competing in a Borderless World." It takes place at the New York Hilton. Although the organization and event seem to be geared towards APAs in the corporate sector, "aspiring professionals, managers and executives, at all levels, in any industry” are encouraged to attend. For lawyers to network with other professionals is not a bad idea. A Corporate and Career Fair takes place all day on Monday. It might be worth checking out.