Labor Day Closure Notice
In observance of Labor Day, CMP will have an early closing on Fri., August 30th at 1:00 pm and will be closed on Mon., September 2nd.
We will re-open on Tue., September 3rd. Thanks.
No-Cost Donations
Back to school season is here~ Are you shopping Amazon for school essentials?
If yes, would you consider making no-cost donations to us by shopping at smile.amazon.com and selecting Chinatown Manpower Project as your charitable organization? Amazon will donate to us.😊😊😊
THANK 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.
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.
Creating Engaging Marketing Contents!
Do you know how to build customer’s loyalty via helpful, relevant and engaging marketing contents? Register for our Marketing Workshop Series- Session 2, which will be held on Wed., July 24!
Make a Difference when Shopping!
You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on July 15 & 16. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/13-2755214 and AmazonSmile donates to us!
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.
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.
July 4 Closure Notice
CMP will have an early closing on Wed., July 3 at 1:00 pm and will be closed on Thur., July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We will re-open on Fri., July 5. Thanks.
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!
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
Our BAS Course Successfully Concluded Yesterday!
15 aspiring entrepreneurs have successfully completed our 6-session Business American Style (BAS) course this past Wednesday, June 19th!
Having learned all the fundamentals of starting and running a small business, participants will also continue to have access to our one-on-one consultations and technical assistance after the training. They are getting ready for their new ventures!
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!
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！
Thank You for Supporting CMP 2019 Career Building Awards Gala!
Over 350 guests joined us at CMP 2019 Career Building Awards Gala on April 18th at Edison Ballroom to celebrate the accomplishments of our honorees who established distinctive careers in the fields of Engineering and Technology! THANK YOU to all of our generous sponsors and supporters for making our annual gala another huge success and supporting CMP’s mission in helping immigrants and low-income New Yorkers to become economically self-sufficient!
Congratulations to the Honorees:
Career Builder Awards
Dr. Karen Eng, President & CEO of CSMI
Mr. Bill Z. Tan, Founder & CEO of Transcendent Endeavors
Mr. Raymond H. Yu, President of Yuco Group
Exemplary Volunteerism Award
Katelyn Hong & Sean Hong, Founders of UA3
Spirit of Immigrant Award
Mr. Kevin (Guoqiang) Wang (Left), Assistant Civil Engineer of MTA
THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!
Mission Partners
1199SEIU
Yuco Group
384 Grand Street HDFC & UA3
Ambassador
Cathay Bank
Benefactor
Transcendent Endeavors
Collaborators
Chung Pak LDC
Bytesbot
LAW OFFICE OF DEBORAH CHAN, P.C.
Po Wing Hong Food Market Inc.
TD Bank
Life Financial Management
Twin Marquis
Flushing Bank
Two Bridges Neighborhood Council
Lau N. Son Produce
Devotees
Asian American Federation
Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc
Customers Bank
David Chin General Insurance Brokerage , Inc.
Fook Funeral Group
Nulife Enterprise USA
UnitedHealthcare
Endorsers
1199SEIU
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Bohea Associates
Brooklyn Chinese-American Association
Condon O’Meara McGinty & Donnelly, LLP
Ms. Suzanne Goon Mark
Hamilton Madison House
HMH – City Hall Senior Center
Klein Law Group
Lam Group
Ms. Winnie Li
Royal Business Bank
UA3
Wonton Food Inc.
Business American Style (BAS) Entrepreneurial Course
CMP will be hosting a Business American Style (BAS) entrepreneurial course on Wednesday evenings, from May 15th to June 19th!
If you want to learn all the fundamentals of starting and running a small business, receive technical assistance and support from our center during and after the classes, please don’t miss this great opportunity!. Open to all aspiring entrepreneurs, established business professionals, and anyone who’s interested in learning more about entrepreneurship! For more details, please contact 212-571-1698 or 646-292-9672.
Food Service Legal Issues Seminar
CMP will be hosting a Food Service Legal Issues Seminar in partnership with Asian American Restaurant Association and JLG Law Group on Monday, April 8th. The seminar will help restaurants and other food service business owners understand the employment and labor laws and learn how to develop best practice in complying with new rules and requirements. The seminar will be presented in Mandarin Chinese. For more details, please contact CMP at 212-571-1698.
CMP 2019 Gala Spirit of Immigrant Award Recipient: Kevin Wang
This week CMP is pleased to introduce our last but equally important honoree:
Spirit of Immigrant Award
Kevin (Guoqiang) Wang
Kevin (Guoqiang) Wang emigrated to the U.S. from Fuzhou, China in 2009. As a new immigrant facing the challenges of language and cultural barriers, he used to work only in low-skilled, low paying jobs. Just when he felt helpless and hopeless about his future, he was connected to CMP, which opened the first door towards his professional journey. Kevin now is working at MTA as an Assistant Civil Engineer.
Interested in knowing more about Kevin’s inspiring experience? Join us on April 18th to celebrate and learn more!