News/Events/Classes

Shirley Zou 10/4/23 Shirley Zou 10/4/23

EMS Trainee Program Info Session with FDNY

🚑 Join us for an exciting opportunity! CMP is hosting an EMS Trainee Program Info Session in partnership with FDNY (New York City Fire Department) on Thursday, October 26th.

🤔 What is EMS?

📝 EMS (Emergency Medical Services) is a system of medical first-responders who provide urgent pre-hospital care during critical health emergencies, such as strokes, auto collisions, cardiac arrests, etc.

⏰ Time: From 11 AM to 12 PM

📍 Location: CMP (55 Chrystie St. 2nd. FL, New York, NY 10002)

FDNY EMS representatives will be on hand to share information about this entry-level program. Discover how they can help you prepare for the filing and kickstart your career as an EMS trainee. 👨‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️

Don’t miss this fantastic chance to learn a practical skill and explore a rewarding career path 🙌

Shirley Zou 10/3/23 Shirley Zou 10/3/23

City Council District 1 Candidate Forums

CMP is proud to be a co-sponsor of the City Council District 1 Candidate Forums. 🏙️

🙌 Join us tomorrow, October 4th, from 6 PM to 8 PM, either in person at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (62 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013) or via Zoom for this important event!

👥 Come meet the candidates, hear their visions for our community, and participate in a meaningful discussion about the future of our district. If you prefer to join virtually, use this Zoom link.

Scheduled Candidates:

Christopher Marte
Helen Qiu

See you there! 🗽

Shirley Zou 9/22/23 Shirley Zou 9/22/23

Exciting News: The 2023 Meipiao Scholarship Program is now open for applications!

Are you passionate about science, arts, or sports? Meipiao offers three incredible scholarship opportunities to support your dreams:

🎨 Meipiao Art Scholarship

⚽ Dr. Lawrence Lee Memorial Sports Scholarship

🔬 Dr. Xiaowei Chen Memorial Science Scholarship

Don't miss your chance! The application deadline is November 1, 2023.

Learn more and apply at https://www.meipiao.org!

👋 About Meipiao:

Founded in the heart of New York City, Meipiao is a 501(c)(3) charity organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented youth who are passionate about science, arts, and sports through their scholarship program.

Shirley Zou 9/20/23 Shirley Zou 9/20/23

Our Semi-annual Job Fair on September 20th

🎉 What a successful day at CMP's Semi-annual Job Fair!

With 450 job seekers and 40 dynamic employers from various fields, including healthcare, business, nonprofits, finance, retail, city, and state agencies, notable entities like FDNY, Rendr, SinoVision, and our esteemed collaborators TD Bank and Chinatown YMCA, the event was a triumph 🌟 The event aimed at providing inclusive opportunities, and our multi-lingual flyers contributed to broadening community reach 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

📈 To enhance the preparation of job seekers, CMP partnered with volunteers from McKinsey & Company, offering valuable services like resume review and mock interviews during the job fair. The mock interviews with McKinsey received fantastic reviews✨

Funded by the NYS Dept. of State, in collaboration with the Asian American Federation, CMP also offered free Safety Training to all job fair attendees. This initiative aimed to empower individuals, better prepare them for unexpected situations, and equip them with the skills to safely and effectively protect themselves ✊

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined and contributed to this fantastic day of opportunity and connection! 🙌 Stay tuned for our next Job Fair in Flushing next March! 🌈

McKinsey & Company Group Photo at CMP2023FallJobFair8.jpg

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Shirley Zou 9/18/23 Shirley Zou 9/18/23

New Announcement: Upcoming Job Fair Details!

CMP is excited to announce our semi-annual job fair in collaboration with TD Bank and Chinatown YMCA, taking place on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Chinatown YMCA (273 Bowery, New York, NY 10002)! Save the date – it's a must-attend event!

👥 Meet Participating Employers

📢 Discover the Latest Job Openings

🔗 Click here to register!

📌 Important Reminder: Please bring a copy of your resume with you at the entrance.

Plus, don't miss out on these exciting on-site activities:

🎯 Mock Interviews with McKinsey & Company

🥋 Safety Training

Join us for a day of networking and skill-building!

Shirley Zou 9/12/23 Shirley Zou 9/12/23

From Immigrant to Hotel Manager: CMP's Transformative Impact

Dongxiao Wu, a single mother who arrived in the U.S. in 2017, faced language barriers and an unfamiliar environment. With the support of CMP's Adult Literacy Program and her dedicated teacher, Peter Gu, she began her transformative journey.

Through various CMP programs, Dongxiao not only improved her English but also gained vital life skills. She delved into workshops, attended job fairs, and explored financial literacy. Dongxiao's journey from her student life at Laguardia Community College to her first job at the Richland Hotel and eventually becoming a hotel manager assistant is a testament to the power of education and support.

"CMP has given me a lot of strength and has helped me, a new immigrant, to learn, grow, and make progress." -- Dongxiao

Dongxiao participated our Neuberger Berman Workshop on May 16th, 2024

Shirley Zou 8/31/23 Shirley Zou 8/31/23

Work for Yourself@50+ Virtual Workshop

💪We're excited to partner with AARP Foundation to bring you a unique opportunity! Our upcoming workshop is tailored for older adults who are eager to explore the ins and outs of self-employment.

🗓️Join us on Tuesday, September 19th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Chinese Mandarin via Zoom).

Click here to RSVP!

Shirley Zou 8/31/23 Shirley Zou 8/31/23

Small Business Bootcamp – Unleash Your Potential!

⏰Countdown to our 29th Annual Entrepreneurship Course! Starting September 30th over 10 weeks, the Small Business Bootcamp is your ticket to entrepreneurial success. With each Saturday class, you'll embark on an enriching journey of learning and growth.

📚Course Highlights:

Business Formation
Legal Matters
Tax Strategies
Marketing Insights
Insurance Essentials
Financial Management
Small Business Resources

❕This course is conducted in English and costs just $100, fully refundable upon completion.

💥Join us to elevate your business expertise, connect with industry pros, and access invaluable advice and resources. Don't miss out! Contact CMP at CMP (212) 571-1698 or larrymei@cmpny.org to secure your spot🌟

Shirley Zou 8/14/23 Shirley Zou 8/14/23

Kids' Drawing Contest - Let Your Imagination Shine!

We are thrilled to announce the Kids' Drawing Contest, organized by CMP Chinese School. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to showcase their artistic talents and unleash their creative potential!

💡Topics:

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Family Memory

Self Portrait in Daily Life

✉️Submission:

To enter the contest, simply submit your artwork electronically by sending it to ccsinnyc@gmail.com. Please make sure to include two pages in your submission.

🌟Deadline:

October 20 (Deadline for submission).

See more details from the attached poster!

Kid’s Mid-Autumn Drawing Online Contest 2023

Sonya Lin 8/8/23 Sonya Lin 8/8/23

CMP Fall 2023 Job Fair

In partnership with TD Bank and Chinatown YMCA, CMP will be hosting our semi—annual job fair on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, from 10am – 3pm at Chinatown YMCA (273 Bowery, New York, NY 10002)! Please Save The Date.

More info about participating employers and available job opportunities will be available soon. Please check back often for updates.

Sonya Lin 7/25/23 Sonya Lin 7/25/23

COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program

Empire State Development is partnering with FORWARD to administer the $250M COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program. Eligible NYS businesses can receive a refundable tax credit of up to $25,000 based on COVID-19 expenses.

To help small business owners better understand this program, FORWARD will be hosting a webinar this Wednesday, July 26th at 1:00pm. During the webinar, FORWARD will review the program, the application process and have a Q&A session.

RSVP for the webinar: https://bit.ly/COVIDTaxCreditWebinarJuly.

Sonya Lin 7/14/23 Sonya Lin 7/14/23

70 Mulberry Street Design Engagement Workshops

Are you interested in participating in a design discussion and providing your feedback for the 70 Mulberry Street building design proposal? Register for Design Engagement Workshops hosted by 70 Mulberry Street Advisory Committee, the Department of Citywide Administration Services (DCAS), the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), and Grimshaw, the project’s design consultant.

The workshops will center around the design development of proposed community spaces within the 70 Mulberry Street building. You can participate virtually or in-person.

Virtual Town Hall on July 26 (Wednesday), 6 pm to 8 pm
Open House on July 27 (Thursday), 6 pm to 8 pm at Transfiguration Church (29 Mott St)

RSVP here: 70 Mulberry Street Design Engagement Workshops Survey (surveymonkey.com)

Sonya Lin 7/6/23 Sonya Lin 7/6/23

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.

Shirley Zou 7/5/23 Shirley Zou 7/5/23

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.

Sonya Lin 6/26/23 Sonya Lin 6/26/23

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!

Sonya Lin 5/30/23 Sonya Lin 5/30/23

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.

Sonya Lin 5/30/23 Sonya Lin 5/30/23

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.

Sonya Lin 5/30/23 Sonya Lin 5/30/23

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:

6/7/2023 (Wed.), 7PM - 8PM: Business Insurance and Risk Management
6/14/2023 (Wed.), 7PM - 8PM: Business Formation and Taxes
6/21/2023 (Wed.), 7PM - 8PM: Small Business Financing
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.

Sonya Lin 5/8/23 Sonya Lin 5/8/23

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.