Classes
Free English Classes, Train & Earn, Vocational Traning, Small Business Bootcamp, Chinese School, etc.
Workshop/Webinar/Info Session
Work Readiness, Career Exploration, Networking, etc.
Special Events
Job Fairs, Contests, Community Outreach Efforts…
Fundraising Gala
Honoring Professions, Empowering Community
Check the calendar and save the dates!
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.
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.
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)
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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
Andy Wang - Franchisee, Bonchon Chicken
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!
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.
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.
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:
Email: syep@cmpny.org or gingerjiang@cmpny.org
Call: (646) 481-5319
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
