Program areas at California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The catalyst leadership program, now in its 16th year, provided 20 individuals with a 9-month, hands-on leadership development program designed to develop the management skills of diverse young professionals and emerging leaders. Participants develop an individual leadership plan; join community, social service or professional organizations; and meet with community leaders in order to forge key relationships within the state. Over 200 indivudlas have graduated from the catalyst leadership program.
The Foundation continued its "netgen empower u" program during 2022. Nextgen empower u is a 3-month program designed to empower the next generation of aapi to be successful in many facets of their lives. The program helps participants discover and define their own personal definition of life success, touching on topics such as relationship building, communication, education, career development, and financial management.
The Foundation created the aapi lift program in 2022. Aapi lift is a leadership program to promote Asian american Pacific islanders (aapi) in the private sector who are interested in entering public service. The program is a 6-month training and mentorship program delivered by aapi political professionals that offers practical insights about setting policy, building coalitions, communicating your agenda, running winning campaigns, and governing efectively.
Operation entrepreneurship, "aapi strong" programs, kitchen innovation electrical development program,connecting point events, etc.