Our Mission
To advance Asian American professionals to leadership roles through training, networking, and collaboration.
Our vision
A world where all people can achieve equity, growth, and recognition in their careers and community.
THE ISSUES WE ARE ADDRESSING
Asian American and minorities have made significant gains and achievements in the past few decades, including academic success, high-paying jobs and high household income. But how successful are they at achieving leadership and management roles in the private and public sector?
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Asian American and minorities have made significant gains and achievements in the past few decades, including academic success, high-paying jobs and high household income. But how successful are they at achieving leadership and management roles in the private and public sector?
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Asian-American and minority high-tech workers in Silicon Valley grew from 38% in 2000 to 50% in 2010, yet still only represent 11% of senior executive teams.
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Across the U.S., over 50 Asian American and minority executives lost their corporate job in the past year, and only four were filled by other Asian Americans.
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Between 2010 and 2016, the representation of Asian American and minorities on corporate boards is still very low (3.1 percent, or 167 out of 5,440 total board seats).
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Our Service to the Community
Since 1999, we have provided:
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LEARNING HUBS
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WORKSHOPS
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INSTRUCTION HOURS
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MENTORING HOURS
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Why AAPA?
Asian American Professional Association’s (AAPA) programs have delivered results for the past 19 years. We are geared to address the diversity challenges in Corporate America, and to promote, inspire and develop Asian American and minority professionals to maximize their leadership potential towards leadership and management positions.
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Mentoring and leadership training are the most effective and direct learning tools for individuals to change or advance their career. Participants receive mentoring and expert guidance to prepare them for executive, management, and nonprofit board roles.
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Instead of one-time events or one-time mentoring, our year-long structured programs build a solid foundation of leadership, help build trust between mentor and mentee, provide ongoing support, and opportunities to apply lessons learned in the classroom.
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Benefits:
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Our Commitments:
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How We Started
- In 1999, Dr. John Hwang and Dr. Philip Chen started the mentoring program in the conference room of APEX Computer Systems, Inc.
- In 2003, the mentoring program was formalized into AAPA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- In 2006, AAPA introduced Track 3 to the Mentorship Program for professionals seeking to advance into senior management and director positions.
- In 2010, AAPA kicked off its first Executive Forum, and in 2012, AAPA kicked off its first Leadership Symposium.
- In 2015, AAPA reached 1100 alumni mentees. Also, in partnership with APCF, AAPA kicked off the Board Leadership Program.
- In 2017, the AAPA Toastmasters Club was officially chartered. AAPA also held its first Idea Talks, in partnership with City National Bank.
- Today, over 30 mentors, 25 mentees, and 25 BLP participants are enrolled, and we have over 1,350 participants in our alumni network.
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Through AAPA, you gain access to a variety of mentors and leaders who are willing to help you succeed in any endeavor. They know how to help get you to that next level, and know the strategies to advance your career. AAPA gave me the extra boost of confidence that I needed to expand my horizons and to succeed.
ROGER CHENG Director of Business Development & Diversity Relations, CB Technologies, Inc. |
