Thursday, July 23, 2009

Press Release: NAAAP National Convention




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shirley Chin Cyndy Yu-Robinson
(617) 633-1735 (919) 625-1207
Shirley_chin@naaap.org cyndy_yu@naaap.org

NATIONAL NEWS

Asian American convention considered an investment in oneself.
Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) July 15, 2009 -- Impacted but not disheartened by the economic hardships facing the U.S., the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is holding its National Convention on August 13-16, 2009 in the Mile-High City, Denver at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The theme is �Leadership at New Heights: Cultivating Leaders for Today and Beyond.�
Confirmed keynote speakers including Maya Lin, world-renowned architect of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, Yul Kwon, winner of reality show Survivor: Cook Islands and a bone marrow donation advocate, and Judge Jerry Hada, an appointed judge to the Denver County Court. They lead an impressive list of accomplished Asian American leaders from business, education, arts, and other fields. Convention participants will enjoy 20 workshops, seminars and panels, the largest Asian American job fair in the U.S., exciting entertainment, the launch of Women in NAAAP program, and networking with professionals from across the U.S. and Canada. The convention is open to NAAAP members and the general public. More than 350 people are expected to attend.
The Diversity Career Fair will feature 100 employers and service providers including sponsors Dell Computer, American Family Insurance, Aramark, and Raytheon Corporation. Convention participants and local walk-throughs will be able to meet hiring managers, professional candidates, purchasing agents, small business vendors, and supplier diversity executives. There is no substitute for face-to-face contact.[for national news release only] �This year�s annual convention and career faire represent a timely investment in ourselves and our careers. Continuing education and networking are keys to success for all professionals looking to leadership positions,� says Brad Baldia, NAAAP�s


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Posted by Tanantha P., PR/Marketing Chair of NAAAP-Seattle

Monday, June 1, 2009

NAAAP-Seattle 2009 High School Scholarship Application Now Available!

NAAAP-Seattle 2009 High School Scholarship Application Now Available!

Each year, NAAAP-Seattle awards scholarships to outstanding Asian Pacific American high school seniors at our annual Gala. For 2009, we are awarding a $3000 scholarship (First Place Winner) and a $2000 scholarship (Second Place Winner).

Eligibility:
Asian Pacific Americans (APA) who will be high school seniors during the 2009/2010 academic year and graduating high school in Spring/Summer 2010
Must be entering first year of college in Fall of 2010
Must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher (submission of most recent official high school transcript is required)

Application grading criteria:
Academic achievement
Leadership skills
Community activities and involvement
Scholastic activities and involvement
Work or other activities
Essay

a. Ability to clearly articulate ideas and answer essay question
b. Logical presentation of argument(s)
c. Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure

Application: Available for downloading at http://www.naaapseattle.org/

NAAAP-Seattle Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions:Can be found at http://www.naaapseattle.org/

deadline:: Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Submit applications:
E-mail applications to (preferred):
naaap.scholarship@gmail.com
Subject line: NAAAP-Seattle Scholarship

Mail applications to:
NAAAP-Seattle Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 19888
Seattle, WA 98109

Questions: Please contact
Lisa Nguyen, PharmD, BCPS
2009 NAAAP-Seattle Scholarship Committee Chair
naaap.scholarship@gmail.com