CPC Celebrates APIA Heritage Month

Asian/Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage Month began in the 1970s to celebrate Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. CPC proudly celebrated the rich history and contributions of the APIA community throughout the month of May with these events: 

• Celebrating Diversity during APIA Heritage Month with Inspiring Diversity: Read More
• CPC & NY State Assembly Celebrates the Newly Formed Asian Pacific American Legislative Task Force: Read More
• Embracing Diversity in the Immigrant Community at the 2nd Annual Lillian Wald Symposium: Read More
• Celebrating APIA Heritage Month with Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou: Read More
• Book Signing for "Satellite Baby" with CPC's Young Authors: Read More
• CPC Board Member Appointed to the NY State Supreme Court, Appellate Division: Read More

Delivering Meals, Hope, and Love

May is Older Americans Month. In honor of Older Americans Month, we highlight Ms. Ching, a CPC Open Door Senior Center Meals on Wheels participant and Mr. Lee, a driver for CPC Open Door Senior Center's Meals on Wheels program. After becoming homebound and falling into depression after the death of her only son, Mr. Lee became a lifeline for Ms. Ching. When asked why Ms. Ching is so special to him Mr. Lee said “It’s very simple, because she loves me and I love her back.”

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Upcoming CPC Events

Recruitment for CPC Training Programs 

• Foundations in Customer Service Training Program
  The training program begins early June 2017 and will run for three weeks. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, must have at least high school education or equivalent, know how to use a computer and must possess excellent communication skills.  
• LVMH Fundamentals in Luxury Retail Training Program 
  The training program begins in late June 2017 and will run for ten weeks with a two week paid internship. Applicants must be be at least 18 years old, must have at least high school education or equivalent, bilingual, legally able to work in the United States, and are passionate about fashion and retail. 

Interested applicants must attend a CPC Workforce Development Information Session for necessary information and documents to apply. Dates are listed in "Upcoming CPC Events" above.  

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Workforce Development 
Information Sessions 

• Manhattan Community Center  - 6/5/17, 6/12/17,6/19/17, 6/26/17 9:30AM
  165 Eldridge Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10012
• Queens Community Center - 6/1/17, 6/8/17, 6/15/17, 6/22/17, 6/29/17 10AM 
  133-14 41st Avenue, 5th Floor Flushing, NY 11355
• Brooklyn Community Center - 6/9/17, 6/16/17, 6/23/17, 6/30/17 10AM
  4101 8th Avenue, 4th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11232
• CPC Beacon at IS220 - 6/6/2017 5:30PM 
  4812 9th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220

For information on upcoming events click here