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NAAAP is proud to announce the 2009 NAAAP/Verizon Scholarship program for college students.  Six $4,500 scholarships are available, please read more about the scholarship program on the Scholarship page.

Application deadline now extended to January 31, 2009!


Introduction

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that cultivates, supports, and promotes Asian American leaders. NAAAP offers professional development opportunities on the local and national level, engages its membership in community service, and organizes professional networking events. Through NAAAP, members work together to enhance leadership in their careers and communities.

As the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in North America, NAAAP continues to provide its members with the tools and resources to further career advancements and empower Asian Americans to become great leaders and reliable employees. Founded in 1982, NAAAP has since expanded to more than 25 metropolitan cities in the United States and Canada. NAAAP members are affiliated with either a chapter or a venture. Ventures exist as chapter start-ups throughout North America.

NAAAP members include a diverse group of leaders and working professionals, with various levels of educational and professional backgrounds: corporate, small business, non-profit, academic, and governmental. Our members are Asian Americans of all descents, who work together on career advancement while making significant contributions to the community.

NAAAP is the network for Asian American leaders. The NAAAP Vision: “We make leaders!”

NAAAP's mission is to:

  • Cultivate and empower leaders for professional excellence
  • Connect accomplished professionals for mutual success
  • Engage and participate with the community-at-large
  • Inspire leaders to make a meaningful difference in government, education, business, and society.
NAAAP Career Center

Check out the new NAAAP National Career Center!

The Career Center allows Asian American members and non-members alike to search for jobs and careers, and to post resumes.

For employers, the Career Center allows you to post jobs targeting the Asian American community and to search our resume database for diverse candidates.


Recent Job Postings

NAAAP: The National Association of Asian American Professionals is the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in the U.S. and Canada.

Vision: "We make leaders!"

 

 

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2009 NAAAP Verizon Leadership Scholarships Offer $4,500 to Six Asian American Students - 12/18/08

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP), through the generosity of Verizon, is offering six (6) scholarships each worth $4,500 to Asian American students with the most innovative ideas on how to create, support, and nurture more leaders within our Asian American communities. The scholarships total $27,000.

NAAAP Announces its National Convention will be in Denver, Colorado on August 13-16, 2009 - 12/7/08

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) announces that the 23rd Annual NAAAP National Convention will be held from August 13-16, 2009 in Denver, Colorado at the Hyatt Regency.

The theme for the 2009 convention will be “Leadership at New Heights: Cultivating Leaders for Today and Beyond”.

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) hosts its Annual Convention to foster leadership and diversity within the community and in the workplace. The convention is open to NAAAP members and the general public. The convention includes keynote speakers, workshops, seminars and panels, a Diversity Career Fair and exciting entertainment! Convention attendees exchange information and ideas during the many professional networking opportunities.

NAAAP Congratulates Jay Zheng and J.D. Hokoyama for their Recognition in the Diversity Edge Magazine's 2008 D.E. Diversity Champions - 11/17/08

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) proudly congratulates its very own Jay Zheng, President of the NAAAP Colorado Chapter, and J.D. Hokoyama, Senior Advisor and Exec. Dir. of LEAP, for their recognition in the Diversity Edge Magazine's Diversity Champions 2008.

National Association of Asian American Professionals Elects New Officers and Sets Location for 2009 Convention - 10/7/08 The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) welcomes new officers for its 2008 - 2010 term. At the 22nd Annual NAAAP convention in August, the National Board elected a new President and Executive Vice President, and reelected the Vice President of Chapter Operations, Secretary and Treasurer.

In addition, NAAAP is pleased to announce that the 2009 National Convention will be hosted by the NAAAP Colorado chapter in Denver, Colorado. The 2009 National Convention theme will be: "Leadership at New Heights : Cultivating Leaders for Today and Beyond."

2008 Who’s Who in Asian American Communities Leaders & Legends Honorees Announcement - 6/25/08

The Who’s Who in Asian American Communities is proud to announce two new changes to its 3rd Annual WWAAC program. The WWAAC Leaders and Legends awards show will be the grand finale of the National Association of Asian American Professionals’ (NAAAP) 22nd Annual Convention in Los Angeles in August. Secondly, the WWAAC Award show will be televised and aired to an estimated 15-million homes across the nation.

On Saturday, August 23rd - the WWAAC Leaders and Legends awards show will showcase and recognize the accomplishments of dedicated and successful Asians who serve as role models in the community.

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