Workshop Description

Job Fair and Exhibits
The combination Job Fair and Corporate Exhibit is an opportunity for corporations, government agencies, local community businesses and community organizations to recruit form a diverse talent pool, in addition to showcasing their products, services and programs. (All Day Friday and Saturday - including designated time slots to increase attendee interaction with exhibitors.)

APIA and the Media
Don't know how to get media attention for your events? Attend this informative session led by experienced media personalities on the who, what, when, where and how of getting the media to pick up your story.  Get an insider perspective on how newsrooms operate, shared the "do's and don'ts" of pitching reporters and discuss how the media industry affects the way volunteering and philanthropy are covered by the media.

Asian Americans in Public Office
Join elected and appointed officials to discuss ways in which members of the community can become more civically active. Asian Pacific Islander Americans and Vietnamese Americans tend to be apathetic towards political involvement.  In recent years, there has been an increased number of studies on APIA voter turn-out and an increased number of APIA candidates for elected offices. Find out more about how the POWER OF ONE can make a difference.

Best Practices in eNewsletters and Online Marketing
Learn more about maximizing the effectiveness of electronic communications with your supporters.
     * Email's opportunities and challenges
     * Proven techniques for acquiring member email addresses
     * Use of email to encourage supporters to donate, take action and register for events
     * New technologies to personalize messaging
     * Best practices in e-newsletter design and use
     * Considerations in selecting an online communications provider

Community Issues: Health, Social & Economic
Panel speakers will provide information on current status of issues relating to health, social and economic factors that influences the overall well-being and health of the community.  Additionally, speakers will provide resources that can help address some of the issues as well as provide insight on how partnerships among different sectors can help ameliorate some conditions.

Case Study: Hurricane Relief Efforts
This session highlights the activities of different organizations in response to recent natural disasters.  NCVA hopes that the dialogue will create a collaborative atmosphere for on-going services as well as provide input for developing a comprehensive response plan to future natural and man-made disasters. In a time of crisis, grassroots and established organizations need to collaborate with government agencies to ensure the safety and protection of its citizens.

Financial Literacy: Credit, Homeownership and Opportunities
What is financial literacy? Meet with representatives from banking, mortgage, insurance and government sectors to discuss how an understanding of financial matters influences and affects our decisions and life options. If you're thinking about buying a home, you should also be thinking about your credit. The first step in the homebuying process is understanding your credit.  Buying a home is the largest purchase most people will ever make. Homeownership has great benefits. Homeownership also comes with certain responsibilities.  Are you ready for homeownership?

Impressive First Impressions
This one uses research and practical techniques to maximize relations and interactions. People make a dozen judgments within the first 30 seconds and this workshop offers useful techniques to make a positive impact whenever they meet someone. This can help all people leaders and professionals in meetings, client relations, interviews, public speaking and almost any initial encounter with others..

Growth of Vietnamese American Businesses
Discover why some businesses succeed while others do not. In this workshop participants will discover ways to help them start or build their business, develop good relations with partners, acquire knowledge and practical skills. In addition participants will learn ways to manage and promote their business.

Managing Effective Collaboration
The velocity and complexity of today’s changes require a balance between individual and pluralistic interests. Organizations are fueled by their ability to harness the power of diverse and dynamic teams- often across multiple environments. Learn how to foster healthy collaborations for growth and success.

Minority Supplier Opportunities
Supporting women and minority growth and development in communities across the U.S. is a challenge. NCVA hopes to increase the number of minority- and women-owned business enterprises that provide larger corporations with products and services that meet their high standards of quality, competitive pricing, and service.

Strategic Thinking
Too often we are caught up in day to day activities and unplanned events with little time to think beyond tomorrow, next month and this year about our personal, career and business goals. During the Strategic Thinking session, the instructor takes the components of strategic planning such as determining a mission and vision and the SWOT analysis and guides participants thru a process of applying it to their personal & career situation. The workshop will provide participants with a life planning method and guide.