Liling Liu

Asian American Dream nonprofit organization (AAD)

Email: lavareliu35@gmail.com

Phone: (111)123-1111

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/10/23

Asian American Dream Announces Spring 2024 Kin Mentorship Program

Empowering Students with Personalized Guidance from Industry Professionals

New York, NY: December 10, 2023 – Asian American Dream (AAD), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students, is excited to announce the Spring 2024 Kin Mentorship Program. The program, running from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, is designed to pair college students with early-career professionals for a unique mentorship experience.

This 1 Mentor-2 Mentee initiative focuses on creating a kinship bond where mentors, who share similar backgrounds with the mentees, guide them in securing and preparing for professional opportunities. The program aims to foster an “older sibling” dynamic, offering relatable and practical advice to help mentees navigate the early stages of their careers.

“Our Kin Mentorship Program is more than just guidance; it’s about building a community where young professionals can see themselves in their mentors,” said Liam Chen, Program Director at AAD. “We believe this connection is vital in helping our mentees gain the confidence and network they need to succeed.”

Key Dates and Details:

• Program Dates: January 1 – June 30, 2024.
• Kickoff Event: January 18, 2024, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
• Mentor-Mentee Matches Announced: February 1, 2024.
• 2nd Annual AAD Night of Networking in Honor of AAPIHM: May 1, 2024, from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
• Approximately 6 virtual meetings with mentors and mentees.

Preferred Qualifications for Kin Mentees:

• AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) background.
• Underserved students including first-generation college attendees, low-income, FAFSA-eligible, or attending non-target schools.
• Undergraduate students in the Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut).

About Asian American Dream (AAD): AAD is committed to empowering AAPI students through educational and professional development programs. By fostering a supportive community, AAD helps students realize and achieve their professional aspirations in today’s dynamic workplace.

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