APALI's 10th Civic Leadership Program January 2016
Join APALI's Civic Leadership Program which is recruiting 25 participants to expand the civic leadership pipeline for Asian Americans, Latino Americans, and underrepresented groups in Silicon Valley/Bay Area.
Leaders and Staff
Hon. Michael Chang, Program Leader [email protected] 408-921-7171
Hon. Mayra Cruz, Program Leader [email protected] 408-839-7966
Albert Le, DDS, Alumni Fellow [email protected] 408-204-8353
Piper McNulty, Operations Manager [email protected] 408-202-9416
Target Participants
About 25 Veteran and emerging leaders interested in civic engagement from government, non-profit, education, law, philanthropy, social service, community, business sectors.
Benefits
CLP graduates become more informed, caring, connected, empowered, visionary, and effective in civic leadership.
Program
Leadership activities & dialogues, inspiring speakers, thought-provoking readings, alumni networking & mentoring, personal sharing and reflections.
Details
January 7 - March 24, 2015
Thursdays, 5:15 dinner, 6:00 program
unique 12-week annual program for veteran and emerging civic leaders from January to March
bringing together 25+ veteran and emerging civic leaders annually. The goal is to build a civic network and develop a public/non-profit leadership pipeline for Asian Americans, Latino Americans, and under-represented groups. CLP seeks to nurture socially-conscious, bridge-building, and effective civic leaders at three levels:
1. Individual: Developing personal vision and cultivation
2. Interpersonal: Building network and relationships
3. Institutional: Exercising leadership and stewardship
Nominations and application occur during Fall. Each CLP class meets from January to March on Thursday evenings at De Anza College, with light dinner before each meeting.
With annual classes since 2007, CLP participants join a vibrant network with hundreds of alumni serving as elected officials, public commissioners, legislative/government staff, non-profit leaders, college educators, corporate community representatives, philanthropic officers, other professionals, and community volunteers.
Hon. Michael Chang, Program Leader [email protected] 408-921-7171
Hon. Mayra Cruz, Program Leader [email protected] 408-839-7966
Albert Le, DDS, Alumni Fellow [email protected] 408-204-8353
Piper McNulty, Operations Manager [email protected] 408-202-9416
Target Participants
About 25 Veteran and emerging leaders interested in civic engagement from government, non-profit, education, law, philanthropy, social service, community, business sectors.
Benefits
CLP graduates become more informed, caring, connected, empowered, visionary, and effective in civic leadership.
Program
Leadership activities & dialogues, inspiring speakers, thought-provoking readings, alumni networking & mentoring, personal sharing and reflections.
Details
January 7 - March 24, 2015
Thursdays, 5:15 dinner, 6:00 program
unique 12-week annual program for veteran and emerging civic leaders from January to March
bringing together 25+ veteran and emerging civic leaders annually. The goal is to build a civic network and develop a public/non-profit leadership pipeline for Asian Americans, Latino Americans, and under-represented groups. CLP seeks to nurture socially-conscious, bridge-building, and effective civic leaders at three levels:
1. Individual: Developing personal vision and cultivation
2. Interpersonal: Building network and relationships
3. Institutional: Exercising leadership and stewardship
Nominations and application occur during Fall. Each CLP class meets from January to March on Thursday evenings at De Anza College, with light dinner before each meeting.
With annual classes since 2007, CLP participants join a vibrant network with hundreds of alumni serving as elected officials, public commissioners, legislative/government staff, non-profit leaders, college educators, corporate community representatives, philanthropic officers, other professionals, and community volunteers.
Benefits
The APALI Civic Leadership Program is designed for:
1. Exploring personal leadership quest.
2. Understanding the social context of civic engagement.
3. Developing community through civic involvement.
4. Serving the public through leadership and policy.
5. Expanding support networks.
Leading experts and CLP alumni lead workshops to provide information, insights, and inspiration in a high quality three-month program. In addition, there will be opportunities to engage in civic dialogs, work on an applied research group project, and develop a personal civic plan.
The APALI Civic Leadership Program is designed for:
1. Exploring personal leadership quest.
2. Understanding the social context of civic engagement.
3. Developing community through civic involvement.
4. Serving the public through leadership and policy.
5. Expanding support networks.
Leading experts and CLP alumni lead workshops to provide information, insights, and inspiration in a high quality three-month program. In addition, there will be opportunities to engage in civic dialogs, work on an applied research group project, and develop a personal civic plan.
Program Mission
The mission of the APALI Civic Leadership Program is to recruit, train, and support an alumni network of seasoned and emerging civic leaders to realize their full potential in community and public service. The vision is to build a civic leadership pipe-line from under-represented groups, beginning with Asian American and Latino American communities which make up over 60 percent of the population in Silicon Valley.
The mission of the APALI Civic Leadership Program is to recruit, train, and support an alumni network of seasoned and emerging civic leaders to realize their full potential in community and public service. The vision is to build a civic leadership pipe-line from under-represented groups, beginning with Asian American and Latino American communities which make up over 60 percent of the population in Silicon Valley.
Program Features
The various aspects of CLP that alumni especially enjoy include: Insightful perspectives and useful information on civic leadership in Silicon Valley, the development of skill-based assets for effective civic involvement, introduction to some of the best civic minds and movers in the region, and especially the camaraderie and mutual support from like-minded classmates and alumni network who share similar commitment to being inclusive, advancing social justice, and promoting civic representation.
The various aspects of CLP that alumni especially enjoy include: Insightful perspectives and useful information on civic leadership in Silicon Valley, the development of skill-based assets for effective civic involvement, introduction to some of the best civic minds and movers in the region, and especially the camaraderie and mutual support from like-minded classmates and alumni network who share similar commitment to being inclusive, advancing social justice, and promoting civic representation.
Participant Outcomes
1. Broadening of civic vision. Preparation for civic leadership and decision-making with emphasis on both conceptual and practical perspectives.
2. Active community civic leadership. Preparation for areas of public service including citizen commissions, community and non-profit boards, government, and elected office.
3. Professional development. Peer mentoring and sharing of opportunities, challenges, information.
4. Personal civic plan. Development of civic engagement plan that is actionable, taking account of personal considerations, career, and family.
5. Network development. Making use of APALI and other networks for support, continuing development, advocacy, and career opportunities.
1. Broadening of civic vision. Preparation for civic leadership and decision-making with emphasis on both conceptual and practical perspectives.
2. Active community civic leadership. Preparation for areas of public service including citizen commissions, community and non-profit boards, government, and elected office.
3. Professional development. Peer mentoring and sharing of opportunities, challenges, information.
4. Personal civic plan. Development of civic engagement plan that is actionable, taking account of personal considerations, career, and family.
5. Network development. Making use of APALI and other networks for support, continuing development, advocacy, and career opportunities.
Other Information
Registration
As a special program, all applicants must complete online application for APALI Civic Leadership Program. Upon acceptance to the program, community participants also complete online application for admission to
De Anza College.
Parking
Be sure to buy a campus parking permit for the winter quarter at https://www.credentialsops.com/CGI-BIN/gacgiord.pgm?ALUMPP004480. Also, parking lot vending machines sell single-day permits for $3. Parking is enforced 24/7 at De Anza College.
Dinner
Light dinner is provided.
Graduation
A graduation celebration dinner will be held on the last day of class.
Registration
As a special program, all applicants must complete online application for APALI Civic Leadership Program. Upon acceptance to the program, community participants also complete online application for admission to
De Anza College.
Parking
Be sure to buy a campus parking permit for the winter quarter at https://www.credentialsops.com/CGI-BIN/gacgiord.pgm?ALUMPP004480. Also, parking lot vending machines sell single-day permits for $3. Parking is enforced 24/7 at De Anza College.
Dinner
Light dinner is provided.
Graduation
A graduation celebration dinner will be held on the last day of class.
