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2012 National Training Conference Registration Is Now Open
Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC), a premier organization representing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) managers and employees in the Federal and the District of Columbia governments, will hold its 27th National Leadership Training Conference from April 30 to May 4, 2012 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia. The Conference is approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as appropriate for training for federal employees. The theme for the 2012 Conference is ‘STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION’. Representing military and civilians in all ranks throughout the federal and DC governments, it is the largest conference of its kind catering to AAPI employees. More than 50 corporations and federal agencies have exhibit booths filled with information on jobs, internships and programs of interest for the AAPI community. Registration is open now. For detail or register, click Conference.
FAPAC Press Release, December 18, 2012 - 2012 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Theme
WASHINGTON DC - FAPAC announced the theme for the 2012 Asian American Heritage Month - “Striving for Excellence in Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion”. The theme was chosen to focus on the Executive Order on Diversity and Inclusion signed by President Obama on August 18, 2011. Dr. Kin Wong, President of FAPAC, also announced that FAPAC has established an Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity and Inclusion under its Chair Selina Lee to work with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in its effort to implement the Executive Order. FAPAC will work with its partners, under the National Coalition for Equity in Public Service (NCEPS), in supporting the effort. The text of the EO may be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/08/18/executive-order-establishing-coordinated-government-wide-initiative-prom.
FAPAC is organized exclusively for educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. FAPAC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization representing the interests of over 155,000 civilian and military APA employees in the Federal and District of Columbia governments of all ranks, including GS and SES employees. FAPAC carried out its mission through the Annual National Leadership Training Conference, held during the month of May each year, and through other training by its chapters.
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Announcement for FAPAC 2012 Civilian Award Nomination
The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) is soliciting nominations for the 2012 FAPAC Outstanding Civilian Individual Awards from Federal agencies and the District of Columbia government. The base period of performance shall be the calendar year 2011 (January – December 2011) or the fiscal year of 2011 (October 01, 2010 to September 30, 2011). The awards will be given out at the 27th National Leadership Training Conference & Exhibits to be held from April 30 to May 04, 2012 at Grand Hyatt Buckhead, Atlanta Georgia. The purpose of this award is to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and the promotion of equal opportunity in the Federal and District of Columbia Government work force and the AAPI communities.The Deadline to submit a nomination is February 28, 2012. More information Civilian Award
