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2024 FAPAC Career Development Program (CDP) for High Performers

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 4, 2024

General Information

The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) is proud to host the 11th Career Development Mentoring Program (CDP) for High Performers in support of Executive Order 13583 on establishing a coordinated government-wide initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the federal workforce.  The FAPAC CDP is now accepting applications for 2024.  The program kicks off in May 2024 and runs through December 2024.  It concludes with graduation in May 2025. The 2024 FAPAC CDP Orientation will be held in-person during the FAPAC’s National Leadership Training Program (NLTP) on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia.

The FAPAC CDP is a six-month, tuition-free mentoring opportunity which is open to all Federal and DC government employees with permanent career status at all levels. The CDP offers individual mentoring, professional development, and career counseling for high-performing Federal employees. Tentatively about 30 participants (15 mentors and 15 mentees) will be selected for the 2024 FAPAC CDP program.  CDP mentors and mentees must be able to participate in all program components, including orientation, mutually scheduled one-on-one mentoring sessions, professional development workshops, a mid-term progress review, leadership projects, and graduation.


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Mentoring objectives:

    • Self-Assessment and Awareness
    • Career Development Plan/Individual Develop Plan
    • Leadership Skills
    • Presentation Skills
    • Job Shadowing and Networking Skills
    • Job Application and Interview Skills
    These Objectives will:
    • Foster caring and supportive professional relationships.
    • Encourage individuals to develop to their full potential.
    • Provide resources to strengthen personal goals and career planning.
    • Prepare participants for career advancement opportunities.

    WHO MAY APPLY:

    • Current Federal (including Uniformed Services) and District of Columbia employees with permanent career status of all levels.
    • Mentee candidates must be GS-12 or lower (or equivalent) for CDP Level One. 
    • Mentee candidates must be GS-13 or higher (up to GS-15) (or equivalent) for CDP Level Two
    • Mentor candidates must be GS-14 or higher (or equivalent) with 5+ years of federal supervisory experience and 8+ years in federal service.

    To be eligible as a mentor:
    Mentors must be GS-14 or higher with 5+ years of federal supervisory experience and 8+ years in federal service. A good mentor aims to guide high-performing employees toward professional/personal advancement in their federal career, have good knowledge of the federal hiring process, have experience in performance evaluation and counseling, and be able to provide career resources to the mentee.  A good mentor should be a role model, counselor, and adviser to the mentee.

    To be eligible as a mentee:
    Mentees must be a GS-12 or lower for CDP Level One or GS-13 or higher (up to GS-15) for CDP Level Two and have permanent career status with the federal or DC governments. Mentees should have a desire for professional/personal advancement, perform at a high level, and be teachable. Mentee 
    does not have to be a FAPAC member to apply, but if selected, mentee must be a FAPAC member before the start of the program. 

    Application Requirements:

    • Resume (no more than 2 pages)
    • Completed 2024 FAPAC CDP Application form must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST, Thursday, April 4, 2024. 
      2024 Online CDP Application Form: On-line Form

      Download 2024 CDP Application Form Here:  Mentor Mentee

      Questions? Contact the Program Chair at cdp@fapac.org.


      Program Schedule

      Participants are responsible for fulfilling all components of the Career Development Program for successful completion of the program. Both mentors and mentees should reserve a minimum of 12 hours of individual mentoring. Mentees should commit at least 40 total hours to the program during the six-month program from May to December 2024.

      I. One-on-one mentoring (12 hours)
      Mentors and mentees are responsible for coordinating meetings at least once a month during the six month program. Meetings may be held in-person, over the phone, by video conference, or other communication methods as agreed by the mentor and mentee.

      II. Workshop activities (12 hours)
      Workshop activities are intended to equip mentees with the necessary personal and professional tools to achieve success in their respective goals. Examples may include:

      • CDP Orientation
      • FAPAC-sponsored seminars (i.e. National Leadership Training Program in May)
      • Agency-sponsored workshops related to personal or professional development

      III. Leadership projects (16 hours)

      Mentees will participate in leadership activities they can complete within the official CDP program period (March to September). The project must produce clear outcomes/deliverables, be outside of normal job responsibilities, engage communication or analytical skills, or involve senior officers. Examples may include:

      • Participate in job shadowing or training opportunities
      • Develop and submit project proposals
      • Coordinate or present at high-level meeting/event

      Frequently Asked Questions

      1. Do you have to be of AANHPI heritage to apply? No. FAPAC's programs are open to all government employees and does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or other factors. See "Who May Apply" section above for program eligibility.
      2. Are there any fees for the CDP? No. There is no fee to participate in the Career Development Mentoring Program (CDP). Mentees must confirm their attendance with the Program Chair and register with the private code. FAPAC does not provide funds for travel/lodging for program participants. 
      3. Do you have to be a FAPAC member to apply? No. Mentee does not have to be a FAPAC member to apply, but if selected, mentee must be a FAPAC member before the start of the program. 
      4. Who is responsible for travel/lodging costs? CDP Mentees and Mentors should request travel/lodging support from their agency in order to participate in the Career Development Program and all associated activities.
      5. Am I allowed to participate remotely? CDP participants must attend the orientation, NLTP if FAPAC-sponsored seminars are chosen, and graduation in person to fulfill the objectives of the program.  Special exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Mentoring meeting may be held remotely as agreed upon by the Mentor and Mentee.


      FAPAC provides equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability.

      FAPAC is a 501 (c)(3) nonpartisan, nonprofit organization representing the civilian and military Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) employees in the Federal and District of Columbia governments.
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