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2024 FAPAC Career Development Program (CDP) Announcement

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General Information

The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Career Development Mentoring Program (CDP).  The program kicks off in May 2024 and runs through November 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) in May 2024 in Leesburg, Virginia.

The FAPAC CDP is a tuition-free program that 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.

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, military, and District of Columbia employees with permanent career status of all levels.
    • Mentee candidates must be GS-12 or lower for CDP Level One. 
    • Mentee candidates must be GS-13 or higher (up to GS-15) for CDP Level Two
    • Mentor candidates must be GS-14 or higher 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.

    Application Requirements:

    • Resume (no more than 2 pages)
    • Completed 2024 FAPAC CDP Application form must be submitted by 4/10/2024, 5:00 p.m. EST

    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 April-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. 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.
    4. 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.


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