Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC to support
Community-Based
groups through $250,000 grant from Google.org
Washington, D.C. – March 15,
2023 — Today, Asian Americans
Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice –
AAJC) is excited to announce a grant from Google.org to
distribute $50,000 each to five community-based organizations for the purpose
of providing digital skills and job readiness training in their communities.
The organizations selected represent communities across the United States from Seattle, Washington to
New York City, New York, and they were chosen for their history of providing
successful digital skills and workforce development programs in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
As
internet access becomes even more essential for communities to thrive,
Advancing Justice – AAJC, a national nonprofit organization in Washington,
D.C., that advocates for the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and
underserved allied communities, and Google.org know that digital skills and job
readiness remain a challenge for many underserved AAPI communities.
“Advancing
Justice – AAJC is proud to work with Google.org in support of local
AAPI-serving organizations who are working to help bridge the gap in digital skills within
their communities,” said John
C. Yang, president and executive director at Advancing Justice – AAJC.
“Local organizations with deep trust from their communities are most attuned to
the needs on the ground, and with the right resources, can address current
challenges with solutions that enable their communities to thrive. Digital
skills are essential in today’s professional environment, and we will continue
our work to address the digital divide and ensure that our communities are set
up for success.”
The
COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the critical importance of internet access and
digital skills. It is clear that today’s jobs increasingly require digital
skills training and that many opportunities will remain online. Several Asian
American and Pacific Islander organizations have piloted and expanded their job
training programs to include digital skills as a critical first step, but a
lack of adequate resources, including funding, proper software/hardware, and
limited staff time can hinder the growth of these programs.
The
following are the beneficiary organizations serving Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders.
Arab American Association of New York
Arab American Association of
New York (AAANY), a nonprofit organization in Brooklyn, New York, supports and
empowers the Arab American and Arab immigrant community by providing services
to help them adjust to their new home and become active members of society.
AAANY additionally offers a workforce development program that includes resume
coaching, job interviewing workshops, career exploration, and digital skills
training.
Asian Counseling and Referral Service
Asian
Counseling and Referral Service (ARCS), a Seattle nonprofit organization
grounded in social justice, provides services that advance the health,
well-being, dignity and empowerment of Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander
and other communities experiencing disparities in health, human services and
education. ACRS's digital skills
classes provide participants with essential computer
and internet skills, technical resources, and one-on-one coaching in a
culturally appropriate and linguistically accessible environment.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote Michigan
Asian & Pacific Islander
American Vote Michigan (APIA Vote MI), a nonprofit organization in Hamtramck,
Michigan, is a pan-Asian American organization committed to justice and equity
for the Asian American community through grassroots mobilization, civic
engagement, leadership development, and coalition building. APIA Vote MI
additionally offers a job placement program that includes in-language digital skills classes
covering basic computer skills, technical software training, and interviewing
and workplace culture courses.
Boat People SOS – Houston
(BPSOS-Houston), a nonprofit organization in Houston, Texas, provides social
and legal services to empower, organize, and equip immigrant communities in
their pursuit of liberty and dignity. BPSOS-Houston additionally offers basic
computer skills courses and job search workshops.
National Asian Pacific Center on Aging
National Asian Pacific Center
on Aging (NAPCA), a nonprofit organization in Seattle, Washington, preserves
and promotes the dignity, well-being, and quality of life of Asian Americans,
Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AAPNHPIs) as they age. NAPCA
additionally offers courses in basic computer skills and professional
development designed for the elderly community.
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