We’ve wrapped up our 15th annual OCA Las Vegas Mentorship Program last month, celebrating the achievement of 20+ high school and college students as well as young professionals who engaged in workshops geared towards their leadership development and personal growth. This group of brilliant AANHPI mentees have spent the past few weeks rooted in reflection,… Continue reading 15th Annual OCA Mentorship Graduation
Updates
2024 Year In Review [OCA National Edition]
Check out the impact of OCA chapters and OCA National on the various youth programs supporting the AANHPI community. Here’s the wrapped edition below.
OCA Las Vegas Earns Silver Seal of Transparency
We recently earned a Candid Silver Seal of Transparency! About Candid Candid is a worldwide database of non-profit organizations that connects funders to non-profits that align with their goals and values. About Seal of Transparency There are 4 different levels of Transparency awarded by Candid which is based on providing specific types of reports and… Continue reading OCA Las Vegas Earns Silver Seal of Transparency
Get Ready To Vote
With over 260,000 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders eligible to vote, finding all the information you need to make an informed choice can be difficult. At OCA Las Vegas, we’ve released our voting resource page that provides general information about voting in Nevada and ability to view candidates in your district. Check out our page… Continue reading Get Ready To Vote
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights looking for Nevada Civil Rights Advocates and Activists
The United States Commission on Civil Rights is seeking people who are passionate about civil rights to join one of its State Advisory Committees. Members volunteer to share their knowledge about local and state civil rights issues, learn more about the government, and to advocate for their communities. The Advisory Committees also conduct their own… Continue reading U.S. Commission on Civil Rights looking for Nevada Civil Rights Advocates and Activists
OCA Las Vegas Wins Program of the Year
OCA Las Vegas Mentorship Program was awarded Program of the Year at the OCA National Convention in Philadelphia, PA. This award recognizes programs or projects that aim to improve or engage the community, in alignment with national priorities.
14th Annual Mentorship Program Graudation
We’ve wrapped up our 14th annual OCA Las Vegas Mentorship Program last month, celebrating the achievement of 20+ high school and college students as well as young professionals who engaged in workshops geared towards their leadership development and personal growth. During our graduation event, we also welcomed special guest Mari Takahashi who shared her AAPI… Continue reading 14th Annual Mentorship Program Graudation
ACP: Connecting Low-Income Households to Affordable Internet Services
In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure and Jobs Act that introduced the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which focuses on connecting families and households to affordable internet services to ensure families and households get the internet access they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. In collaboration with OCA National and in partnership with… Continue reading ACP: Connecting Low-Income Households to Affordable Internet Services
2024 OCA LV Mentorship Program Applications NOW OPEN
2024 MENTORSHIP PROGRAM THEMEA SEAT AT THE TABLE The 2024 OCA Las Vegas Mentorship Program encourages high school and college students, as well as young professionals, to engage in personal and professional development workshops, network with AAPI individuals who have carved out spaces for themselves in historically underrepresented industries, and learn how to mobilize change in their local… Continue reading 2024 OCA LV Mentorship Program Applications NOW OPEN
2023 Recap
We cannot thank our partners, sponsors, and members enough for your support this past year. In 2023, we hosted another successful Asian Night Market, grew our mentorship program cohort to 30 students, and even received Project of the Year at the OCA National Convention. We are proud to be able to continue fulfilling our mission… Continue reading 2023 Recap