Asian American/Pacific Islander Emphasis Program

Program Manager: Hope Train
Phone: (505)761-4459
Email:  Hope.Tran@nm.usda.gov

Program Purpose

The purpose of the program is to provide focus on issues, such as employment, promotion, training, and career enhancement affecting Asian American /Pacific Islander (AA/PI) employees and applicants in NRCS. Thus, achieving workforce diversity that better serves the nation’s growing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders AAPI community.

Program Objectives

• Increase the total number of Asian America/Pacific Islanders in all Professional, Administrative, Technical, Clerical, and Others (PATCO) categories, series, and grade levels.
• Encourage the participation of Asian American/Pacific Islanders in all NRCS-sponsored programs and activities.
• Provide a network of professional support for Asian American/Pacific Islanders.
• Ensure that the Asian American/Pacific Islander community receives equal treatment in every aspect of employment.
• Provide opportunities to participate in training and training programs such as career enhancement, graduate, studies and others.

Related Links

• General Manual - Asian American/Pacific Islander Emphasis Program (230, Part 403, Subpart G)  

• Other State  AA/PI Emphasis Program Managers  

• National Special Emphasis Program Managers

• Asian Pacific Islander Organization (APIO)

• Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC)

• Census Bureau Minority Links for Media, Asians, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders

Activities

May is National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans.