NextGen
Empower U
The NextGen Empower U will empower the next generation of AAPI to be successful in many facets of their lives. This three-month program will help each participant discover and define their own personal definition of life success acknowledging that their definition of being successful will change throughout their lifetime. Our program’s focus will touch on topics including relationship building and communication, education and career development, and financial management while providing transferable skills that the participants will be able to use throughout their lives.
Key Benefits for Participants
- Be able to discover and define your personal definition of life success
- Mentorship and guidance from our experienced NextGen Program Director
- Obtain practical tools and techniques to achieve success
- Develop lifelong learning and transferable skills
- Gain valuable insight from experienced community and industry experts
Be part of our next cohort.
Check back in July 2023 to apply.
Applications for this year’s cohort has closed.
Program Details
Please consider the following commitments before applying to participate in this program.
- 3-Month Program from
September to November 2022 - 5 In-person Sessions*
- 1 Graduation Ceremony
- Meets Every Other Friday
- 1.5-Hour Sessions from
10:30 am – 12 pm - Sessions Will Be Held On-campus at Sacramento State*
Session Schedule & Topics
This program will focus on unlocking the three keys to success including:
- September 9 – Life Success: Creating your Vision for Success
- September 23 – Relationship Success: Understanding and Creating Healthy Relationships
- October 7 – Education Success: Creating your Personal Toolkit through Education
- October 21 – Career Success: Navigating Your Career Throughout Your Lifetime
- November 4 – Wealth Success: Generating Wealth to Create Financial Independence
- November 18 – Graduation: Putting It All Together
Ideal Candidates
The ideal NextGen Empower U candidates are self motivated, dedicated and open minded to personal exploration and growth. They understand the value of building a strong foundation for success, lifelong learning, and the strength of relationships and financial independence.
- Culturally Diverse***
- Currently enrolled in an educational institution, training program, recent college graduate, or young adult in the workforce
- Desire to create a personal growth plan to achieve life success
- Committed to attend and enthusiastically participate in all program sessions and activities
***We highly encourage candidates of Asian American and Pacific Islander descent to apply, but candidates of all backgrounds are welcome as well. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age in our programs or activities.
Meet our Program Director
Jim Tabuchi
Jim Tabuchi first started working with Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce 15 years ago as the Program Director for the Catalyst Program. For nine years he mentored and developed leaders. These Catalyst grads can be seen throughout the community, leading corporate and non-profit organizations.
Jim has an extensive background that includes high tech corporate management, non-profit leadership and program development. He is educated in electrical engineering and applied that to become a Senior Manager in Hewlett-Packard. He then applied his management experience to grow the Sacramento Mandarins to become a leading arts non-profit organization, providing music education programs for over a thousand youth every year. He provides consulting services and leadership coaching to numerous organizations. His impact can be seen in numerous industries including high tech, education, banking, utilities, health care, government and more.
As a Program Director, Jim offers insightful mentorship pulling from his vast experience in leadership and community development.
Class II | 2021 Program Roster
Gabriel-Anita Bailey
Family Studies and Human Development
Junior
Dhruvisha Budhani
Business Analytics and Management Information Systems
Senior
Yao Chin
Economics and Business
Junior
Maelani Gumataotao
Biological Science
Junior
Annalise Harlow
Sociology
Tooba Ishaq
Social Work
Senior
Kalolaine Kaufusi
Ethnic Studies
Junior
Mark Anthony King, III
Political Science
Graduate Student
Sydney Kushida
Business
Vivian Le
Health Science
Junior
Mari-Jaeh Leandado
Business Administration
Senior
Alliha Mahboob
Computer Science
Freshman
Victoria Fatima Manasra
Clinical Lab Science
Junior
Maanvee Mehrotra
Business Administration
Senior
Deepika Monga
Computer Science
Junior
Danny Nguyen
Civil Engineering
Graduate Student
Adrian Pena-Rodriguez
Simurtej Singh
Biological Science
Junior
LeiAloha Taukave-Langman
Sociology
Senior
Nhu Tran
Kinesiology
Graduate Student
Dallas Vue
Biology
Junior
Angelina Xiong
Child Development
Junior
Andrew Yoon
Biology
Junior
Fnu Zabihullah
Computer Science
Senior
Past Program Participant Highlight
“Dear CalAsian Foundation,
I am reaching out with some exciting news. Today, I am formally stepping into the role of Evaluation and Learning Manager at Teen Success, Inc.! It is a very exciting transition and I can’t wait to see what I can do in this new capacity. Thank you for your influence and support; NextGen definitely gave me a new comfort and confidence in myself and the work I want to do.
Alexis Dumonchelle“
In partnership with
Empower U Corporate
As a society we are just emerging from one of the most disruptive times in our lifetimes. The workplace has been in disarray, relationships have become distant, employees have disengaged. This program is intended to help re-engage staff members. We will do this by creating a means for staff members to find meaning and fulfillment in their work. We will explore creating and restoring healthy working relationships. We will breakdown myths and offer new insights that will create a more satisfying work environment.
Program Details
Each Empower U Corporate program is crafted with your company’s goals in mind. With your individual program, you will get:
- A 30-Minute pre-strategy call with the Program Director to outline program goals
- Customized curriculum created for your company based on organizational needs
- 2 Half-day Interactive sessions with employees; employers are encouraged to participate
- 3 hours each sessions
Key Benefits for Employers
- Retain valuable human capital
- Invest in your employee’s professional development and growth
- Create a positive space for professional relationship building amongst team members and co-workers
- Establish a supportive employer relationship with your employees
- Provide mentorship opportunities
Key Benefits for Employees
- Define their personal definition of life success
- Mentorship and guidance from our experienced NextGen Program Director
- Obtain practical tools and techniques to achieve success
- Develop lifelong learning and transferable skills
- Gain valuable insight from experienced community and industry experts
Sample Topics
- Creating Your Life Vision
- Finding Meaning in Your Work
- Choosing Your Attitude
- Building Healthy Relationships
- Myth Busters: Work-Life Balance
- Half-Click to Management
- Saying “Yes!” to New Opportunities
- Becoming the “Go-To” Person
- Concepts on Pay
- Steps to Financial Independence
- And so much more!
Meet our Program Director
Jim Tabuchi
Jim Tabuchi first started working with Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce 15 years ago as the Program Director for the Catalyst Program. For nine years he mentored and developed leaders. These Catalyst grads can be seen throughout the community, leading corporate and non-profit organizations.
Jim has an extensive background that includes high tech corporate management, non-profit leadership and program development. He is educated in electrical engineering and applied that to become a Senior Manager in Hewlett-Packard. He then applied his management experience to grow the Sacramento Mandarins to become a leading arts non-profit organization, providing music education programs for over a thousand youth every year. He provides consulting services and leadership coaching to numerous organizations. His impact can be seen in numerous industries including high tech, education, banking, utilities, health care, government and more.
As a Program Director, Jim offers insightful mentorship pulling from his vast experience in leadership and community development.
Give your employees the tools to succeed.
Book a training for your team today!
Program Fee
$5,000
- Up to (25) employees may participate
- (2) Half-day interactive sessions
- Opportunity for participants to connect with other Empower U Corporate alumni at future events
- Access for participants to join the Empower U Corporate Facebook Group for continued support and development
For questions, contact Lauren Oto, Executive Director, at loto@calasianfoundation.org.
