Program areas at Organization of Chinese Americans
Virtual summit this is an online version of oca national convention. The annual oca convention is one of the preeminent annual events for the asian-pacific american communtiy, drawing hundreds of people from around the country for educational, cultural, and networking events. The event includes workshops and senior citizens, college and youth leadership training, a job fair, an exhibit area, a community health fair, meal events with keynote speakers, and an awards banquet. During the banquet, asian pacific leaders in a number of fields are honored. Oca also recognizes the achievements of its own members with the chapter of the year award, and the unsung heroes awards. Oca's national board and business advisory council also meets during the convention.
Internship program - every year, oca's internship program brings asian-pacific american college students to Washington, dc to gain experience in public policy by placing interns in congressional offices, federal agencies, non-profit organizations and at the oca national center. Students have the opportunity to learn firsthand about national issues and policies that affect asian-pacific Americans.
Anti-hate program: the anti-hate program at oca consists of education and advocacy work around racial profiling and discrimination, bias education and trainings, and solidarity building. This work is done through workshops, panel discussions, community festivals and celebrations, and other events that bring together different communities to build understanding and allyship.
Other programs, including:- covid-19 outreach project- aapi women's initiative- gold mountain scholarship- spectrum scholar program- k-12 aanhpi curriculum project- mentoring asian american professionals program (maap)