Program areas at Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional
APAICS Internship program for students for the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2023 in Washington DC and fellowships for exceptional graduates and young professionals with an opportunity to work on policy issues.
The Womens Collective aims to build a community that inspires and supports AA & NH/PI women to become politically engaged by leading the national conversation on AA & NH/PI women representation in politics, uplifting AA & NH/PI women in politics, creating resources and tools for AA & NH/PI women to increase representation in public service, and to connect leaders and stakeholders.
The APAICS Summits brings together community and corporate leaders, subject matter experts, as well as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) elected officials for bipartisan policy discussions that affect the AA & NH/PI community and the nation at-large.Panel topics can range from AA & NH/PI representation at all levels in the tech, energy and health industries and their specific challenges and opportunities in addressing issues related to the AANHPI community.
The APAICS Annual Awards Gala Dinner is the culmination of our nations recognition of AA NH/PI Heritage Month in May, a celebration of the culture, traditions, history, and contributions of AA NH/PI in the United States.The event is attended by over 1,000 attendees from across the country, including community, business, and political leaders.The Legislative Leadership Summit brings together nonprofit and corporate leaders, subject matter experts, as well as local and federally elected officials for bipartisan policy discussions that affect the AA NH/PI community and the nation at-large.The APAICS-PPALM Military Appreciation Luncheon is dedicated to promoting leadership diversity and AA & NH/PI representation in our troops.Active members and veterans of our Armed Forces have the opportunity to learn how to utilize skills and prior leadership experiences to contribute to personal and professional development in the future.
APAICS co-sponsored the leadership academy for elected officials. The program is a non-partisan leadership training program designed to equip Asian Pacific Islander American elected officials with the skills and knowledge to seek higher office.