The National Association of Asian American Professionals is a non-profit organization that cultivates and empowers Asian & Pacific Islander leaders through professional development, community service, and networking. As the largest and fastest growing API professional association, NAAAP continues to provide its members with the tools and resources to further career advancements and to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to become great leaders as well as valuable employees. In order to achieve our goals, NAAAP offers a diverse range of professional development programs on the local and national levels, engages its membership in community service, and organizes professional networking events. These may range from a series of panels, workshops and seminars, and web-based sessions and networking. 

Success Through Empowered relationships Program (STEP)

•  STEP creates valuable connections by pairing mentors with mentees within the Asian community. This program provides training for mentors to enhance their mentoring skills and offer guidance to mentees on building strong, effective relationships.
• STEP supports the personal and professional growth of mentees but also empowers mentors to be more impactful in their roles.
• STEP fosters a supportive environment where both mentors and mentees can learn, grow, and succeed together.
• STEP is open to any applicant, including non-NAAAP members, who can participate virtually, in person, or remotely.

 Mission of STEP

To inspire, cultivate, and develop sustained connections between Asian professionals through relationship building and mentorship.

Vision of STEP

STEP develops and empowers Asian professionals through mentorship connections.

In the words of STEP participants

• “Mentorship is a really powerful tool for growth, and in my experience, this has been life-changing!”
• “Great intentions; and safe platform to help foster meaningful relationships”
• “The match process was critical to the success of the program. Well done, NAAAP! I would like to continue this program to get paired up with additional mentors.”

Get Involved

Registration for STEP is limited to a number of spots, with priority given to NAAAP members. Please register early and before March 21, 2025! Mentor/mentee pairings will be made by early April.

Program Format

The expectations of mentor and mentee participants are:

• Meeting 1-on-1 periodically from May to October; 
• Attending 2-3 STEP meetings for training and updates; and
• Provide feedback during and after the program. 

STEP will provide ideas for mentoring framework, tools, and resources to support conversations and forums.

We welcome sponsors and volunteers to support this impactful program. 

Registration Link -  https://forms.gle/Q9VVF8Xr2uj4HYLw5