Mission Statement
Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) enhances the Taiwanese-American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development, while emphasizing the preservation of Taiwanese-American Identity. TAP provides resources and programs that inspire and empower; develop and support professionals to become community-oriented leaders.
Key Themes
- Build Taiwanese-American community-oriented leaders in all professions
- Promote Taiwanese-American identity
- Build a professional network of Taiwanese-Americans
- Be role models for younger Taiwanese-Americans and non-Taiwanese-Americans
History
The Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) was created in 1988 as a program of the Taiwanese American Citizens League, to respond to a need of providing a network for young professionals interested in preserving Taiwanese-American heritage. As the demographics and shape of the Taiwanese American community shifted, founders saw a need to engage the emerging population of young professionals who needed a network to be used for the advancement of the Taiwanese-American community, as well as the individuals who make up the community.
Today, TAP is the largest network bridge of Taiwanese-American in the greater Los Angeles area, serving hundreds of professionals. Since its initial founding in Los Angeles, TAP chapters have been founded in several other major cities across the United States, including San Diego. TAP-San Diego was recently created to serve the specific needs of the younger Taiwanese-American professionals residing in San Diego. Our programs and activities will serve to unify the Taiwanese American community, assist professionals in their professional and career enhancement, and empower our members to re-engage Taiwanese-America as community-oriented leaders.
Programs
In creating a community for Taiwanese-American professionals, TAP seeks to provide a diverse and well-rounded experience for its members and community. TAP balances its activities around four central themes:
» Professional
» Social
» Service
» Cultural
How To Learn about TAP-SD Events
TAP-SD is in its infancy. Because of that, our website is also just beginning to be developed. Our events will be listed on our Events page. However, as we develop this website, the best way to make sure you learn about upcoming TAP-SD events is to also join our Facebook Group located at Facebook Group: TAP-SD
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