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Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

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Improving the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans by insuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education, and other areas. Learn more...

 

 

Newsletter

  • February 4, 2010
    API Legislative Day will be on February 4, 2010 in Olympia, Washington
  • December 12, 2009
    The CAPAA board meeting will be held at the Wing Luke Asian Museum on December 12, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • November 25, 2009
    The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation launch Fellowship opportunity. Read more.
  • Education photo Working to close the achievement gap of Asian American and Pacific Islander students. Read more.
  • Two children Learn about changes in state testing for elementary and high school students. Read more.
  • Two girls in graduation robes and caps Accessing community college, undergraduate, and graduate programs. Read more.
  • Two adults studying Understanding the types of bilingual instruction programs available to gain English-language skills. Read more.
  • H1N1 Protecting your family from H1N1 (swine flu) by gaining more information about the precautions, symptoms, and treatment. Read more.
  • Asian female doctor smiling Working towards eliminating health disparities in the Asian Pacific American community with the Governor's Interagency Council on Health Disparities. Read more.
  • Older male doctor with a stethoscope Find out ways to pay for medical care and medical assistance programs for children. Read more.
  • OMWBE Encouraging Asian Pacific American owned businesses to apply for state certification with the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises to increase minority contracting. See the videos.
  • Money puzzle pieces coming together Increasing access to business capital through the Linked Deposit Program that makes low-interest loans available to minority and women-owned businesses. Read more.
  • 3 men in suits laughing Ensuring access to information on job opportunities and worker training to narrow the skills and wage gaps between populations. Read more.
  • Census pie chart Census data affects how funding is allocated to Asian Pacific Americans for public health, education, housing, transportation, and much more. Find out more information about the census.
  • Be Counted! Census graphic In March 2010, census forms will be delivered. Participation is easy, important, and safe. Any personal data you provide is protected under federal law. Learn more.
  • Language translation graphic Language Assistances guides will be available in at least 59 languages, including Chinese, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese. Read more.