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The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is encouraging efforts to promote mental health awareness in Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Mental health is essential to overall well-being, yet research shows that APIs are less likely to seek help for mental health issues due to social stigma, linguistic and cultural disconnects, and lack of access to health care.
Governor Inslee has proclaimed July 2017 as Mental Health Awareness in Communities of Color Month.
CAPAA encourages community conversations to promote… Read more
Below is a selection of job postings for the month of July 2017: STATE GOVERNMENT Attorney General’s Office is seeking a Legal Office Assistant. Department of Commerce is seeking an Office Assistant 3. Department of Corrections has employment opportunities: Chemical Dependency Specialist Correctional Officers Diversity Consultant (HRC4) Nurses Department of Revenue is seeking an Administrative Assistant 5. Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a Prevention System Manager. Department of Transportation has employment opportunities: Assistant Contracts Administrator Aviation… Read more
Next Public Board Meeting
June 17, 2017
City of Bremerton, Olympic College
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The Office of Governor Jay Inslee, in partnership with the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, is recruiting individuals with a commitment to civil rights and equality for the newly launched Ruth Woo Fellowship.
The program seeks currently enrolled college and graduate students who are interested in public service and understand the importance of achieving social justice and equality for all Washingtonians. Student interns will begin in fall 2017 and serve in the governor’s office for one… Read more
By Bopha ChengCo-Chair, Education CommitteeCambodian American Community Council of Washington On Saturday, May 20th Cambodian American communities around the state came together to honor and recognize its 2017 graduates at the TAF Bethaday Community Learning Space in White Center, Seattle. Hosted by the Cambodian American Community Council of Washington State (CACC); over 150 families, supporters and community member came together to celebrate 28 Cambodian graduates earning their high school diploma, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or master’s degree. Cambodians, who are ethnically… Read more
