TALENT

Top Asian Leaders, Executives, and Networks of Talent Leadership Certificate Program for APA Executives

AsianUpward’s TALENT Certificate Program features unique elements that synergistically blend to leverage and develop Executive-level Asian Pacific American (APA) talent. Created and customized with APA strengths and research as the differentiated foundation, TALENT pioneers with AsianUpward’s specialization in APA leadership to craft this cohort program that incorporates senior-executive champions to support meeting APA executives with career and leadership development. Constructed with practical, experiential, and project-based learning, the certificate program culminates into a capstone project and career plan. The innovative modules and practical AsianUpward signature tools stand out from any other program and will make your APA executives stand out. Shine further with continuous growth through AsianUpward’s exceptional executive ecosystem—lifelong learning and leadership.

TALENT Program: In-Person Leadership Launch

Wednesday & Thursday, February 26–27, 2025

Breakfast: 8:00 am—9:00 am PST
Class: 9:00 am—5:00 pm PST

Location: In-person, Edwards Lifesciences, Conference Center A,
1 Edwards Way, Irvine, CA, 92614

TALENT Program Short Sessions (Virtual)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 1:00 pm–2:30 pm PT
Short Session 1 of 2 (Virtual)

Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 1:00 pm–2:30 pm PT
Short Session 2 of 2 (Virtual)

TALENT Program: In-Person Capstone

Friday, September 26, 2025

Breakfast: 8:00 am—9:00 am EDT
Capstone Class: 9:00 am—12:00 pm EDT
Small group sessions including lunch
on your own: 12:00 pm—3:00 pm EDT
upbeat meeting kickoff: 4:00 pm EDT

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Breakfast: 8:00 am—9:00 am EDT
upbeat meeting: 9:00 am—3:00 pm EDT

Location: In-person, DMV/DC-Metro (TBD)

Program Contents

Uniqueness & Value

TALENT Program Differentiated Elements

The following program elements function as practical and concrete programmatic
differentiators—these integrate into the uniqueness of TALENT.

Partners of AsianUpward by Elevate

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April in-person, Dates and Times:

Wednesday & Thursday, April 3–4, 2024
Leadership Launch (2-Days, In-Person)

Location: Edwards Lifesciences, 1 Edwards Way, Irvine, CA, 92614

Airport Options:

John Wayne Airport/Orange County (SNA)
The closest airport to Edwards Lifesciences, but limited nonstop service

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The most number of options for nonstop flights.

Long Beach Airport (LGB)
The second closest airport to Edwards Lifesciences, but very limited nonstop service.

Hotel: For the launch of this program, feel free to stay at your choice of hotels, but for better networking, we encourage participants to stay at the same hotel and have suggested a full-service hotel below.

Irvine Marriott
18000 Von Karman Ave,
Irvine, CA 92612
+1 949-577-9200
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/laxir-irvine-marriott/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0

Virtual, Dates and Times:

Friday, May 3, 2024 from 1:00 pm–2:30 pm PT
Short Session 1 of 4 (Virtual)

Friday, June 14, 2024 from 1:00 pm–2:30 pm PT
Short Session 2 of 4 (Virtual)

Friday, July 12, 2024 from 1:00 pm–2:30 pm PT
Short Session 3 of 4 (Virtual)

Friday, August 23, 2024 from 1:00 pm–2:30 pm PT
Short Session 4 of 4 (Virtual)

September in-person, Dates and Times:

Friday & Saturday, September 27–28, 2024
TALENT Program: Program Capstone leading to Unlimited Possibilities: Building Executive Asian Talent (upbeat) meeting (2-Days, In-Person)

Location: Washington, DC

To be announced.