The mission of AAD is to provide mentorship networks, professional development training, and career advancement opportunities for underserved Pan Asian American undergraduates, with the goal of helping them achieve their unique vision of the Asian American dream.

Chicago Asian Network is an organization founded in 2010 and began providing Chicago’s Asian Pacific American community a platform for content that consolidates and represents the multi-generational, diverse Asian American community through Internet resources, media, stories, and events. CAN strives to educate, collaborate, and stimulate dialogue amongst other Asian American organizations and serves as a liaison to corporations that wish to engage with the Asian American community. If you are interested in submitting an event for the greater Chicago area click here! 

Juno is a student first initiative that uses group buying power to help individuals get lower interest rates on new student loans and student loan refinancing. They give power back to borrowers and allow individuals to take ownership of their financial future. Their mission is to help students minimize the cost of education, from the day they take out their first loan to the day they finish paying it off. Juno vets student loan lenders before partnering with them to bring its members competitive rates and flexible terms. Asian Student Achievement has partnered with Juno to help you lower your student loans, learn more here.

NAAAP is a non-profit organization that cultivates and empowers Asian & Pacific Islander leaders through professional development, community service, and networking, with 30 chapters, several thousand active members, and a reach of more than 20,000 professionals. Founded in 1982, NAAAP is a volunteer-run non-profit that inspires, develops, and connects leaders across industries and communities through networking and educational events, trainings, community service programs, and celebrations of Asian American excellence. If you are interested in joining an organization that inspires and empowers Asian and Pacific Islander leaders, click here! Be sure to select ASA in the “How did you hear about us” section.

Asian Student Achievement is happy to announce its partnership with Parker Dewey! Our partnership offers Micro-Internships, which are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable Career Launchers to demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role. Unlike traditional internships, Micro-Internships can take place year-round, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kick-off. Micro-Internships are used by companies ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups, and go across departments including sales, marketing, technology, HR, and finance. 

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Solare Global is a full-funnel marketing and business consulting agency. They are clients’ extended strategy arm and aim to provide the best business solutions to support clients’ growth. They deliver measurable results with a specialization in the hospitality industry. Solare Global is dedicated to branding products and services to deliver cross-cultural stories effectively to the American audience.

42nd Parallel is a marketing agency focused on Asian and Asian American consumers. The agency operates as a subsidiary of their parent company, TCG Collective, a collaborative group that has over 20 years of experience in event marketing. Their name comes from the 42nd parallel, the latitude that passes between both Chicago and Asia, representing the bridge between US and Asian markets. Their mission is to celebrate Asian American culture, educate brands and help companies connect with this rich demographic group, and showcase the amazing contributions of Asians and Asian Americans in the USA.