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.

		Build TA community-oriented leaders in all professions
		Promote TA identity
		Build a professional network of TA
		Be role models for younger TA, and non-TA, youths
		Become a bridge for TAP members and other TA and APA organizations

The Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) was created in 1991 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.

The current version of TAP went through a revival, and was effectively
re-founded in 2001.  Since that time, it quickly became the largest
network bridge of Taiwanese Americans in the Los Angeles area, serving
thousands of young professionals.  Today, TAP is also now the largest
network across the United States, serving areas such as LA, SF, SD,
Chicago, Boston, DC, and NY.  Our programs and activities 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.

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

	Professional
			Professional Services Exchange:
				Corporate Benefits Workshops
				Interview/Resume Workshops
				Journalism Seminar
			Professional Development Workshop Series:
				Personal Finance and Investments
				Real Estate
				Tax
				Persuasion and Communication
	Social
			Annual Banquet and Casino night: Held each July/August. This formal extravaganza is one of the biggest don't-miss events each year.
			Monthly Golf Group. We are organizing a group that will play at various public courses throughout Orange and LA Counties. We will play at least once per month. All levels are welcome. For more information, please contact Teddy Liaw at teddy.liaw@tacl.org
			Dinner Groups: We have regional and intimate "dinner groups" in the South Bay, San Gabriel Area, West LA and OC where we try new restaurant hot spots with new TAP friends
			Happy Hours: Casual mid-week happy hours throughout the LA area to unwind from work.
			Wine Tasting
			Bowling
			Halloween Party
			BBQ
			Speed-Networking
	Service
			TACL Summer Internship Program Mentorship. We are partners with TACL's Summer Internship Program. Each year, TACL recruits highly accomplished students and places them into prestigious political and business offices across the nation. TAP provides mentors for these summer interns throughout their internship experience, and beyond.
			TACL Summer Camp. Each year, TACL organizes the largest Taiwanese American Leadership and Identity camp for Southern California youths. TAP provides many workshop and seminar leaders to discuss career, identity, and various other topics.
			CORE Retreat. TAP supports the community activist and leadership development program. During the spring time, TAP members can parcipate in an intensive 3-day retreat that teaches lobbying, nonprofit legalities, organizational skills, etc. .
			In January 2005, TAP organized a fundraiser that raised over $7,000 for the SouthEast Asia Tsumani
			Soup Kitchens
			Rebuilding Together (formerly known as Christmas in April)
			Revlon Run/Walk for Cancer "Team TAP"
			Organization Volunteer for the Harvest Moon and Lunar New Year Festivals.
	Cultural
			Taiwanese American Heritage Festival
			VC (Visual Communications) Film Festival
			TAP has been a sponsor of the ITASA college conference
			Taiwan Lantern Festival
			Lunar New Year Banquet
			Welly Yang Musical
			Asian Excellence Awards
			SEMISCON from Taiwan Concert
			Year in Review: 2007-2008

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