CAREERLAB - WORKSHOP SPEAKERS

Empowering the next generation of Asian leaders

Program Overview

CareerLAB is a free 12-week fellowship virtual program specifically designed for Asian high school students, undergraduate college students, and early career professionals. Our mission is to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional excellence by providing real-world work experience and essential development skills. We aren’t just a course; it's a simulated corporate environment where you own your growth. Over 12 weeks, you will see fellows learn:

  • Take Ownership: Manage actual projects from conception to launch.

  • Build Infrastructure: Learn to navigate corporate politics, set boundaries, and master professional communication.

  • Bridge the Gap: Tackle the "Bamboo Ceiling" by developing authentic leadership styles.

Are you interested in becoming a Workshop Speaker? We are looking for….

  • Leadership and Communication Experts

    • Public Speaking Coachers

    • Corporate Trainers

    • Digital Communication Specialists

  • HR Professionals and Career Strategists

    • HR Leaders or Managers

    • Career Advisors and Coaches

    • Corporate Leaders and Consultants

  • Executive Coaches

    • Leadership Coaches

    • DEI leaders and Coaches

  • Wellness and Productivity

    • Performance Coaches

    • Mental Health Advocates and Experts (All are welcome)

    • Workplace Experts

    • Wellness Coaches

You’ve come to the right place!

12 speakers

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5-10 fellows

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12 weeks

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12 speakers · 5-10 fellows · 12 weeks ·

What students will experience

  • Strategic Communication

    Be able to effectively communicate in the workplace.

  • Geometric drawing of an outline square with sections divided by vertical, horizontal, and half circle lines.

    Corporate Navigation

    Start setting boundaries, effectively time management and overcome imposter syndrome

  • Personal Infrastructure

    How to set boundaries, effectively time manage and overcome imposter syndrome.

  • Leadership and Identity

    Navigate the bamboo ceiling, how to lead authentically and make strategic decisions.

Cohorts are every summer from June - August

Program Duration: 12 weeks, Virtual - Remote

  • Each week, as a workshop speaker you will teach key topics that will include:

    • Strategic Communication: Navigating difficult conversations, public speaking, and digital etiquette.

    • Personal Infrastructure: Overcoming imposter syndrome and performing "Time and Energy Audits".

    • Corporate Navigation: Mastering performance reviews and understanding office power dynamics.

    Note: 1 Speaker for Each Topic. There will be 12 speakers total once a week for 12 weeks.

  • As a Workshop Speaker you will be choosing any topic that falls within the prompt given to you on the topic of focus. You’re in charge of creating content to present and teach to the fellows during the week you are assigned. You will be required to attend trainings and rehearsals, attend the workshop itself and submit content for review by our team to ensure alignment, proper planning and preparation for the program.

  • To ensure a high-impact experience, workshop speakers are expected to commit to:

    • Time: 1 hour to teach the workshop, 1-2 hours per week to respond async to fellow

    • Communication: Be able via email/slack for any async communication for the fellows and the ACH team. Respond within a timely manner.

    • Meetings: Attend the trainings and rehearsals

  • We are committed to building a resource for fellows and a space for workshop speakers to stay in touch. Upon completion, workshop speakers will receive:

    • Network Access: Entry into our exclusive alumni network and continued access to our mentor directory + past cohorts.

    • Opportunity to Support CareerLAB: You will have opportunities to contribute and be a workshop speaker again! OR opportunities to support the program team / partner with ACH to ensure success of the program.

    • Opportunity to Be Career Support: High-performing fellows may receive letters of recommendation, referrals, or opportunities for future employment with ACH.

      • You’ll be able to recommend fellows you support and believe in!

  • The CareerLAB program runs annually from June to August.

    • Recruitment: Applications typically open between January and March.

    • Selection: Workshop Speakers meet with ACH team members to discuss topics and deadlines + program overview. Will receive communication and program materials to move forward with planning and preparation. organizational need. Are you ready to support the next generation of Asian leaders?

  • "I want to find a community of people with similar interests, goals, and backgrounds. "

    — Incoming Participant

  • "I feel that I'm in a place in my life where i want to pivot and explore other roles that i'm capable in, and also increase my self confidence."

    — Incoming Participant

  • "I also look forward to having mentors to look up to and guide me on this journey. "

    — Incoming Participant

FAQs

What is CareerLAB?

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CareerLAB is a 12-week summer fellowship (June–August) designed for Asian students and early-career professionals to gain hands-on work experience and professional development skills.

Who is eligible to apply to be a Workshop Speaker?

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We are looking for….

  • Leadership and Communication Experts

    • Public Speaking Coachers

    • Corporate Trainers

    • Digital Communication Specialists

  • HR Professionals and Career Strategists

    • HR Leaders or Managers

    • Career Advisors and Coaches

    • Corporate Leaders and Consultants

  • Executive Coaches

    • Leadership Coaches

    • DEI leaders and Coaches

  • Wellness and Productivity

    • Performance Coaches

    • Mental Health Advocates and Experts (All are welcome)

    • Workplace Experts

    • Wellness Coaches

Only requirement due to the capacity of the team, we are only accepting speakers within the U.S and Canada. We are flexible if you have experience with what CareerLAB focuses on and bonus if you have worked with HS students, college students (undergrad) and early career professionals.

What is the experience like?

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Each week, as a workshop speaker you will teach key topics that will include:

  • Strategic Communication: Navigating difficult conversations, public speaking, and digital etiquette.

  • Personal Infrastructure: Overcoming imposter syndrome and performing "Time and Energy Audits".

  • Corporate Navigation: Mastering performance reviews and understanding office power dynamics.

Note: 1 Speaker for Each Topic. There will be 12 speakers total once a week for 12 weeks.

As a Workshop Speaker you will be choosing any topic that falls within the prompt given to you on the topic of focus. You’re in charge of creating content to present and teach to the fellows during the week you are assigned. You will be required to attend trainings and rehearsals, attend the workshop itself and submit content for review by our team to ensure alignment, proper planning and preparation for the program.

Is there a cost to the program?

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No cost at all! This is a completely free program. You would be volunteering your time :)

What makes us different?

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Unlike standard internships that often involve "busy work," CareerLAB is built on a high-accountability, high-impact model:

  • A Simulated Corporate Ecosystem: We don't just give you tasks; we simulate a real corporate structure. You will learn to navigate office culture, manage power dynamics, and handle performance reviews just as you would in a company.

  • The "Impact Report": Instead of a generic certificate, you leave with a quantified report of your "proof of work". This includes your project completion rate, goal attainment, and mastery of core behaviors like feedback integration.

  • Breaking the "Bamboo Ceiling": Our curriculum is specifically tailored for Asian leaders. We provide a framework for navigating cultural barriers to promotion, practicing authentic leadership, and commanding a room as a soft-spoken or introverted leader.

  • Actual Project Ownership: Every project you work on is an actual initiative intended for launch. You aren't just "helping out"; you are owning a project from start to finish within a 12-week timeframe.

  • Infrastructure for Longevity: We focus on "Personal Infrastructure"—teaching you how to conduct time and energy audits, set professional boundaries, and manage the internal critic of imposter syndrome.

COHORT IS FILLED FOR 2026, EXPRESS INTEREST FOR 2027!

ready to help the next generation of Asian leaders?