This Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative event enabled Asian Americans of all ages to get valuable career advice from experienced and successful Asian Americans in the industrial professions. We have held this event for different professions in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

We started with interactive virtual breakout rooms with experienced Asian American leaders. Each breakout room was hosted by a seasoned advisor and organized by functional areas in business: sales/marketing, general management, strategy/business development, manufacturing, finance and research and development. A list of advisors was shared in advance, allowing participants to select the breakout rooms most relevant to their interests. Attendees moved freely between rooms throughout the session.

This event offers a unique opportunity to explore these professions with experienced practitioners and make personal connections. Discussions were frank and informative. Advisors responded directly to participant questions and share personal insights about their functional area, including both the upsides and the downsides.

We hope this event was especially valuable for those just beginning or are in the early to mid-stages of their career to enhance their career planning. We hope that this event will you overcome obstacles and to accelerate your careers.