Cultural Competence Skill Training
Organizations, corporations and professionals are assisted to work effectively in cross-cultural environments through (1) understanding the importance of cultural differences, (2) enhancing cultural knowledge, and (3) adapting services to meet culturally unique needs. Individually customized approaches are utilized to fit the particular needs of the requesting entities. Consultants and trainers have extensive experience in assessing, developing and facilitating implementation of cultural competency in a variety of settings. - Contact:
- 1031 25th Street
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-6454
Translation and Interpretation Service
Written translation and face-to-face interpretation services are provided to governmental, university, community-based and private sector entities. Translation fees are based on the complexity and length of materials, while the interpretation fees require a minimum of two hours, including travel time. - Contact:
- 1031 25th Street
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-6454
Material and Curriculum Development
Private and public sector clients are assisted in the development of culturally and linguistically appropriate posters, brochures, pamphlets, curriculum, and other educational and promotional products. Focus groups may be conducted to assess market demands, evaluation of text, and design development. - Contact:
- 1031 25th Street
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-6454
Beverly Yip Scholarships
In loving memory of the founding Executive Director, Beverley Yip, this scholarship fund was created by the Yip family (her husband, Phillip, and their children, Janice and Keith) to encourage young people to seek education, training, and personal development opportunities. The hope is that these individuals would enter and sustain careers focusing on the social, psychological, physical and economic needs of Asians and Pacific Islanders.
Annual awards include:- Three scholarships, each for $1,000, awarded to high school students entering post-secondary education in the coming school year, or current college or graduate school students; and
- One scholarship totaling $2,500, awarded to a current college or graduate school student for an internship at UPAC. Applicants may select from pre-designed internships.
- Contact:
- 1031 25th Street
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 232-6454
