Chinatown Manpower Project

What Chinatown Manpower Project does

Chinatown Manpower Project (CMP), legally Chinatown Manpower Project Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce and small business development organization founded in 1972 and headquartered at 55 Chrystie Street in Manhattan's Chinatown. Its mission is to promote economic self-sufficiency and career advancement for the Asian-American community and other diverse populations across New York City, delivered through five core program pillars: Employability Assets Building (English classes, Train & Earn, Summer Youth Employment Program), Career Development (employment training, job fairs, career forums, job bank, career counseling), Entrepreneurial Assistance (small business bootcamp, workshops, one-on-one counseling, disaster relief application assistance), Community Development (safety trainings, Mobile JOBS, community outreach, Collegiate Student Services Center), and CMP Chinese School (Mandarin language classes for children and adults). Service delivery is bilingual (Mandarin, Cantonese, English) and is offered free of charge across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens through its own facilities plus partner venues including the Chinatown YMCA, Flushing YMCA, PS1 Henry Street, and the Homecrest Multi-Social Services Center in Brooklyn.

CMP does not operate proprietary technology; its digital infrastructure is limited to a Squarespace-hosted website (cmpny.org), email newsletter, social channels, and a free Computer Resource Room that supports its own digital literacy training curriculum. The business model is a community-led nonprofit in which all program services are free to participants and revenue derives from the Campaign for Self-Sufficiency, foundation and corporate grants, government workforce-development contracts (including SYEP), and event fundraising such as the annual Gala. Donor and partner support is highlighted through a Charity Navigator four-star rating and a board of directors composed of senior executives from real estate (Lam Group), banking (TD Bank), manufacturing (Broad USA), and alumni networks (CUAA). Over five decades CMP has served approximately 130,000 people, with active 2024–2025 programming expanding into HVAC training, retail-banking career pathways, green-career workshops, and a Small Business Resource Expo conducted with Empire State Development.

Name

Chinatown Manpower Project

Legal name

Chinatown Manpower Project Inc.

Website

https://cmpny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chinatown Manpower Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1972, delivering free bilingual workforce, small-business, youth, and language programs to New York City's Asian-American community through sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA), Workforce Development, Employment Readiness & Job Placement (BPADAKAE), Workforce, Employability & Youth Skills Partnerships (EDADALAI)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Career counseling programs
• Small business assistance
• Immigrant community services
• Adult education classes

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: CMP raises funds through its Campaign for Self-Sufficiency and other fundraising initiatives. Donations go directly to program services including work readiness sessions, job skills training, small business startup seminars, and job placement services.
2. Government Grants: As a nonprofit, CMP receives government funding to operate workforce development programs including SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program), career development services, and small business assistance programs.
3. Program Services (Free to Participants): CMP provides free services to community members including English classes, employment training, job fairs, career counseling, small business bootcamps, and Chinese School classes. Programs are funded through donations and grants rather than participant fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chinatown Manpower Project is a nonprofit organization founded in 1972 that provides free workforce development, career training, entrepreneurial assistance, and community education services primarily to Asian immigrants and low-income community members in New York City. Its offerings include employment training, English language classes, job placement, small business bootcamps, and Chinese heritage education for youth.

Product overview

CMP (Chinatown Manpower Project) is a not-for-profit workforce and small business development organization offering a portfolio of programs to promote economic self-sufficiency and career advancement. The organization provides Employability Assets Building services (English classes, Train & Earn programs, Summer Job & Internship Programs), Career Development (Employment Training, Job Fairs, Career Forums & Workshops, Job Bank, Career Counseling), Entrepreneurial Assistance (Small Business Bootcamp, Business Workshops, One-on-One Business Counseling), Community Development (Safety Trainings, Mobile JOBS, Community Outreach, Collegiate Student Services Center), and CMP Chinese School language education. The programs serve communities of diverse backgrounds with a strong focus on the Asian immigrant population in New York City.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Development and Job Placement
• Entrepreneurial Assistance and Small Business Bootcamp
• Chinese School / Heritage Language Program
• Community Development Programs
• Adult Education and English Classes

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 130,000 people served over 5 decades
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chinatown YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2025Chinatown YMCA serves as the location for CMP's 2025 Fall Job Fair on September 30, 2025, from 10 AM - 3 PM. This partnership provides a trusted community venue for job seekers and employers to connect.
• TD BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2025CMP partnered with TD Bank for a free webinar on protecting businesses from fraud and scams. The 'Protect Your Business: Avoid Fraud and Scams' webinar was conducted in Chinese on May 28, 2025, providing practical guidance on recognizing red flags and understanding rights and protection strategies.
• Broad USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2025CMP collaborated with Broad USA for a Green Career Workshop on May 21, 2025. The online Mandarin workshop covered green and sustainable jobs, BroadUSA's climate-friendly tech innovations, career paths in clean energy and HVAC technology, and earning potentials in the green sector.
• Welcome to ChinatowncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2025CMP partnered with Welcome to Chinatown and Empire State Development to host a Small Business Resource Expo and Networking Session on May 19, 2025, celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The event introduced NY State's new AAPI Business Support Program and provided insights into business certifications, financing, and marketing.
• Empire State DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2025CMP partnered with Empire State Development and Welcome to Chinatown for the Small Business Resource Expo on May 19, 2025. Empire State Development divisions including Minority & Women's Business Development, Entrepreneur Development, Tourism Division, and NYS Governor's Office of Motion Picture and Television Development participated.
• Flushing BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CMP partnered with Flushing Bank to provide a Financial Literacy & Retail Banking Career Training Program starting January 2025. The 8-session program runs on Fridays from January to March 2025, covering banking operations and departments. Languages offered: Mandarin & English. This partnership equips participants with essential knowledge for careers in the financial sector.
• Neuberger BermancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2024CMP collaborated with Neuberger Berman volunteers to host a Career Development Workshop on May 16, 2024. The workshop engaged 56 participants including 20 volunteers in discussions on language learning and American life adaptation. The partnership has been ongoing for several years.
• Bank of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2021CMP collaborated with Bank of America for a webinar on PPP Loan and Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants on May 6, 2021. The webinar in Chinese Mandarin covered PPP application process and forgiveness, and Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants application process.
• Congresswoman Nydia VelázquezminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2021CMP joined Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez for a PPP & Small Businesses Resources Webinar hosted in Chinese Mandarin on April 15, 2021. The webinar covered SBA's PPP program, PPP deadline extension, and EIDL program information.
• Rotary Club of Chinatown NYCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020CMP and Rotary Club of Chinatown NYC jointly conducted a survey of Chinese American businesses in New York City from September 2020 through December 2020. From 66 responses, they learned about COVID-19 pandemic impact and compiled recommendations for small business recovery.
• Cathay BankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 December 2018Cathay Bank conducted an Identity Theft Prevention Workshop for CMP's WLG program participants and ALP students, providing valuable information on protecting identities, avoiding and reporting scams.
• Chung Pak LDCminorOthersChung Pak LDC is listed as a mission advocate providing year-round support to CMP.
• Multi-Cultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc. (MRBI)minorOthersMulti-Cultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc. (MRBI) is listed as a mission advocate providing year-round support to CMP through ethnic media outreach.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chinese Mutual Aid Association: AAPI-focused social services nonprofit offering workforce, education, and community support for Chinese immigrant communities — directly comparable to CMP in target population and service mix.
• Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE): NYC-based AAPI nonprofit offering affordable housing, small business lending, and workforce development — including bilingual small business assistance closely paralleling CMP's Entrepreneurial Assistance program.
• Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC): Largest Asian-American social services nonprofit in NYC, providing workforce development, education, youth programs, and small business services to immigrant communities. Highly comparable in mission, geographic focus, and program mix to CMP.
• Apex for Youth: NYC nonprofit providing mentorship, education, and career development programs for Asian and immigrant youth — directly comparable to CMP's SYEP and youth workforce offerings.
• Henry Street Settlement: Long-standing Lower East Side NYC settlement house offering workforce, education, youth, and community development programs; a peer to CMP in scale, geography, and program breadth, though serving broader populations.
• The Door: NYC youth services nonprofit offering career development, education, and workforce training for young people — closely comparable to CMP's youth program tracks (SYEP, WLG, NDA Opportunity Youth).
• Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT): NYC nonprofit focused on workforce development, job placement, and youth employment programs — directly comparable to CMP's Career Development and SYEP offerings.

Regional players

• Korean American Community Services: AAPI community nonprofit serving Korean-American immigrants with workforce, education, and small business services — operates a comparable model to CMP but for a different AAPI subgroup and outside NYC.

Others

• Urban Resource Institute (URI): NYC human services nonprofit with workforce and economic empowerment programs serving underserved populations; thematically adjacent to CMP's employability and small business missions.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NJ: Large, established workforce development nonprofit operating job training, placement, and small business programs across the NYC metro — broader portfolio but overlapping mission with CMP's Career Development and Employability programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cmpnewyork
• Facebookfacebook.com/cmpnewyork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chinatown-manpower-project

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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