R 011331Z FEB 21
MARADMIN 050/21
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2021 USMC ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS LEADERSHIP SEMINAR//
POC/MARC SHEPPARD/CIV (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: MARC.SHEPPARD@USMC.MIL//
POC/ANTHONY QUINONES/SGT/(MPE)/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: ANTHONY.QUINONES@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Subject to conference approval, the 2021 USMC Asian Pacific American (APA) Professionals Leadership Seminar will be held virtually from 24 - 25 March.  Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion Branch (MPE) will sponsor 40 conference registration fees.  All Marines, Sailors, and civilian employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation are encourage to participate.
2.  USMC APA Professionals are dedicated to building and strengthening the APA community of leaders through professional development and enhanced career opportunities.  This effort corresponds to the 38th Commandant’s Planning Guidance wherein III MEF was identified as the Marine Corps’ main focus-of-effort supporting the Indo-Pacific area of operations.  This location is uniquely understood by APAs through a deep grasp of the language, regional expertise, and culture while possessing the capabilities of establishing rapport and building relationships among key partners and allies.
3.  The 2021 USMC APA Professionals Leadership Seminar will present an opportunity to connect on three organizational levels:  individual – (leadership development and mentorship); community – (building relationships and strengthening ties); and organization – (providing institutional value to the USMC using the strengths of APAs).  This seminar will focus on the theme of “The Sphere of Influence” – a series featuring tactics and strategies to elevate attendees toward increased career opportunities and leadership possibilities.  This two-day seminar focuses on strengthening influence capabilities as a core, which expands into methods that consciously craft personal credibility and reputation.
4.  Commanders may authorize Permissive Temporary Additional Duty for Marines and Sailors attached to their unit to allow virtual participation in an environment without distractions.  All Marine Corps registration fees must be coordinated through the MPE Branch.  Reservations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
5.  To attend this event please email your name, rank, unit, duty station, phone number, mailing address for sending course materials, and e-mail address to Marc Sheppard at marc.sheppard@usmc.mil and Sgt Anthony Quinones at anthony.quinones@usmc.mil via your officer-in-charge no later than 26 Feb 2021.  Coordinating instructions will be e-mailed upon successful reservation.
6.  Dress code for this virtual event is business casual for any attendee broadcasting images or video in the course of his/her participation.
7.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
8.  USMC APA Professionals is a non-federal entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps.  More information can be found on the USMC APA Professionals website at www.usmcapaprofessionals.com.
9.  Release authorized by BGen J. G. Woodworth, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division.//