Message from
~ Peter Tsai, Executive Director
I am
pleased and excited to become the second Executive Director of
the Center for Career Alternatives (CCA). Our agency has
maintained its "can do" spirit in the midst of a challenging
economy. This summer has brought many changes to the
agency. After thirty years of exceptional leadership, Alan
Sugiyama, takes on a new role with the agency after stepping
down
from his post as Executive Director. We are thrilled that he
will serve in his new role as Founding Executive Director. In
this position, he is still giving his time to CCA as an
advocate for
development and advancement of the agency. Several
newspaper articles have been published about Al's recent
decision:
http://www.iexaminer.org/news/features/sugiyama-speaks-leaving-cca
http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2010/07/goodbye-to-al-but-not-the-cca/#more-8938
To
meet the challenges brought about by the economy's impact on
the labor market, we, like other organizations had to look
critically at our staffing levels. Unfortunately, there had
to be dramatic and deep cuts made in the Seattle and Everett
programs to ensure that the agency could maintain its services
and be fiscally responsible. As we move forward, we have
confidence that the agency will continue to provide superior
services and sound fiscal practices.
We
thank you, the supporters of CCA, who over the years have been
there to help and support our events-- and cheered for our
clients and CCA team. I look forward to working with you
knowing that our Board of Directors and staff will work hard
to continue the legacy of excellence. Thirty years of great
service, community support, and team spirit will continue on.
Regards,
Peter Tsai
Executive Director
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