如果你有興趣成為代課老師或喜歡照顧小朋友，今集節目非常適合你！本集節目將介紹啟明的幼兒教育在職培訓計劃 (英文簡稱為STEP)，專門培訓0-5歲小童的代課老師。啟明的人力資源主任Sabrina將講解計劃的一大優點：申請時不需要早期幼兒教育（ECE）學分，大大降低了入行門檻。在帶薪及享有福利的情況下，你可以學習幼兒教育知識並增加經驗，為成為代課老師做好準備。

此外，另一位訪談嘉賓是一位曾經參與STEP計劃的代課老師Anny將分享從報名、接受培訓到最終配對雇主的心路歷程，鼓勵新移民勇於嘗試這個在職培訓計劃。值得一提的是，三藩市在2018年通過了提案C，使低收入和中等收入家庭更容易獲得受資助的托兒服務，並加強對托兒服務者的保障和福利。市政府計劃在2025年將托兒服務者的最低時薪提高到28美元，吸引更多人投入托兒服務。

如果你有興趣參加STEP計劃，可以直接上網報名。如果你需要中文或西班牙語服務，亦可以致電415-594-7400。最後，華促會的經濟正義團隊也可以協助整個申請過程，包括撰寫簡歷、填寫申請表格及翻譯服務。聯絡方法 : 415-598-8508 (留言信箱) 或發送電子郵件至[email protected]。

If you're interested in becoming a substitute teacher or enjoy taking care of young children, this episode is perfect for you! We will introduce Kai Ming's STEP vocational training program, which specializes in training substitute teachers for children aged 0-5. Sabrina, Kai Ming's HR Director, explains a major advantage of the program: no early childhood education (ECE) credits are required to apply, significantly lowering the entry barrier. You can learn early childcare education knowledge and gain experience while earning a salary and receiving benefits, preparing you to become a competent substitute teacher.

Additionally, Anny, a substitute teacher graduated from the STEP program, shares her journey from registration and training to final job placement, encouraging new immigrants to try this training program. In addition, San Francisco passed Proposition C in 2018, making childcare services more accessible for low- and middle-income families and improving protections and benefits for childcare workers. The city government plans to raise the minimum hourly wage for childcare workers to $28 by 2025, attracting more people to enter the childcare industry.

If you are interested in joining the STEP program, you can sign up online here. If you need services in Chinese or Spanish, you can call 415-594-7400. CAA’s economic justice program team is also happy to assist you with the entire application process, including writing a resume, completing application form, and translation services. Contact them at 415-598-8508 (voicemail) or email [email protected].

在當今時代，擁有一個可靠而廉價的互聯網已不是奢侈品，對於學生、年輕父母、甚至是長者來說，都是生活中不可或缺的一部分。根據華促會的－項調查，近一半的三藩市華埠家庭沒有訂閱寬頻互聯網，而且許多已連接網絡的家庭經常面臨網速緩慢和不穩定的問題。在本集節目中，散房居民Zoey將談到缺乏可靠網絡如何影響她和孩子的日常生活及心理健康。此外，我們邀請到市參事佩斯金的助理Calvin Yan探討市政府如何介入及提供支援。「光纖到住房」項目是其中一個成功例子。這個項目為華埠五棟可負擔房屋進行安裝項目，為租戶帶來更快速、更穩定的互聯網服務。總括來說，我們需要社區的支持，敦促市政府、網絡供應商及業主共同合作，確保所有社區都能獲得可靠、高速的寬頻網路。

我們需要你的支持！請填寫以下表格並簽署華促會致市長及市參事的請願書，敦促他們依據我們的政策建議採取措施，解決華埠缺乏可靠而廉價的互聯網問題。點擊此處簽署請願書。

In today's world, having a reliable and affordable internet connection is no longer a luxury but a necessity for students, young parents, and even the elders. According to a research published by CAA, almost half of SF Chinatown households do not have an internet broadband subscription and for those who do, the internet is slow and unreliable. In this episode, SRO resident Zoey will discuss how the lack of reliable internet affects her and her children's daily life and mental health. Additionally, we have invited Calvin Yan, a political aide to Supervisor Aaron Peskin, to discuss how SF City Government is intervening and providing support. The "Fiber to Housing" program is one successful example. Five affordable housing buildings in Chinatown participated in the installation project, bringing faster and more stable internet services to tenants. In short, we need community support to urge the City Government, internet providers, and property owners to work together and ensure that all communities have access to reliable, high-speed broadband. 

We need your support! You can use our call to action tool to let our local officials know that addressing digital equity for Chinatown and other communities of color is important to you. You can click here to sign the petition.

自去年以來，超過24,000名中國移民經墨西哥邊境進入美國。由於中文服務資源有限，華促會受到聖地牙哥的人道組織邀請，分別於去年十二月及今年三月前往當地為這一批中國移民提供支援。今年三月的最新情況：聖地牙哥移民中心因資源匱乏問題而關閉，導致移民滯留於偏遠的交通站點，與家人團聚成為一項艱鉅的挑戰。華促會團隊從三月十二日至十四日每天向約四百名移民提供直接服務。我們也訪問了幾位走線者，探討她們冒著生命危險前往美國的原因。身為移民，我們秉持同理心，聆聽並述說她們的故事。希望從華人的角度講述這些故事，與主流媒體的報導有所不同。這些走線者其實和我們一樣，為了追求更好的生活而勇敢奮鬥，追尋著美國夢！

Since last year, over 24,000 Chinese migrants have made the journey into the US through Mexico. With limited capacity to assist Chinese migrants in-language, humanitarian organizations in San Diego reached out to CAA to request support for the influx of new arrivals. This request led to our second trip to San Diego this March after our initial visit in December 2023. This time, resources are even scarcer due to the closure of the San Diego Migrant Welcome Center, leaving migrants stranded at a remote Transit Center, where reuniting with their families proves to be a daunting challenge. From March 12 to 14, our CAA team provided direct assistance to approximately 400 migrants each day. We also spoke to several Chinese migrants, delving into their motivations for undertaking perilous journeys to the US, even at the risk of their own lives. As immigrants ourselves, we listen to their stories with empathy, aiming to offer a deeper understanding beyond the mainstream media narrative. Discover the dreams and aspirations that drive these courageous individuals, as they strive for a better life and chase the American dream, just like many of us.