APES team members beside the Pacific coastline

Empowering people.
Strengthening organizations.
Building stronger communities.

APES builds the capacity of people, organizations, and communities across the CNMI and the Pacific through education, workforce development, professional certification, organizational capacity building, technical assistance, and strategic partnerships.

Our Impact Model

Sustainable change happens when we strengthen the systems that support our communities.

Invest in People

Building knowledge, skills, and leadership for a stronger future.

Strengthen Organizations

Enhancing effectiveness and capacity to deliver lasting results.

Build Community Capacity

Increasing resilience and opportunity for individuals, families, and communities.

Expand Regional Collaboration

Connecting partners and resources across the Pacific.

Create Lasting Public Benefit

Delivering measurable impact that transforms lives and communities.

Six Priorities. One Mission.

Developing People

Expanding access to education, training, and leadership development.

Expanding Opportunity

Opening pathways to economic mobility and meaningful careers.

Strengthening Organizations

Building the capacity, systems, and sustainability of organizations.

Strengthening Communities

Supporting initiatives that improve well-being, resilience, and quality of life.

Building Partnerships

Creating collaborative relationships that leverage resources and expertise.

Leading with Excellence

Upholding integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Empowering People

Thousands of individuals trained, certified, and supported.

Strengthening Organizations

Dozens of organizations built stronger, more sustainable systems.

Building Communities

Initiatives that create healthier, safer, and more resilient communities.

Stronger Together

A growing network of partners advancing opportunity across the Pacific.