NATIONAL COLLEGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

One of KAC’s legacy programs is the National College Leadership Conference (NCLC). It is the oldest leadership conference for Korean American college students and recent college graduates in the nation. NCLC aims to promote Korean American community awareness; understanding of cultural identity and history, the power of impactful policies and passion for giving back to the community as well as civic leadership. 

​For 5 days and 4 nights, the conference brings together Korean American students from across the nation to grow together. Students participate in panel discussions, workshops, and mentorship sessions with speakers. Past speakers have come from both public and private sectors, including community leaders, elected officials, corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, authors, creatives, media leaders, doctors, lawyers, financial and management leaders, and more. The conference incorporates the following structures in order to provide a transformative experience with life-long impact:

  • A culture of mentorship, providing a safe space for students to spend quality time with distinguished speakers and build relationships through mentorship circles during meals.
  • Individualized attention for each student, delivering a “learning by doing” experience with sessions of reflection and teamwork with fellow cohort members.
  • Development of professional skills (e.g., resume building, job interview, and conflict resolution skills) as well as mental wellbeing.

NCLC KOREAN AMERICAN COALITION LOS ANGELES NATIONAL COLLEGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

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From June 17 to 21, 2024, KAC hosted its 40th National College Leadership Conference (NCLC) at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.

A signature program of KAC, NCLC, founded by Mr. Keith Kim, is a unique opportunity for college students from across the country.

This year, twenty college students and recent college graduates participated in various sessions, including leadership training workshops and professional development. They engaged with over 20 industry leaders from the following sectors: non-profit, media/entertainment, law, medicine, finance/banking, journalism, film, creative, and education. Students absorbed wisdom from incredible speakers and learned about the importance of Korean American history and identity, civic engagement, the impact of policy, and the value and importance of giving back and taking ownership of our community. Students also received career mentorship, and engaged in networking with mentors, which provided them with valuable personalized insights and guidance and helped them form meaningful friendships with their peers.

Korean American Coalition Los Angeles (KAC-LA) would like to take a moment to express our deepest appreciation to the supporte, volunteers and friends of KAC, who helped make our 2024 National College Leadership Conference (NCLC) such a huge success.

We are so grateful for your generosity which help uplift our work and mission of promoting Korean Americans’ civic and civil rights interests.

☆ Gold Supporters: Korean American Foundation, KYH Foundation and Anonymous Donor

☆ Silver Supporters: California Department of Social Services, and #OverseasKoreansAgency

☆ Bronze Supporters: @lawofficesofalexcha, CKP LLP, Open Bank, Grace Kim, Theo Kwon

☆ Community Supporters: @kimleecpas, @mcdermott_law, and Aaron Pyun