Community & Economic Development

Youth Initiative

KCCD successfully engaged many Asian American Youth by providing various programs such as Community Empowering Youth Program and Youth Workforce Program. Also, Youth summits are held for the youth to experience new perspectives on their personal life and broaden their views of professional career world and community service areas.

Capacity Building & Measurement

KCCD has successfully trained over 2,000 faith-based organizations and non-profits across the country to leverage internal and external resources for their community and improve economic development efforts. KCCD’s trainings, consultations, advocacy, grant writing services and networking opportunities assist organizations to:

• Establish a non-profit arm
• Identify and address needs in the community
• Develop effective programs
• Build organizational leadership and infrastructure
• Identify, attract and obtain funding

KCCD Research Institute

The KCCD Research Institute partners with research associations and scholars to collect data, distribute information, and establish a repository of economic and community development information regarding the Korean and Asian American community. Survey results, case studies of best practices, statistics and other relevant research information are compiled, analyzed, and presented to key stakeholders and policy makers.

Small Business Development Center

KCCD offers Business Ownership Training courses to current and potential business entrepreneurs who wish to acquire sound business skills and tools. Creating a business Plan; Financial Management; Securing a Business Loan; Building Credit; Accounting; Marketing & Networking.