OUR MISSION

The Korean American League for Civic Action is a leading non-partisan, non-profit community advocacy organization dedicated to promoting the civic participation of Korean Americans and Asian Pacific Americans.

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CONTACT KALCA

We are located:
149 West 24th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10011

Phone: 212.633.2000
Email: info@kalca.org

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EVENTS

Wednesday December 28, 2011

2012 Winter Benefit

Thurs, February 2, 2012
Circle
7 pm - 10 pm
purchase your ticket at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2696291681

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Tuesday October 18, 2011

KALCA Fall Happy Hour Fundraiser

Tuesday, November 1st
6:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Ichiumi at 6 E. 32nd Street

To purchase tickets, go to http://kalcahappyhour.eventbrite.com/

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2012 College Internship Program Applications are now available

COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Korean American League for Civic Action is now accepting applications for the 2012 Summer Public Interest College Internship ProgramThe deadline is March 5, 2012. The Internship is a nine-week program that provides college students and recent graduates an pportunity to learn about our civic and democratic processes from the inside of leading government offices, political campaigns, nonprofits and community based organizations in New ork City. There is a scholarship stipend of $2,000 upon completion of the program.

Please read the Program Overview for more information and complete the application.

The main compoents of the program are: 

  • Weekend orientation covering the topics of self exploration/assessments, goals setting and team work 
  • Nine week Public service internship in New York City
  • Leadership courses in communication
  • Visits to government agencies and local organizations
  • Evening roundtables/panels for career exploration both in private and public spheres
  • Guest speakers to facilitate a discussion on community issues and leadership
  • Cultural events 
  • Team community service project
  • Mentoring by graduate students and/or professionals