Special Opportunities

The Summer Arts Institute (SAI) application is still open and accepting applications until February 25.

SAI is a FREE four week summer arts program for rising 8-12th grade students administered by the NYCPS Arts Office.

The Service in Schools Leadership Institute is an exciting opportunity for NYC public high school students in grades 10–12 to build their leadership skills over the course of a 5-day in-person institute during spring break from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, 2026, and an in-person after-school work session Thursday, May 7, 2026. During the Institute, students work in small groups to learn about issues affecting their community—animal welfare, fast fashion and fabric waste, disability rights, and housing and homelessness—that culminates in the planning and implementation of a day-long Youth Service Summit for elementary school students on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Through this collaborative and engaging workshop series, students may learn the fundamental skills they need to thrive in the career of their dreams. For many students Career Essentials is their first step establishing a long-lasting relationship with Futures and Options. Students who participate in Career Essentials, will be better prepared to join their Internship Program and will become part of our alumni network, granting them access to unique opportunities and scholarships. This program is free and open to all high school students residing within the five boroughs. This semester Career Essentials will be taking place on Wednesdays from late February to early June at our workshop at 111 Broadway Suite 1602, NY, NY 10006.

The Verizon Skill Forward program is a collaboration between edX and Verizon aimed at providing career-enhancing online courses focused on high-demand skills to facilitate long-term career growth. The Skill Forward effort is part of Citizen Verizon, Verizon’s responsible business plan to prepare 50,000 individuals for in-demand jobs by 2030. There are online trainings available in Artificial Intelligence, Coding Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Leadership and Project Management. You do not need to be a Verizon customer to access these.

What is KCS?
Founded in 1973, KCS is a non-profit organization that provides culturally appropriate social services to Korean-American and other immigrant communities in Queens regarding Aging, Education, Immigration, Mental Health, Workforce Development, and Public Health. We are a "one-stop" shop where clients—regardless of their immigration status or income—can access the resources they need to overcome socioeconomic and cultural barriers and become thriving members of American society. For more information, please visit our website.