LEAD Program
The Leadership Engagement Advancement and Development (LEAD) Program is KCSF’s flagship leadership development initiative for KCSF Scholarship recipients. KCSF’s LEAD program is designed to better promote the success of our KCSF Scholars, and to equip our KCSF Scholars with valuable educational resources, practical learning opportunities, access to mentorship, and a peer network that will grow with you as you advance.
Designed as a cohort-based experience, LEAD supports participants as they strengthen leadership skills, expand professional networks, and deepen their understanding of how to lead with integrity, purpose, and accountability.
Through the LEAD Program, participants:
Develop core leadership and professional skills
Build relationships with peers, mentors, and community leaders
Gain exposure to diverse leadership pathways and sectors
Become part of a growing national alumni network
What will the LEAD Program entail?
The LEAD Program will be delivered in two (2) primary components:
Education Component: KCSF will provide unique training modules in specific core areas designed to be relevant to the Korean Canadian lived experience; and,
Practical Component: KCSF will provide an opportunity to gain valuable experience in project development, planning, and implementation of a program or an event delivered to the broader Korean Canadian community.
The Education Component will cover the following key areas:
Designing Your Career/Life Path
Effective Communication to Your Audience
Leading Teams/Mentorship
Working in Teams/Conflict Management
Wellness and Korean Canadian Identity
These educational sessions are intended to complement resources that may already be available in your university or through other organizations.
The Practical Component will involve you choosing one of several KCSF programs or events to participate in as a team member, in order to develop real-world skills applicable to the workforce. Examples of the types of programs or events that may be offered include:
Soirée – Premier Korean Canadian professional networking event (200+ attendees);
Konnect Camp – Overnight mentorship camp for secondary school students focusing on soft-skills and Korean Canadian identity;
Conferences – KCSF has held numerous conferences exploring engaging and important topics relevant to young Korean Canadians, featuring dynamic speakers from diverse professions;
Webinars – KCSF has held several webinars delivered across the country, providing important education to diverse audiences
As a participant on a team, you will work with members of KCSF leadership and volunteer teams at varying stages of their careers. Project planning will provide opportunities for organic mentorship and relationship building, as well as opportunities to develop valuable practical experience that supplements career aspirations.
Subject to funding, the LEAD Program may include an overnight retreat with all of the KCSF scholars with exciting and meaningful programming.
The LEAD Program reflects KCSF’s commitment to moving beyond financial support alone—investing in people, relationships, and long-term leadership capacity.
Interested in learning more about the LEAD Program or exploring whether it’s the right fit?