Economic Empowerment Program

KAFSC’s Economic Empowerment Program is designed to provide short-term and long-term support through linguistically and culturally accessible classes. Our classes equip clients with guidance, tools, and resources to obtain employment opportunities which allows them to become financially independent and self-sufficient.

The Economic Empowerment Program offers a wide range of support classes from basic and advanced English courses, computer classes, job skills training, one-on-one job counseling, resume and cover letter building, financial literacy workshops, education scholarships, tailoring and alteration classes, cosmetology classes, and rental and childcare subsidies for up to 24 months, leading them from a place of crisis to living a safe, self-sufficient life based on dignity and respect.

All of our services are free. ​Clients are provided with individualized and general assistance depending on their needs and circumstances. With over 33 years of experience serving the Korean / Asian immigrant community in the Tri-State area, KAFSC recognizes that in order to support underserved, marginalized immigrant women and families to achieve self-sufficiency, seamless and efficient service and programs are a requirement.

Women are highly encouraged to participate. While general assistance (computer/ESL) is open to the general public, individualized assistance (resume, cover letter, interview) is provided exclusively for survivors of gender-based violence.

Classes Offered

ESOL Classes

Computer Classes

Scalp Micro Pigmentation

Tailoring & Alteration Classes

One on One Job Consultation

Resume and Cover Letter Building

Financial Literacy Workshops

Scholarships

We have helped many women find jobs as:

  • Office Assistants

  • Small Business Owners and Workers

  • Nannies

  • Babysitters

  • Hairdressers

  • Cashiers

  • Teachers’ Aides

  • Instructors

  • Restaurant Workers

The EEP continues to provide these diverse classes to equip our survivors of gender-based domestic violence to progress towards economic self-sufficiency.

If you are interested in becoming involved with any of the classes offered by EEP, please reach out to contact@kafsc.org or call 917-887-9173.