KINGS Prep can help address the systemic barriers and inequities that often prevent them from achieving their full potential. By providing targeted support and resources, such a program can help these students overcome obstacles and achieve success in college and beyond.

KINGS PREP PROGRAMS

KINGS College

KINGS College works to ensure that all young men have the opportunity to pursue higher education, fulfill their potential, and  achieve  their  dreams.  We empower participants to attend college by equipping them with the skills and knowledge to succeed in postsecondary school, along with tuition support to remove financial barriers. Specialist work with participants  on stimulating  personal  motivation,  academic attainment, college admissions and financial aid, to keep them in  the  educational  pipeline  and while  enhancing access to postsecondary opportunities.

College Access Activities

  • Academic advisement and tutoring
  • SAT preparatory workshops
  • Assistance with the college selection and application process
  • Financial aid workshops
  • Parent workshops
  • College campus tours
  • Scholarship Searches and applications
  • College Weekend Workshops
  • KINGS Scholarship Program

KINGS CAREERS

KINGS Career  increases the job readiness skills of our youth, assists with  their  job searches,  and  connects  them  to resources  and  employers  in  the  community.  Services  include career assessments, resume writing assistance, interview skills development, asset mapping, workplace etiquette training, job searches, application assistance, job placement, and other career-related topics as requested by staff/school partners.

KINGS Careers is designed to provide a comprehensive, high-quality Career Exploration & Career preparatory education.  

KINGS Career Activities

  • Apprenticeship
  • Career Connections job shadowing experiences
  • Career Mentorship program
  • Career Days and career exploration workshops
  • Career Technical Certifications
  • Comprehensive career and skills assessment
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Financial Literacy programming
  • Internship opportunities