Our Programs.
Leadership Development
JC Kappa Leaguers participate in an intensive leadership development program. During their time as Kappa Leaguers they will be called upon to teach classes, mentor and lead community service projects. The objective is to place them in the mindset of leading their own company’s or operations in the future.
Mentorship
Once a young man becomes a member of the Jersey City Kappa League they are assigned a class mentor. This mentor is also an adviser for the Kappa League. Their role is to help assist with creating programs with the class and building a sense of camaraderie between the Leaguers. In addition they are the person that serves as the personal mentor and support system for the Kappa Leaguer.
College Preparation
One of the cornerstone of the Jersey City Kappa League is our College Preparation program. Kappa Leaguers receive over 20 hours of college preparation per year. (The national average is 1.2 hours per year) As part of the preparation program leaguers attend college fairs, college tours, assistance on college applications, identification of best schools and financial aid advisement. JC Kappa Leaguers have been accepted to schools such as NYU, West Point, Temple, NJCU, St. Peters, Rutgers, Bentley College (Ma.),. Howard University, Hampton, Morehouse, Northeastern, East Straudsberg, Montclair and William Patterson.
The Wealth Building Education Initiative
Understanding the importance of financial literacy and wealth building the Kappa Leaguers participate in our Wealth Building Education initiative. Over the course of the entire year Leaguers get an opportunity to meet and learn about wealth and careers in the financial sector from some of the top minority business men and women in the industry. Topics include credit, real estate, investments, the stock market, business ownership, etc.
Community Service
Leadership = Service to others. Jersey City Kappa Leaguers participate and lead various community service projects throughout the year including but not limited to Thanksgiving food drives, Christmas Toy Drives, Read alongs and helping at the food pantry.
Field Trips
Another key cornerstone of the Jersey City Kappa League are our field trips. We believe it is important to expose our Leaguers to the environment we wish for them to succeed in. In the past they have traveled to Google, Microsoft, the NFL, NBA, Madison Square Garden, Princeton University, Boston, MA and Washington DC for trips.