'1st Out-of-School Youth Career Expo' Held in Suncheon

Jointly Hosted by Jeollanam-do and the Office of Education, Organized by Jeonnam Youth Future Foundation
Career Education Program Experiences
Next Expo to Be Held in Yeongam This December

The "1st Out-of-School Youth Career Expo," jointly hosted by Jeonnam Province and the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education and organized by the Jeonnam Youth Future Foundation, was held in Suncheon on the 17th. Photo by Jeonnam Province

The "2025 1st Out-of-School Youth Career Expo," jointly hosted by Jeollanam-do and the Jeollanam-do Office of Education and organized by the Jeonnam Youth Future Foundation (Out-of-School Youth Support Center), was held at the Suncheon Bay Ecological Culture Education Center on the 17th.

More than 150 out-of-school youth from across Jeollanam-do participated in the event, experiencing a variety of career education programs including career counseling, mock interviews, and cultural activities.

In particular, the event provided a meaningful opportunity for out-of-school youth, who often lack access to career choices, to gain firsthand information about various professions through interactions with experts. This went beyond simple experiences and helped them build confidence.

Through the "Dreamdrim Sports Day," which brought together Out-of-School Youth Support Centers from all 22 cities and counties in the province, participants strengthened their bonds with peers while collaborating and communicating with one another.

Kang Seokwoon, Director of the Hope Talent Development Division of Jeollanam-do, stated, "It is our society's responsibility to help out-of-school youth confidently pursue and challenge their dreams," adding, "We will continue to support young people so they can grow into healthy members of society."

Jeollanam-do and the Jeollanam-do Office of Education plan to hold the "2nd Out-of-School Youth Career Expo" in Yeongam this December, and will also organize a results presentation to share this year's achievements.