Busan Design Promotion Institute, Awarded 'Best' in Integrated Job Evaluation for 2 Consecutive Years

Leading by Example in Creating Social Jobs through Startup Support

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Yoseop] The Busan Design Promotion Foundation achieved the 'Highest Grade' among investment and contribution institutions in the Busan City Integrated Job Evaluation for the second consecutive year, following 2018.

Earlier this month, Busan City evaluated last year's job creation performance targeting the city hall, business offices, public corporations, and investment and contribution institutions.

The evaluation was conducted through quantitative and qualitative written assessments by committee members across three areas: private sector job creation through proactive administration, financial support and social job creation, and efforts to create jobs.

As a result of the evaluation, among 19 institutions in the investment and contribution institution category, four, including the Busan Design Promotion Foundation, received the highest grade.

Last year, the Busan Design Promotion Foundation achieved 481 new job creations and 551 job retentions through job support projects such as the Korea Design Membership, consulting for prospective entrepreneurs, operation of the Busan Fashion Creation Studio, social franchise projects, and startup leap package projects. Through human resource development projects such as the Youth Employment Academy, social entrepreneur nurturing projects, Citizen Design Academy, and design career experience programs, it provided education and workforce development support to over 5,000 people.

In this evaluation, the foundation was highly praised for creating social jobs by supporting startups for prospective entrepreneurs wishing to establish social enterprises and those hoping to start social franchises. Specialized workforce development tailored to local industries and linking graduates to employment and internships at about 500 partner companies through the Korea Design Membership also received favorable evaluations.

Kang Kyung-tae, President of the Busan Design Promotion Foundation, stated, “We will lead Busan’s industry by creating diverse jobs to prevent the outflow of excellent talent.”

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