'Recruitment of "Smart Factory Construction Company Youth Experience Group"... "Expanding Employment Opportunities"'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daeseop] The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced that it will recruit small and medium-sized enterprises and job seekers to participate in the 'Smart Factory Construction Company Youth Experience Group Project' starting from the 1st of next month.

This project has been operating since the second half of last year to provide young people with opportunities to experience new jobs in smart factories in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution and to expand youth employment opportunities.

Youth job seekers participating in this project are given the opportunity to work at companies that have introduced smart factories (up to 3 months), and participating companies receive training allowances for the experience personnel (up to 1.8 million KRW per person).

The application targets for the project are companies that have introduced smart factories and have hiring needs, and youth aged 15 to 34 who wish to work in smart factories. Youth who have completed military service can participate up to the age of 39 by adding their service period. High school and university students can also participate during vacation periods.

This year, approximately 460 youth participants will be recruited, and about 300 companies will participate. In particular, companies related to materials and components can receive priority support.

Applications for participation in the project can be submitted through the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency’s Corporate Workforce Difficulty Center from the 1st of next month until the budget is exhausted. After applying, the agency will connect youth and companies considering the applicants’ and companies’ region, industry, and size preferences.

Once both parties agree to hire, a contract is signed, and the youth experience smart factory duties at the company for up to 3 months. Detailed information can be found in the project announcement posted on the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency Corporate Workforce Difficulty Center website.

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