Jongno-gu 'Fashion Jewelry Entrepreneurs' Training Program

Full Support for Education and Material Costs for Unemployed Job Seekers Aspiring to Start Fashion Jewelry Businesses or Related Jobs...Professional Training through Partnership with Specialized Educational Institutions

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] The area from Jongno 1-ga to 5-ga, the largest precious metals market in Korea, is a popular destination for many couples and newlyweds who want to purchase jewelry at reasonable prices.

Based on this regional characteristic, Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) will operate the 'J-Startup Jewelry Makers Training Course' for three months starting April 21.

The district prepared this vocational training course in collaboration with the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Jongno Women's Human Resources Development Center as part of the '2020 Regional Industry Customized Job Creation Support Project,' which discovers and matches jobs according to local industry demand.

The 'J-Startup Jewelry Makers Training Course' will run from April 21 to July 21, Monday through Friday, for 4 hours a day, totaling 240 hours.

For unemployed job seekers who wish to start a business in the fashion jewelry field or create jobs through flea markets, the Ministry of Employment and Labor and Jongno-gu will fully cover the tuition and material costs.

The curriculum includes ▲ fashion jewelry theory and production (jewelry trends, gemstone appraisal, production practice) ▲ practical fashion jewelry design ▲ brand planning and idea development (marketing, promotion and distribution, startup preparation) ▲ domestic online shopping malls and global online platforms (opening and managing online shopping malls, photography, SNS utilization, etc.) ▲ startup special lectures and mentoring.

Participants will have opportunities for study club activities, startup incubating, and participation in craft street markets around Insadong and Samcheong-dong.

Additionally, systematic and professional practical training will be conducted through agreements with specialized educational institutions, and after completing the entire course, professional career counselors will provide support for startup and employment in related fields to enhance participant satisfaction.

The Jongno Precious Metals Specialized District is a representative industrial specialization area of Jongno-gu. Since 2014, the Jongno Women's Human Resources Development Center has been conducting the 'Jongno Precious Metals Specialized District Job Creation Project' to develop specialized human resources tailored to the precious metals industry demand. To date, a total of 203 graduates have been produced, with an average employment and startup rate of 81.3%.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “Jongno-gu is the largest jewelry industry cluster in Korea, with about 70% of Seoul’s jewelry companies located here. This training will be a great opportunity to systematically learn the jewelry startup process, from brand planning to marketing, promotion, and fashion jewelry design. We will continue to maintain steady interest and operate related education to develop human resources for the jewelry industry.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.