Yeosu City to Train Professionals Leading Future MICE Industry... Recruiting 'Supporters'

Recruiting Participants Until the 26th for Supporters Selection After 7 Sessions of Capacity Building Training from July to November

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Yeosu City, recognized as the optimal MICE venue in the post-COVID era with its elegant convention facilities, pristine nature, and delicious cuisine, has taken steps to cultivate MICE professionals.

Yeosu City announced on the 18th that it will select the ‘Yeosu MICE Supporters’ through capacity-building training from July to November to promote specialization and publicity for those involved, while fully committed to revitalizing the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions) industry.

Among those who complete more than 80% of the training course, 20 final MICE supporters will be selected. The target participants include MICE workers, job seekers in the industry, related department students, interpreters, cultural tourism guides, citizens, and anyone interested in the MICE industry.

The recruitment number is around 40 people, and once a month, capacity-building training by renowned instructors and visits to MICE facilities in the area will be conducted.

The first capacity-building training will begin on July 1 with Lee Sang-yeol, Director of Goyang Convention Bureau, presenting on the theme “The MICE Industry After the Pandemic,” with a total of seven sessions held until November.

Applications are accepted until the 26th. Applicants can fill out the application form posted in the announcements section on the Yeosu City website and submit it via email (honam@kakao.com). Inquiries can be made to the Investment Expo Division. Additionally, a Yeosu MICE Supporters blog will be created to promote Yeosu and MICE resources online through various activities.

An official from the city stated, “Outstanding participants will be provided opportunities to work as external marketing professionals, receive quarterly awards, and have volunteer activity hours recognized. We plan to continuously select and operate the Yeosu MICE Supporters through these various benefits.”

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