Gwanak-gu Launches Largest Seoul COVID-19 Response Hope Job Project Recruiting 1,430 People

Providing Hope Jobs for Employment-Vulnerable Groups and Unemployed Facing Economic Crisis Due to COVID-19... Recruitment Open Until the 26th to Contribute to Residents' Life Stability and Revitalize the Local Economy

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwanak-gu (District Mayor Park Jun-hee) announced that it will provide hope jobs for livelihood and employment stability targeting vulnerable employment groups, unemployed persons, and temporarily closed or closed business owners who are facing economic difficulties due to the economic downturn caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The project participation period is scheduled for five months from July 13 to December 12, and the number of recruits will be increased by 1,140 from the originally planned 290 people selected for the second half public work project, making it the largest scale in Seoul with a total of 1,430 people (1,310 general, 120 youth) to be recruited.

Eligibility for participation is Gwanak-gu residents aged 18 or older who are capable of working, targeting vulnerable groups and residents struggling with livelihood due to COVID-19. The qualification requirements will be significantly relaxed compared to the existing public work projects, but priority will be given to vulnerable employment groups, unemployed persons, and temporarily closed or closed business owners.

Working hours will be 3 to 8 hours per day, 5 days a week (youth: 8 hours, under 65 years old: 5 hours, 65 years old and above: 3 hours), and various work benefits such as enrollment in the four major insurances, paid holidays, and weekly/monthly allowances will be provided.

The recruitment period is until June 26, and residents wishing to participate can apply by visiting the local community service center with their ID card and filling out the application form and consent form for personal information provision.

Selected participants will be assigned to various departments of the district office, local community service centers, and Gwanak Cultural Foundation considering their desired location, career (specialty), and health status, and will perform tasks such as quarantine support to prevent the spread of COVID-19, administrative work support, environmental maintenance, and facility management.

Applicants will be screened based on eligibility information, and the selection results will be announced on July 8.

District Mayor Park Jun-hee said, “We will do our best to provide hope jobs to residents struggling due to COVID-19 to mitigate employment shocks, stabilize residents’ lives, and revitalize the stagnant local economy.”

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