Gwangju Disabled Skills Competition to be Held on the 25th at Polytech University Gwangju Campus

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] The '2020 Disabled Skills Competition' will be held on the 25th at 10 venues including Korea Polytechnic University Gwangju Campus.

Supported by Gwangju Metropolitan City and hosted by the Gwangju Branch of the Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled and the Gwangju Regional Headquarters of the Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled, a total of 165 participants will compete in 25 occupations such as visual design, computer repair, and barista.

Winners in each occupation will receive an exemption from the practical test for the corresponding occupational technician certification, and gold medalists will be qualified to participate in the '37th National Disabled Skills Competition' held this year in Jeju Island.

Lee Pyeong-hyeong, Director of the Welfare and Health Bureau of the city, said, "I hope this competition will improve the skill levels of participants and further expand opportunities for social participation," adding, "I hope many people will take an interest so that local disabled skilled workers can have vocational rehabilitation opportunities and live stable lives."

Meanwhile, due to COVID-19, the opening and closing ceremonies will be omitted, and the awards ceremony will be held on the 26th at the Happiness Conference Room on the first floor of City Hall.

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