"Role in Solving Community Issues" … Gyeongnam Province, 'Social Innovation Activist University' Entrance Ceremony
Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo (third from the left) and the students of the "2nd Social Innovation Activist College" pledge to fulfill their roles as key agents in solving local community issues. (Photo by Gyeongnam University)
View original image[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 29th that the entrance ceremony for the '2nd Social Innovation Activist University' was held at the Simyeon Hall of Hanma Future Hall, Gyeongnam National University.
The entrance ceremony was attended by Governor Kim Kyung-soo, Gyeongnam National University Vice President for Academic Affairs Park Jae-yoon, and 150 trainees from 18 cities and counties selected through an open recruitment of residents. The entrants consisted of activists working in various fields in the region who hoped for more specialized education.
This 2nd Social Innovation Activist University operates two educational programs: the 'Local Community Innovator Course' and the 'NPO Activist Training Course (Women, Environment)' at Changwon Gyeongnam National University, Jinju Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology, and Gimhae Inje University.
The education provides activist training programs applicable to the local community, including education on field approach methods, workshops, and field training, along with facilitator (meeting facilitator) training. Starting with the lecture 'The Emergence and Role of Citizens' on this day, the trainees will complete a total of 82 hours of common and specialized courses over two months until August.
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Governor Kim Kyung-soo urged, "Today's social problems are so complex that administration alone cannot solve them. Through cultivating the knowledge needed in innovation activity sites and sharing experiences, I ask you to play a role as key agents in solving local community problems."
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