Gangseo-gu Operates Coexistence Education with Companion Animals and More to Support Women's Employment

Operating Two Educational Programs: Companion Animal Coexistence Education and 3D Modeling Education with Gu and Seoul Hoseo Vocational School

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) is partnering with Seoul Hoseo Vocational School (Chairman Lee Woon-hee) to operate educational programs aimed at expanding women's participation in society.

The district is opening the "Gangseo-gu Women-Specialized Vocational Training Course" for women preparing for employment and entrepreneurship and is recruiting participants.

In the prolonged COVID-19 situation where job opportunities have become limited, the program aims to help women strengthen their employment capabilities and build confidence by acquiring skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

The training will be held twice a week from August 10 to December 24, totaling 19 weeks, every Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seoul Hoseo Vocational School.

The courses include ▲ Companion Animal Coexistence Education (Companion Animal Manager, Companion Animal Mediated Psychological Counselor, etc.) and ▲ 3D Modeling Education (3D Printer Operator Technician, Photoshop, Character Design, etc.), with 20 participants recruited for each course.

Any woman aged 18 or older residing in Gangseo-gu, including those with career interruptions, can apply. The tuition is free. However, additional material costs beyond basic supplies and fees for certification exams are the responsibility of the participants.

Graduates will receive a certificate of completion issued by the president of Seoul Hoseo Vocational School, be eligible to take national and private certification exams, and receive customized counseling and various employment information for job placement and entrepreneurship.

Women wishing to participate in the training can apply by visiting the Family Policy Division or by email (cyju23@gangseo.seoul.kr) by July 24.

Required application documents can be found on the Gangseo-gu Office website (News Plaza - Notices/Announcements).

The district will select trainees through a first-round document screening and a second-round interview, with results announced on August 5 via the district office website and individual text messages.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, "I hope this training will be of great help to local women facing employment difficulties due to the prolonged COVID-19 crisis," and added, "We will continue to enhance women's employment capabilities through various vocational trainings and nurture professional and competitive female talents."

Last year, the district operated three women-specialized vocational education courses, including skin beauty, through a business agreement with Seoul Hoseo Vocational School, producing 20 employed graduates out of a total of 41 certificate holders.

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