Yeonggwang-gun Promotes 'Hope Job Project' to Overcome COVID-19

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeon Seong] Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim Jun-seong) announced on the 16th that it will invest a total project cost of 1.333 billion KRW to launch the ‘Hope Job Project’ starting next month to overcome the local economic downturn caused by COVID-19.

This project was prepared to provide direct jobs to residents in need of livelihood support, such as vulnerable employment groups, unemployed and closed business owners, those on leave, and unpaid leave workers who are experiencing economic difficulties due to the impact of COVID-19.

In addition, a total of 220 people will be provided with public jobs through 28 projects in six areas including daily quarantine support, public rest area improvement, local government specialization projects, and youth support.

The finally selected participants will work 15 to 40 hours per week for four months depending on the project content.

The wage is 8,590 KRW per hour, with additional payments for snacks and transportation (5,000 KRW), parking, and annual leave allowances.

Anyone aged 18 or older residing in the county is eligible to apply.

Applications can be submitted by visiting the town or township office of the applicant’s address with an ID card and application form after checking the county website by the 21st.

A county official said, “We hope this Hope Job Project will revitalize the local economy, which has been stagnant due to the recent spread of COVID-19 infections in the region, and provide hope to residents struggling with job searching.”

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