Seodaemun District Residents Study for Barista and Other Certifications at Yonsei University

Seodaemun-gu Collaborates with Yonsei University for Self-Development of Motivated Residents... Yonsei-Seodaemun Launch 'Certification & Expert Training Programs'... Registration Starts August 3 on a First-Come, First-Served Basis... 10 Courses Including Coffee Master, Reading Psychology Guidance, Writing Guidance, Floristry... 50% Tuition Supported by District Office, 20% by Yonsei University, Residents Pay Only 30%

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) has prepared the ‘2020 Yonsei-Seodaemun Certification and Expert Training Courses’ for residents through an agreement with Yonsei University Future Education Center.

Ten courses are offered, including the Coffee Master course which grants eligibility for the Barista Level 2 exam, as well as Reading Psychology Guidance, Psychological Counseling, Writing Guidance, English Art Guidance, Body Shape Management, Real Estate Asset Management, Gift Wrapping Coordinator, Traditional Minhwa Practical Guidance, and Floristry.

All are regular courses established at the ‘Yonsei University Future Education Center,’ with lectures held once a week for 2 to 3 hours at the education center from August 29 to December 19, depending on the course.

Some courses, such as Psychological Counseling (evening class) and Gift Wrapping Coordinator, start lectures at 7 PM, allowing working professionals to participate.

Seodaemun-gu Office supports 50% of the tuition fee (400,000 to 700,000 KRW per course), and Yonsei University supports 20%, so individuals only need to pay 30% (120,000 to 210,000 KRW) depending on the subject.

Any Seodaemun-gu resident who wishes to obtain related certifications for employment or entrepreneurship or wants to enter as an expert in each field can apply.

The total number of recruits is 53 across the 10 courses.

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Those wishing to enroll should download the application form from the Seodaemun-gu website’s notice section, fill it out, and submit it in person to the Education Support Division at Seodaemun-gu Office (3rd floor, Hong Eun 2-dong Community Center) or via email (hachaerin@sdm.go.kr) starting from 9 AM on August 3.

For inquiries about application submission, contact the Education Support Division of Seodaemun-gu Office; for questions about the courses, contact Yonsei University Future Education Center.

Mayor Moon Seok-jin of Seodaemun-gu stated, “We expect this program, which offers high-quality professional education at an affordable price, to help residents develop their talents, improve job skills, and promote active social participation.”

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