Gangnam-gu Expands Support for Training Trade Master Global Experts

Two New Curricula Added... 50% Tuition Support for Residents of Gangnam Aged 34 and Under

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) is expanding support for the Trade Master Global Expert Training Support Project, jointly conducted with the Korea International Trade Association, by adding two new training courses, ‘US Convergence S/W Workforce Training’ and ‘KITA Japan Employment School,’ starting last month.

The district supports 50% of the tuition fees for applicants who are university graduates or expected graduates aged 34 or younger residing in Gangnam. These participants will receive training at the Trade Academy ICT Center for five months from this month through December. After completing the courses, active employment linkage, including matching with related companies, will be provided.

The ‘US Convergence S/W Workforce Training’ course aims to cultivate field-oriented personnel for global ICT companies, offering global competency education such as business English and employment strategies, as well as practical skills training in JAVA programming, Database, web components, and AI. The ‘KITA Japan Employment School’ course combines domestic job training with local job search activities, providing practical skills education including Japanese language and local culture learning.

Seo Won-hee, Director of the Employment Policy Division, stated, “We will nurture young people facing employment difficulties into global practical talents and continuously create high-quality youth jobs so they can grow into ‘ontact leaders’ who will lead the post-COVID era, thereby building ‘Gangnam, a future-oriented attractive city.’”

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