Recruitment of New Users at Yeoksam Lifelong Education Center for People with Developmental Disabilities

Expansion, Relocation, and Name Change... Customized Lifelong Education Services Provided to 22 Residents Aged 18-35 in Gangnam-gu

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) has opened the doors of the expanded and relocated ‘Mimiwi Yeoksam Lifelong Education Center for Adults with Developmental Disabilities’ (21 Nonhyeon-ro 86-gil) to support adults with developmental disabilities facing difficulties due to limited facilities. They are recruiting 22 local residents aged 18 to 35 with developmental disabilities until November 6.

The ‘Mimiwi Yeoksam Lifelong Education Center for Adults with Developmental Disabilities’ is a renamed and expanded relocation of the former ‘Gangnam-gu Lifelong Education Center for Adults with Developmental Disabilities,’ providing tailored lifelong education services to adults with developmental disabilities through the recent expansion and relocation.

In particular, various educational programs such as basic independence training and health management are offered in a one-year course that can be extended up to five years. The center operates Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a monthly fee of 300,000 KRW.

Applicants can download the recruitment guidelines and application form from the Gangnam-gu Office website, fill them out, and submit their applications.

Jang Jeong-eun, Director of the Social Welfare Division, stated, “Gangnam-gu is the first local government to operate two lifelong education centers for adults with developmental disabilities. This expansion and relocation have enabled more substantial operations.” She added, “With the ‘Mimiwi Spirit’ of cooperation, consideration, and respect, we will strive to expand welfare facilities, create jobs, and develop policies for people with disabilities.”

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