Gwangju Office of Education Holds On-site Training and Recruitment Briefing for High School Graduate Employment

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] The Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education announced on the 15th that it recently held a 'Field Training and Recruitment Briefing Session to Promote Employment of High School Graduates' in the large conference room on the 8th floor of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Headquarters of the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation.

The event was attended by employment officers from 13 vocational high schools, including Gwangju Technical High School, and about 100 member companies of the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Headquarters.

At the site, corporate representatives were informed about the changed learning-centered field training of vocational high schools, the criteria and benefits for being selected as leading companies, enhancing companies' understanding of vocational high school students' field training and employment. An explanation about companies participating in the Gwangju-type job certification was also provided.

Employment teachers from vocational high schools also attended to introduce the specialized departments of each school. In particular, they discussed with corporate representatives the certifications necessary to cultivate job skills required by companies.

Woo Jae-hak, Director of Secondary Education at the Gwangju Office of Education, said, "Despite the difficult economic environment due to the COVID-19 situation, we are grateful to the company representatives who strive to provide various field training and employment opportunities for vocational high school students," adding, "Through cooperation among industry, academia, and government to promote employment of high school graduates, we hope vocational high school students complete their school life with pride and take a strong first step into society to achieve their dreams."

A company representative responded, "We hope diligent and capable vocational high school students demonstrate their abilities in various fields," and added, "We hope that schools, companies, and the government work together so that these students can fulfill their roles in companies and society, establishing a foundation where employment of high school graduates can be revitalized."

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