Popular 'Woodcraft Class' in Garak 2-dong, Songpa-gu

Operation of Woodcraft Classes at Private Workshops through Public-Private Cooperation in Garak 2-dong...Continuously Discovering Programs Contributing to Residents' Health Improvement and Local Economic Revitalization

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] The 'Woodcraft Class' operated by the Garak 2-dong Community Center in Songpa-gu since November is receiving great responses from residents.

Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) announced on the 20th that it is running the 'Woodcraft Class' program through public-private cooperation.

The Woodcraft Class is a public-private partnership program that overcomes the spatial limitations of being held only at the community center's autonomous hall in Garak 2-dong by allowing classes to be taken at a private woodworking workshop.

The total number of students is 30 (6 per class), divided into 5 classes by day (Tuesday to Saturday). Classes are held once a week, 4 times a month, at the ‘Sagwanamu Workshop (20-gil 14-1, Jungdae-ro, Songpa-gu)’ located in Garak 2-dong.

One student said, “Woodcraft classes were difficult to access and the tuition was expensive, so it was a burden, but it is good to be able to take quality classes at an affordable cost.”

Another student, Mr. Kim, praised the program, saying, “Due to the nature of woodcraft where sawdust flies during work and masks must be worn, this is the most suitable lecture program for the current COVID-19 situation.”

The private woodworking workshop is also very satisfied as it can attract students and generate fixed monthly income during the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.

The district plans to continuously operate the 'Woodcraft Class' program and expand it into a job connection program in cooperation with Songpa Saem Lifelong Education Center.

Mayor Park Seong-su said, “The Woodcraft Class program has served as a source of vitality for residents and played a significant role in revitalizing the local economy during the COVID-19 downturn. We will continue to discover projects that residents feel and prefer to improve their quality of life.”

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