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Seoul Gangseo-gu to Operate '2021 Winter Vacation University Student Administration and Welfare Experience Group'... Recruiting 100 University Students from December 16 to 21

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Noh Hyun-song) is recruiting participants for the ‘2021 Winter Vacation University Student Administrative and Welfare Experience Group’ from the 16th to the 21st.

The ‘University Student Administrative and Welfare Experience Group’ is a program operated every summer and winter vacation period for university students to work at public institutions, increase their understanding and interest in district administration, and reflect their perspectives as youth in district policies.

In particular, this winter vacation university student experience group is expected to be a great opportunity for university students facing economic difficulties and employment challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic to earn tuition fees and gain social work experience for career choices.

The number of recruits is a total of 100, with 70 in the general recruitment and 30 in special recruitment for households receiving basic national livelihood security and legally designated low-income households. Among them, 80 (55 general, 25 special) will work in the administrative field, and 20 (15 general, 5 special) will work in the welfare field.

Applicants must be enrolled or on leave from universities (including junior colleges) residing in Gangseo-gu as of December 16, the application start date. However, students from lifelong education facilities such as remote universities, Korea National Open University, and computer training centers, as well as students from credit bank system institutions under the National Institute for Lifelong Education, are excluded.

University students wishing to participate can apply through the popup menu on the Gangseo-gu Office website from 10 a.m. on the 16th to 6 p.m. on the 21st.

The district will select candidates by lottery, announce the results on the district office website’s notice board on the 22nd, and notify individuals separately.

The work period is from January 8 to February 4 next year. University students will experience various administrative and welfare tasks such as checking staff friendliness, organizing records, and assisting with fieldwork at the district office, community service centers, and comprehensive social welfare centers.

Working hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., five hours a day, five days a week. Compensation is 49,600 KRW per day including lunch and employment insurance. If fully attended, with 20 actual working days plus 4 weekly holiday allowances, the total pay will be 1,190,400 KRW.

District Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, “This will be a good opportunity for university students who are economically struggling due to the inability to find part-time jobs amid COVID-19. We hope many interested university students will participate in this opportunity to gain valuable experience and earn tuition fees.”

For inquiries, contact the Gangseo-gu Office Autonomous Administration Division.

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