Seongdong-gu Supports Employment and Startups by Training Pet Dog Care Experts

Operation of Job Creation Project Linking Training of On-site Care Workers for Companion Dogs with Employment and Startups... Recruiting 20 Youths Aged 19-39 from April 4 to 19... Check Details on Seongdong-gu Office Website

2020 On-site Companion Dog Expert Training Program

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Wono) is launching the ‘2021 Field-Oriented Companion Dog Expert Network Project,’ which trains on-site experts such as pet sitters and dog walkers and supports their employment and entrepreneurship to create jobs for youth.

In May last year, the district initiated the ‘Field-Oriented Companion Dog Expert Training Project’ as a youth job creation initiative, recognizing the reality that while the pet-related service industry is continuously expanding, there is a shortage of professionals.

In cooperation with the premium pet complex care center ‘Bauraum’ in the region, a total of 14 weeks of courses covering theory and practice, including dog training, care services, and marketing strategies, were completed, producing 30 professionals.

Among them, five established and currently operate the cooperative ‘Tales Friends,’ while the others were connected to employment in related businesses.

This year’s project will conduct a 112-hour training course from February to May, covering all areas from basic training to specialized practice under the guidance of experts with over 15 years of experience.

After completion, support will be provided to help participants become independent companion dog care experts through employment in related businesses and participation in cooperatives.

Applications are open from January 4 to 19, and any youth aged 19 to 39 can apply. Twenty participants will be selected through screening.

Applications can be submitted via email (bowraum@miraenedu.com). Detailed information on training hours, curriculum, and application documents can be found in the announcement section of the Seongdong-gu Office website.

Jeong Wono, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, “As the companion animal population reaches 10 million, jobs related to pets are increasing, and service fields are expanding to kindergartens, hotels, academies, and more. However, the field is experiencing a shortage of professionals, causing labor difficulties. We will support the so-called ‘Corona generation’ youth, who are shrinking due to the economic recession and employment difficulties caused by COVID-19, by providing various opportunities and support so they can hold hope for the future through employment.”

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