Gwangju University Selected as '2021 University Career Exploration Camp Operating University'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Gwangju University announced on the 22nd that it has been finally selected as a ‘2021 University Career Exploration Camp Operating University’ that provides high-quality career experience programs to students in underserved areas.

The University Career Exploration Camp is a program supported by the Ministry of Education and the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity, selecting universities with excellent career experience infrastructure.

With this camp selection, Gwangju University will implement an experience-centered career exploration program for middle school students and first-year high school students from eup and myeon areas.

In addition, to allow participating students to practically experience majors and careers, the university plans to develop and operate a career mentoring program conducted directly by undergraduate students.

Along with this, a differentiated program involving various types of mentors such as professors and alumni will be operated to provide students with opportunities for career exploration and planning.

In particular, based on the experience of ‘Dream Workshop’ and ‘Local Middle and High School Students’ Job Experience Activities,’ which have been conducted since 2019 to help high school students explore careers, a systematic and professional program will be prepared and operated.

Since last year, as part of the University Innovation Support Project, Gwangju University has been conducting job experience activity programs for local middle and high school students to help them set career goals and improve their understanding of occupations.

Kim Sang-yeop, Director of Admissions at Gwangju University, said, “We plan to develop and operate various programs to resolve the career experience gap for students in underserved areas,” adding, “We will do our best to provide both major information and career experience by leveraging the characteristics of our university, which is a prestigious university focused on employment and entrepreneurship education.”

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