Utilizing 50+ Expertise for Support of Social Economy, SMEs, Small Businesses, and Local Industry Facing Labor Shortages
Sequential Recruitment for 8 Detailed Projects

Seoul City to Recruit 300 for '50+ Internship' Program... Targeting Seoul Citizens Aged 45 to 67 View original image


[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul 50 Plus Foundation announced on the 29th that it is launching the ‘Seoul 50+ Internship’ program to provide various on-site training opportunities for the 50+ generation to explore work activities in new fields and environments, and is recruiting participants.


The main activity areas for participants in the ‘Seoul 50+ Internship’ are social economy, small and medium enterprises, and support for small business owners, and this year the program will be expanded to include the green and digital sectors, which are future core industries.


The foundation is recruiting a total of 300 participants across 8 detailed projects, and operates in part-time and full-time formats to accommodate different work conditions. For part-time, participants work up to 57 hours per month and receive a maximum activity allowance of 610,000 KRW. For full-time, linked with Seoul-type New Deal jobs, the principle is 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, with a maximum salary of 2,350,000 KRW.


Recruitment of participants is conducted sequentially by each detailed project, and detailed information can be found on the Seoul 50 Plus Portal (50plus.or.kr). During the internship period, the foundation plans to support participants’ adaptation and continuous capacity building through training, monthly activities, and on-site inspections.



Kim Young-dae, CEO of the Seoul 50 Plus Foundation, said, “The 50+ Internship program can be an opportunity for companies in need of professionals and the 50+ generation who want to design a vibrant and meaningful second act of life to grow together,” adding, “I hope it will also help spread positive experiences and social awareness about working together across generations.”


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