Seocho-gu 'Youth Media Creator' Training

A total of 4 sessions over 7 months from basic to advanced courses, recruiting 70 youths aged 19 to under 34... Application period from April 1 to April 16, final results announced on April 22

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seocho-gu (Mayor Eunhee Jo) is operating the ‘Seocho-gu Media Creator Training Program’ to revitalize the one-person media industry and connect the creative ideas of young people to employment and entrepreneurship.

The training, conducted twice last year, received high praise and there were continuous requests to expand the number of trainees.

Accordingly, this year the basic course will be expanded from the existing two sessions to three sessions by adding one more, and a new advanced course will be established and operated. In particular, the advanced course offers opportunities to learn advanced video editing skills and promotional know-how taught by active creators.

The training hours are scheduled for Monday evenings and Saturday afternoons to reduce attendance burdens on trainees, with 20 people selected for each session.

Applications can be submitted from April 1 to April 16 through the Seocho-gu Office website or via a QR code linked to a Google Form.

Non-face-to-face interviews will be conducted by phone on April 20 for those who pass the document screening, and the final successful candidates will be announced on April 22.

The basic course to become a media creator lasts for 12 weeks and is conducted both online and offline, focusing on media content planning, video shooting, and editing. Trainees who complete the course with excellent grades will be given priority for selection in the advanced course.

The advanced course runs for 12 weeks and provides not only advanced skills in video shooting and editing but also personalized strategies necessary for practical application.

It is also diversely composed of practical content such as content promotion strategies tailored to individual characteristics and one-on-one mentoring by active creators.

Those who complete the course will receive a certificate and have the opportunity to participate in a creator contest where they can showcase their individuality and abilities.

The contest invites submissions of content or programs related to Seocho-gu administration in formats such as card news or video briefs, and outstanding works will be selected and awarded.

A total of six winners will be awarded (1 grand prize, 2 excellence awards, 3 encouragement awards), and winners will receive certificates and prize money. The district plans to actively support creator activities by posting excellent contest content on Seocho Creator YouTube, blogs, and the district office website.

The first half basic training course consists of weekday evening classes (Monday 7?10 PM) from April 26 to July 5, and weekend afternoon classes (Saturday 2?5 PM) from May 1 to July 10.

Following this, the second half basic course will run from June 4 to August 13, and the final advanced course from August 14 to October 30. For application submissions and detailed inquiries, please contact the Seocho-gu Office website or the Child and Youth Division.

Seocho-gu Mayor Eunhee Jo said, “It is very unfortunate that young people are wandering in front of the endlessly high social entry barrier called employment due to COVID-19 and other factors. We will provide customized youth support policies so that they do not give up and continue to challenge until the end.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.