Seoul Gangseo-gu, Training for Caregiving, Ward Assistance, and Open Market Experts

Gangseo-gu, Gangseo Women's Workforce Development Center, and Korea Chamber of Commerce Operate Vocational Training... Free Tuition, Provide Theoretical and Practical Education for Employment

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) has taken active steps to strengthen the capabilities of residents facing difficulties in finding employment due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The district is operating free vocational training programs for residents preparing for employment in collaboration with the Gangseo Women's Human Resources Development Center and the Seoul Technical Education Center of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The purpose is to provide skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace amid the tightened job market caused by the prolonged COVID-19 situation, thereby enhancing residents' employment capabilities and boosting their confidence.

First, the Gangseo Women's Human Resources Development Center offers ‘Caregiving and Ward Assistant Vocational Training’ and ‘Domestic and International Open Market Expert Training Courses.’

The caregiving and ward assistant vocational training targets middle-aged and career-interrupted women residing in Gangseo-gu who wish to work in hospitals.

The training will be held from May 6 to June 17 on weekdays from 2 PM to 6 PM, covering topics such as medical service mindset, basic nursing theory, emergency response methods, and basic nursing practice.

The domestic and international open market expert training course is aimed at unemployed individuals in the area interested in open market startups and related work.

The training period is from June 14 to August 20 on weekdays from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, providing education on domestic open markets, global markets, and shopping mall operations.

Applications for the caregiving and ward assistant vocational training are accepted through the Gangseo Women's Human Resources Development Center website until April 21, and for the domestic and international open market expert training course until June 4.

In addition, the Seoul Technical Education Center of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry operates the ‘ICT-based Information System Security Engineer Training.’

This program targets graduates (or prospective graduates) of science and engineering as well as humanities (business, law) universities and colleges residing in Gangseo-gu. It will run from May 11 to July 27, five days a week, seven hours a day, covering IT security basics, security consulting, IT practice, ethical hacking, and project practice.

Residents wishing to participate can apply through the Seoul Technical Education Center website of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry by April 29.

Each center will select 20 participants per training program through a first-round document screening and a second-round interview. However, for the domestic and international open market expert training course, applicants proficient in foreign languages will be given preference.

Graduates of the training programs will also receive various customized services necessary for employment, including job counseling, company linkage, and follow-up management.

A district official said, “We hope this training will be of great help to residents struggling with employment difficulties due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic,” adding, “We will continue to enhance residents’ employment capabilities and nurture professionals with expertise and competitiveness through diverse vocational training.”

For more detailed inquiries, please contact the Job Policy Division of Gangseo-gu Office.

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