Incheon Airport Corporation Launches Job Creation Contest for Middle-Aged and Senior Workers

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Incheon International Airport Corporation announced on the 6th that it is recruiting institutions and organizations to participate in the '2nd Phase Lounge Community Center Creation Project for Job Creation for the New Middle-aged,' for which the corporation provides project funding to create local community spaces and operate programs.

This public offering project aims to create jobs for the new middle-aged through the establishment of local community spaces based on their capabilities and the operation of community programs, while simultaneously revitalizing exchanges between local residents and generations.

The corporation plans to select participating organizations by the end of June after reviewing applications submitted by the 30th of this month. Each selected institution will receive up to 365 million KRW in project funding over three years for community center space remodeling and program operation expenses.

Eligible applicants include social welfare institutions, non-profit organizations, social enterprises, village enterprises, cooperatives, etc., which must secure a space of 165.2㎡ (50 pyeong) and possess the capability to operate programs aligned with the project’s objectives, such as creating jobs for the new middle-aged and revitalizing local exchanges.

Proposed project contents may include ▲ operating a community cafe for job creation for the new middle-aged ▲ operating programs that allow the new middle-aged to share their experiences and know-how with local residents and younger generations.

Detailed application information is available through the Sarangui Yeolmae online distribution application website, and inquiries can be directed to the Distribution Project Team of the Incheon Community Chest of Korea.

Meanwhile, the 'Local Community Center Lounge Creation Project,' a social contribution activity of Incheon International Airport Corporation, has been implemented since last year to promote healthy social participation of the new middle-aged and activate exchanges among local residents. Last year, two community centers were opened in Seo-gu, Incheon, and Dong-gu, Daejeon, with the corporation’s support.

Kim Kyung-wook, President of Incheon International Airport Corporation, said, “Through this local community center creation project, we expect to contribute to solving social issues such as job creation for the new middle-aged generation and supporting the activation of intergenerational exchanges.”

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