Mapo-gu and Hongik University Collaborate for 'Visiting Career Special Lecture'

Excellent Faculty Special Lectures for Middle and High School Students... Online and In-Person Classes Combined Due to COVID-19, Conducted at 14 Local Schools in the First Half of the Year

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun) will conduct the "Career Special Lectures Visiting Schools" from April 30 to July 6 for youth who are contemplating their career paths and occupations.

Based on the public-private cooperation between Mapo-gu and Hongik University, the visiting career special lectures, held annually since 2016, aim to help youth develop career competencies so they can design their own futures.

Following last year, the district conducted a demand survey targeting middle and high schools in the area and will hold the lectures in two sessions, first and second half of the year, based on the results.

In the first half, a total of 14 lectures will be held for 2,047 students from 14 middle and high schools, starting on April 30 with second-year students at Hongik Design High School.

The lectures will provide information necessary for career choices related to art, law, and engineering, as well as opportunities for career exploration. To this end, professors from Hongik University in visual design, engineering, law, and architecture will serve as instructors. However, considering the COVID-19 situation, the lectures will be conducted through a combination of online video classes and face-to-face sessions.

Yoo Dong-gyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, "The visiting career special lectures in cooperation with Hongik University are programs that not only cultivate academic knowledge through excellent faculty lectures but also provide practical help for career and academic advancement. We will continue to discover and support educational projects in cooperation with local universities to be of assistance to youth."

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