Gwangyang-si Partners with Companies to Foster Talent and Promote Hiring

P&OChemical Co., Ltd. to Create Quality Jobs with Gwangyang Bay Area Job Project Group

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] On the 30th, Gwangyang City in Jeollanam-do announced that it signed a business agreement on the 29th with P&OChemical Co., Ltd. and the Gwangyang Bay Area Job Project Group to foster and hire local talent.

At the signing ceremony, attended by Gwangyang Mayor Jeong Hyeon-bok, P&OChemical CEO Kim Jong-guk, and Gwangyang Bay Area Job Project Group Director Kim Seong-hee, they agreed to join forces to create high-quality and stable jobs for local young talents.

The city plans to provide administrative and financial support, including expanding job support projects to cultivate customized talent that companies need.

P&OChemical Co., Ltd. agreed to actively cooperate in prioritizing the employment of local youth during recruitment and in personality, common sense, on-site training, and mock interviews necessary for talent development.

The Gwangyang Bay Area Job Project Group will focus on nurturing customized talent by providing education on new industrial technology information and related job skills, as well as opportunities for field experience and internships.

This agreement is expected to be a good opportunity to create new jobs suited to the changes in Korea's New Deal industries by fostering knowledge and technical talents needed for new industries.

Mayor Jeong Hyeon-bok of Gwangyang said, "We hope to provide opportunities for local youth struggling with employment due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic to get jobs at excellent companies, and for companies to hire competitive talents so that the local community and businesses can grow together."

Meanwhile, P&OChemical Co., Ltd., established as a joint venture between POSCO Chemical and OCI, produces hydrogen peroxide used for semiconductor cleaning and began construction in Taein-dong National Industrial Complex in January with an investment of 145.9 billion KRW, aiming for completion next year.

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