Seoul Jung-gu Excellent Lifelong Learning Support Project Contest

19 Club Teams and 5 Programs Selected, Each Supported Up to 1.2 Million KRW and 3.5 Million KRW... Visit or Email Applications Accepted from 24th to 28th, Check Website Notices and Announcements Section

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jung-gu, Seoul (Mayor Seo Yang-ho) announced on the 10th that it will hold a contest for the 'Excellent Lifelong Learning Support Project.'

The contest areas are ▲ Lifelong Learning Clubs ▲ Lifelong Learning Programs.

If selected for the project, activity expenses of up to 1.2 million KRW and 3.5 million KRW will be supported respectively.

Lifelong learning is a self-development activity based on the recognition that learning takes place throughout one's entire life. The district has been continuing support projects every year so that more residents can have opportunities for high-quality lifelong learning.

This year, 19 club teams and 5 programs will be selected to receive activity expenses such as instructor fees and textbook costs. Activity expenses will be paid differentially according to evaluation scores for each item, including contribution to the local community.

The target applicants for excellent clubs are groups composed of at least 5 Jung-gu residents who hold regular meetings at least twice a month. The learning fields can be anything as long as they are not for profit, political, or religious activities. However, duplicate support from other administrative agencies is not allowed. Last year, balloon art, coding, and side dish sharing groups were selected as excellent clubs.

Excellent learning programs can be supported if they are operated by institutions or non-profit organizations located in Jung-gu, have at least 10 students enrolled, and hold at least 10 sessions. The learning fields must correspond to one or more of the following: ▲ Neighborhood Studies ▲ Activation of Local Contribution ▲ Learning-Work Cycle ▲ Social Integration of Learning-Excluded Groups. Last year, a neighborhood exploration program and a pottery class for people with developmental disabilities were selected as excellent programs.

For both club and program fields, since gatherings are difficult due to COVID-19, plans for non-face-to-face activities have been added as a major evaluation criterion. To encourage continuous participation, whether at least 10% of the activity expenses are borne by the members themselves will also be examined.

The application period is from the 24th to the 28th of this month, and applications and required documents can be submitted in person or by email (mjy797@jungggu.seoulkr) to the Lifelong Education Promotion Team of Jung-gu Office.

The list of application documents can be found in the Notices and Announcements section on the Jung-gu Office website. The results of the evaluation are scheduled to be announced in July.

Seo Yang-ho, Mayor of Jung-gu, said, "To support the highest level of lifelong learning for residents, we established a dedicated lifelong education support organization this year and assigned 14 personnel," adding, "We will seek various support methods so that lifelong learning activities in Jung-gu can not only improve the quality of life of each resident but also contribute to the development of the local community."

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