Guro-gu Partners with Seoul National University and Soongsil University to Nurture Local Talent

Lecturers from Universities Visiting Gocheok High, Guil High, and Wooshin High for Regular Classes, Club Activities, After-School Programs, and Career Guidance

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Guro-gu (Mayor Lee Seong) is joining forces with Seoul National University Institute of Education Research (Director Park Pyeongsik) and Soongsil University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation (Director Lee Jinwook) to carry out a talent development project.

On the 14th, Guro-gu announced, "We are promoting the 'High School-University Linked Talent Development Project' to eliminate educational disparities and nurture talent in cooperation with universities located in Seoul."

The 'High School-University Linked Talent Development Project' is a Seoul city public project that provides customized education tailored to each student's career path and aptitude by utilizing excellent resources and personnel from universities. University lecturers visit partnered high schools to conduct lectures.

To this end, Guro-gu recently signed a business agreement with Seoul National University, Soongsil University, Gocheok High School, Guil High School, and Wooshin High School. According to the agreement, Seoul National University is responsible for Gocheok High School, and Soongsil University is responsible for Guil High School and Wooshin High School. Until January next year, when the second semester ends, about 20 programs in four areas?regular classes, club activities, after-school activities, and career guidance?will be operated by each school.

Regular classes include Korean, Mathematics, History, and Music. Club activities include a math experiment group and sports athlete trainer learning. After-school activities offer physical education entrance exam research, advanced science experiment classes, and understanding comprehensive student record screening. Mentoring and consulting for career and college admission are also provided.

Guro-gu forms a cooperative council linking the district office, universities, and high schools to establish comprehensive support plans and assist in smooth operation of the project, including disbursement and settlement of project funds. Universities manage lectures and lecturers, while high schools handle student management.

A Guro-gu official said, "Through the High School-University Linked Talent Development Project, we hope students will have opportunities to find their career paths and aptitudes through diverse and specialized educational experiences."

Meanwhile, in 2019, Guro-gu conducted a talent development project targeting Guil High School in collaboration with Soongsil University, and last year, joined forces with Seoul National University and Soongsil University to carry out the project for Gocheok, Guil, and Wooshin High Schools. As a result, a total of about 2,500 students participated in 45 programs.

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