Seodaemun-gu Supports Startup of Lunchbox Cooperative

Operating 'Lunchbox Startup Practical Course' for Residents Willing to Join Food Cooperative...Applications Accepted Until 15th This Month, 12 Selected, Preference for Those with Cooking Experience...Advanced Training to Follow in Second Half of Year to Support Actual Startups

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) will hold a "Lunchbox Startup Practical Course" from June 21 to July 20 at the Seodaemun Women's Human Resources Development Center (10 Sinchon Station Road, 4th floor) for residents aged 18 and over who are willing to participate in a food cooperative.

This is a cooking practice course for developing lunchbox menus, aiming for graduates to start a "Lunchbox Cooperative."

During the training period, lectures will be held for a total of 72 hours over 18 days, 4 hours a day from 2 PM to 6 PM every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Theoretical education covers topics such as safe food, social economy organizations, women's economic activities and startups, and cooperatives.

Additionally, practical sessions include developing lunchbox menus, making lunchboxes for adults, children, and snacks, as well as brunch and catering food preparation. A lunchbox menu development presentation and a graduation ceremony will also be held.

Those wishing to participate must apply in person at the Seodaemun Women's Human Resources Development Center by the 15th of this month, and 12 trainees will be selected through an interview.

Preference will be given to those with cooking-related experience or certifications. For more details, please contact the Seodaemun Women's Human Resources Development Center.

The district plans to provide advanced training from August to November this year for course graduates, covering lunchbox prototype development, cooperative organization, and promotion strategy establishment to help them move toward actual startups and economic activities.

Moon Seok-jin, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, said, "We expect this training to create a safe food environment and generate jobs linked to local resources."

Meanwhile, the district is promoting this training as part of establishing a food plan foundation. A "food plan" refers to a comprehensive plan covering food production, distribution, consumption, and circulation.

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