Gyeongnam Province Seeks Youth-Friendly Companies Where Young People Want to Work

3 Years of Support for Work Environment Improvement, Childcare Leave Replacement Internships, and Housing Benefits

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongsangnam-do and the Gyeongsangnam-do Economic Promotion Agency announced on the 6th that they are recruiting 20 Gyeongnam-type youth-friendly companies with employment environments where young people want to work.

Recently, the poor working conditions and welfare levels of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the province have been recognized as one of the main reasons why young people avoid SMEs.

In particular, it was identified through last year's youth job monitoring (inspection) that simply improving some physical spaces such as restrooms and lounges has limitations in improving welfare.

Accordingly, Gyeongnam Province will select 20 Gyeongnam-type youth-friendly companies after a three-year review of wage levels, youth employment creation, and retention rates.

Companies selected as Gyeongnam-type youth-friendly companies will receive support such as up to 50 million KRW for workplace environment improvement funds, labor costs support for youth interns replacing parental leave, additional employment incentives when interns are converted to regular employees, and housing stability support for newly hired young workers for one year.

Companies wishing to apply can fill out the application form posted on the Gyeongnam Province website and submit it by mail or visit the Gyeongsangnam-do Economic Promotion Agency from July 14 to August 2.

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