The Nation's First 4-Year 'Employment Service Policy Department' to Be Established at a National University Next Year

Minister Ahn Kyung-duk of Employment and Labor Visits Korea University of Technology and Education on the 2nd
"Employment Services Play a Key Role in Talent Development for Industrial Restructuring"

Integrated Training for Private Employment Service Workers to Begin Next Year

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH), established and supported by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, will establish and operate the Department of Employment Service Policy starting next year, becoming the first four-year university in Korea to do so. The government emphasized that quality employment services are necessary to nurture talent in preparation for 2050 carbon neutrality and the digital economy transition.

The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced that Minister Ahn Kyung-duk visited KOREATECH in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do on the afternoon of the 2nd to inspect the establishment and operation of the Department of Employment Service Policy and to encourage related personnel. The Department of Employment Service Policy plans to operate 10 courses reflecting the curriculum standards for acquiring the National Competency Standards (NCS)-based vocational counselor certification, aiming for all enrolled students to obtain the Level 1 Vocational Counselor Certificate.

Additionally, starting next year, KOREATECH will integrate and operate training for private employment service workers. This is to enhance the expertise of workers in public and private institutions and improve the quality of employment services. KOREATECH plans to provide customized education roadmaps by level and field and manage individual education histories. They will regularly assess demand and revise education programs accordingly.

At the meeting, Minister Ahn emphasized, "The role of employment services connecting people and jobs is more important than ever due to carbon neutrality, digital economy transition, and the increase of vulnerable employment groups."

President Lee Sung-ki said, "We will successfully establish the Department of Employment Service Policy and provide high-quality education to private employment service workers so that the public can receive quality employment services."

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