Gwangju Buk-gu Selected for 'Only Youth Challenge Support Project' Among Gwangju Autonomous Districts

Selected for Two Consecutive Years in Ministry of Employment and Labor Contest... Secured 600 Million KRW in Project Funding

Employment Competency Training Conducted for 500 Youth Who Gave Up Job Searching

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju City, is stepping up efforts to strengthen employment capabilities for young people who have given up job searching to help them enter society.

On the 17th, according to Buk-gu, it was the only autonomous district in Gwangju City selected for the Ministry of Employment and Labor's '2022 Youth Challenge Support Public Contest Project,' securing a project budget of 600 million KRW.

Accordingly, Buk-gu will provide customized education such as ▲close counseling ▲case management ▲confidence recovery ▲career exploration ▲employment capability enhancement to increase the job-seeking motivation and employment rate of young people who have given up job searching.

Youths who complete the training will receive an incentive of 200,000 KRW, and continuous support will be provided through the National Employment Support System to help lead to actual employment.

The project targets 500 young people, and anyone aged 18 to 34 who has not participated in employment or vocational training programs in the past six months can participate.

Last year, Buk-gu also supported employment capability enhancement programs for 301 young people who had given up job searching, receiving positive responses.

Director Moon In said, "This project will be an opportunity to give young people who have given up job searching motivation for employment and confidence in participating in social activities," and added, "We hope for much interest and active participation from young people."

Meanwhile, since the opening of the Buk-gu Youth Center in 2020, Buk-gu has been promoting various policies to support youth employment and start-ups, such as 'AI·VR interview experience,' 'Metaverse Youth Center operation,' and 'Youth Local Creator Street creation.'

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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