Dreams of Gyeongbuk Youth Traders, Advancing from Gyeongbuk to the World! ... Training 60 Students in the 10th Gyeongbuk Youth Trade Academy

682 Trained Over 10 Years, 88.8% Employment and Startup Success Among Job Candidates

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gui-yeol] Gyeongbuk Province held the graduation ceremony for the 10th Gyeongbuk Youth Trade Academy at the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Regional Headquarters of the Korea International Trade Association, with about 70 attendees.

The ceremony was attended by Jang Mi-jeong, Gyeongbuk Province Youth Policy Officer, Bae Young-il, Chairman of the Gyeongbuk Exporters Association, and Lee Sang-heon, Head of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Regional Headquarters of the Korea International Trade Association, who encouraged the graduates.

The Gyeongbuk Youth Trade Academy is a youth trade specialist training program jointly operated by Gyeongbuk Province and the Korea International Trade Association since 2013.

This year, 60 people completed the training, producing a total of 682 trade talents over 10 years.

Among 430 employment candidates until last year, 382 (88.8%) have found jobs or started businesses, actively contributing as various trade professionals.

The graduation ceremony proceeded with a project report, graduates’ impressions, certificate awarding, followed by awards for two excellent teams and two encouragement teams in the overseas marketing competition, and three individual exemplary awards.

The 27 awardees will be given opportunities to explore domestic and international trade sites, gaining practical field experience beyond knowledge.

The 10th graduates completed online basic trade education in June, followed by a four-week in-person training course from June 28 to July 22, covering trade theory, trade English, market analysis, and export simulation.

To strengthen practical skills, intensive foreign language training and practical lectures by industry professionals were conducted, solidifying the basic competencies and employment/startup capabilities required by the industry.

After completing the training, the province plans to provide experiential internship opportunities in connection with major domestic general trading companies such as POSCO International.

Additionally, through various employment linkage programs such as support for trade professional certifications, language tests, and participation in job fairs, continuous support will be provided so that youth can become practical trade talents.

Jang Mi-jeong, Youth Policy Officer of Gyeongbuk Province, said, “The passionate challenge of young people pursuing their dreams despite the heat is beautiful,” and added, “We will continue to support the realization of a happy Gyeongbuk for youth and help their dreams expand globally.”

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