Changwon Special City to Host 'Youth Social Economy Camp'

Hope to Become an Opportunity to Establish Values of Cooperation and Solidarity

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam will hold the '2022 Youth Social Economy Camp' for three days from the 16th to the 18th during the summer vacation to enhance teenagers' understanding and interest in the social economy.

Social economy refers to economic activities that prioritize human value, such as providing social services and creating jobs for vulnerable groups, rather than solely pursuing profit like the traditional market economy.

At the camp, various programs will be conducted to explain the potentially difficult concept of 'social economy' in a way that is easy for students to understand.

Each day, 20 participants will form teams with mentors from social enterprises to engage in activities such as ▲understanding social economy ▲analyzing local issues and seeking solutions ▲producing shared goods with specialized social enterprises in the 4th industrial revolution ▲simulated startup of social cooperatives. Snacks, lunch, and souvenirs will be provided to all participants.

The camp is targeted at 5th and 6th graders in elementary schools and middle school students within Changwon city. A total of 60 participants will be recruited on a first-come, first-served basis from the 1st to the 10th, and the camp will be held at the 3rd-floor auditorium of the Changwon Workers' Welfare Town.

Jang Seung-jin, Director of Job Creation Division, said, "I hope this camp will be an opportunity for youth to take an interest in and understand the social economy. I also hope it will serve as a chance to establish values of cooperation and solidarity."

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