SK Ecoplant Launches 'Developmental Disability Classical Orchestra'

Han Young-ho, SK Ecoplant HR Executive (right), Jo Hyang-hyun, President of Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled, and Jo Myung-min, CEO of Eoullim Sesang Foundation, are posing for a commemorative photo.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] SK ecoplant announced on the 25th that it signed a business agreement with the Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled on the 24th to "expand job opportunities for people with disabilities in the culture and arts sector" and held a founding ceremony for a classical music ensemble for people with disabilities.

About 20 related personnel attended the event, including Han Young-ho, SK ecoplant HR Executive, Jo Hyang-hyun, Chairman of the Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled, Jo Myung-min, CEO of the nonprofit organization Eoullim Sesang, and disabled performers from SK ecoplant.

SK ecoplant selected disabled performers through internal interviews after receiving recommendations for members from the Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled and Eoullim Sesang. The classical music ensemble for people with disabilities consists of six young performers aged 20 to 27 with autism spectrum disorder. All have more than 10 years of performance experience and majored in piano, violin, viola, cello, and clarinet.

The classical music ensemble receives support through various programs. SK ecoplant employs the performers as members of SK ecoplant to enable them to continue stable performance activities. The Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled supports an employment management system suitable for artistic jobs and provides social skills training and workplace etiquette education at the Seoul Customized Training Center. Eoullim Sesang provides rehearsal rooms and supports performance activities. The classical music ensemble is also preparing concerts for its members.

Han Young-ho, SK ecoplant HR Executive, said, "We sincerely welcome the ensemble members who have become members of SK ecoplant and will do our best to provide full support so that the members can devote themselves to music without any shortcomings," adding, "We expect that the founding of this ensemble will serve as a catalyst for diversifying and expanding the base of employment for people with disabilities."

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