Hyundai Wia Opens 'Cheongnyeon Workplace' for Youth Preparing for Independence

Employees are taking a commemorative photo at the 'Hyundai Wia Youth Workplace,' created by Hyundai Wia to support the economic and emotional independence of young adults preparing for self-reliance. Photo by Hyundai Wia

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Hyundai Wia announced on the 26th that it held an opening ceremony for the ‘Hyundai Wia Youth Workplace’ at the salad cafe ‘American Tray’ located in Seongsan-gu, Changwon Special City, Gyeongsangnam-do.

The Hyundai Wia Youth Workplace is a workplace established by Hyundai Wia to support economic and emotional independence for youth preparing for self-reliance before entering society. Eight youth preparing for self-reliance will work here. Youth preparing for self-reliance refers to those who have been under protection such as child care facilities, group homes, or foster care and are starting to live independently after turning 18.

Hyundai Wia created the Youth Workplace in collaboration with Changwon Special City, Changwon Regional Self-Sufficiency Center, and the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation. Hyundai Wia directly set up the workplace so that youth preparing for self-reliance can prepare to enter society. Accordingly, these youth can directly interact with customers, prepare food, and manage the store at the Youth Workplace, learning the necessary skills for social life. Hyundai Wia also provides continuous job training and psychological and emotional support programs to help reduce disparities caused by their growth environment.

To foster the proactive independence capabilities of youth preparing for self-reliance, Hyundai Wia involved them from the planning stage. From early this year, when preparing the Youth Workplace, these youth participated and prepared together. They directly chose their workspace and industry and received job training that will be helpful in society in the future. Additionally, Hyundai Wia plans to continuously support obtaining necessary certifications and employment assistance for the youth.

Hyundai Wia plans to expand support for youth preparing for self-reliance through the Youth Workplace. A Hyundai Wia official said, “We hope that the newly opened Hyundai Wia Youth Workplace will greatly help youth preparing for self-reliance to stand on their own,” and added, “We will continue to strive to be a warm company that can expand support toward neighbors marginalized in the local community.”

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