Gwangju Nam-gu Builds a Second Life as a 'Drone Leader'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, is officially operating the ‘Life N Rework Restart Learning Center’ program to help office workers or those planning to retire obtain drone certifications and enjoy a second life as instructors after retirement.

According to Nam-gu on the 16th, the Life N Rework Restart Learning Center will be held for one month until December 14 at the Nam-gu Lifelong Learning Center and the Chosun Institute of Technology sports ground.

Anyone dreaming of a second leap in life by acquiring drone skills, including office workers, those planning to retire, and women with career interruptions, can participate.

Residents wishing to participate in the training can submit an application through the Nam-gu Culture and Education Event app.

The number of recruits is limited to the first 15 applicants, and currently, 6 people have registered.

Nam-gu plans to recruit participants and provide free basic and practical training necessary to obtain drone instructor certification.

In particular, the program will offer opportunities to acquire practical flight skills, including drone-related theoretical education, aerial photography techniques, drone soccer, and aerial pest control.

Participants who complete the basic training at the learning center will pursue obtaining the Level 1 private drone instructor certification to explore new career paths.

For inquiries related to the Life N Rework Restart Learning Center, contact the Education and Sports Department of Nam-gu Office for detailed information.

A Nam-gu official stated, “Through drone education and experiential training programs, we aim to nurture talents who will lead the 4th industrial revolution era and enable them to enjoy a wonderful second life as drone education instructors by obtaining certifications.”

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