Gwangju University Recognized for Supporting Healthy Growth of Youth

2022 School-Outside Challenge Contest Award Winners

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju University (President Kim Dongjin) has been recognized for its proactive support projects for out-of-school youth aimed at promoting healthy growth and peer relationship formation among adolescents.

Gwangju University announced on the 27th that the out-of-school youth support center it operates on consignment recently received an award at the 2022 Out-of-School Challenge Contest hosted by Gwangju City and organized by the Gwangju City Out-of-School Youth Support Center.

They conducted classes for the qualification exam (GED) for out-of-school youth and provided textbooks and online lectures.

Additionally, as part of a qualification acquisition support program for healthy independence of youth, they operated courses such as Barista Level 2 certification, Rice Baking Level 3 certification, and Safety Personnel certification courses.

Along with this, they supported the growth of out-of-school youth through various experiences including Culture Day, self-development courses such as English conversation, vocal training, Pilates, and the Dream Camp held in Busan.

Im Hyungtaek, director of Nam-gu Out-of-School Youth Support Center and professor of Youth Counseling and Lifelong Education at Gwangju University, said, “We are providing various support services for the healthy growth of youth who have stepped outside the school fence,” and added, “In 2023, we will prepare and support various programs for out-of-school youth.”

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