Guro-gu, Recruiting Companies to Participate in Dubai Information and Communication Exhibition

‘GITEX Global 2023’ to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from October 16 to October 20

70% of participation fee, one airfare and accommodation support per company... Recruiting 5 IT/ICT companies

Applications accepted from March 27 to April 7

Guro-gu (District Mayor Moon Heon-il) is recruiting five promising local companies to participate in ‘GITEX Global 2023’ scheduled for October.

The Dubai Information and Communication Exhibition is hosted by the Dubai World Trade Centre in the UAE and will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for five days from October 16 to 20.

GITEX is the largest information and communication exhibition in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and is considered one of the largest ICT exhibitions alongside CES and MWC.

This year, Guro-gu will participate in GITEX by operating the Guro-gu booth (Korea G-Valley) and supporting promising companies in the region.

The district will support selected companies with 70% of participation fees including booth rental and installation costs, buyer matching and exhibition operation support, and airfare and accommodation expenses for one person per company.

Additionally, to help participating companies achieve meaningful results after the exhibition, support will be provided for export trade, communication between buyers and export companies, and export procedures (shipping and customs clearance).

Eligibility for participation includes IT/ICT-based businesses such as software, fintech, bio/health tech, blockchain, Web 3.0, AI, cloud media, and entertainment that have their main office or business site in Guro-gu.

Companies wishing to participate can download the application form from the ‘Notices and Announcements’ board on the Guro-gu district office website and submit it along with the required documents by mail, visit, or email to the Guro-gu Regional Economy Division by April 7.

The district will select and announce the final supported companies on April 24 after document and interview evaluations.

For more details, please refer to the Guro-gu website or contact the Guro-gu Regional Economy Division.

A Guro-gu official said, “The Dubai Information and Communication Exhibition (GITEX) will be a great opportunity for companies seeking global expansion to understand global market trends and establish entry strategies,” adding, “We will actively support so that the technological capabilities and innovation of local companies can be well showcased.”

Jungnang Media Center to hold education on ‘AI and Chat GPT’ on April 4

Lectures covering basic knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), AI industry trends, and ethical awareness

Jungnang-gu (District Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) announced that it will hold an educational session titled ‘AI, Media, and Chat GPT’ at 2 p.m. on April 4 at the Jungnang Media Center.

The lecture aims to help residents accurately understand the trending topics of artificial intelligence (AI) and Chat GPT, review application cases and AI ethics, enabling them to adapt to the rapidly changing media environment.

Professor Kim Yong-hee from Dongguk University Graduate School of Film will be the instructor, explaining basic knowledge of AI, recent AI industry trends including Chat GPT, and application cases by field. The lecture will also cover ethical awareness required for developers and consumers of AI.

The education will be held at the multipurpose studio of Jungnang Media Center for Jungnang-gu residents and Jungnang-gu office employees. A total of 30 participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and applications can be submitted online via the Jungnang Media Center website until the day before the education.

The district plans to broadcast the lecture live on the Jungnang Media Center YouTube channel for those unable to attend in person.

Jungnang-gu Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi said, “Artificial intelligence technology, including Chat GPT, is developing very rapidly and changing many aspects of our daily lives,” adding, “We will continue to provide digital education so that residents can easily learn AI and actively utilize it in various fields.”

Seongbuk Women’s Job Search Project ‘Dreaming Women, My Job (MY JOB) Journey’ recruiting participants

Comprehensive support during job search process: Birkman test self-assessment → vocational skill development (Digital Tutor Level 2 certification) → 1:1 employment counseling linkage

Support for acquiring job skills certification needed in the digital transformation era

First 20 applicants... Recruitment based on order of 30,000 KRW participation fee payment

Seongbuk-gu (District Mayor Lee Seung-ro) is recruiting participants for the Seongbuk Women’s Job Search Project ‘Dreaming Women, My Job (MY JOB) Journey’ starting from March 27.

This project is designed as a package journey to comprehensively support skill development and career planning for female job seekers dreaming of a new start as ‘Digital Tutors’ and seeking jobs in related fields, including self-assessment, vocational skill development, and job counseling linkage.

The first step is a self-assessment using the ‘Birkman Test,’ a process for self-understanding and career planning. Participants will analyze themselves and identify strengths that can be advantageous in communication and career development within organizations.

The second step, vocational skill development, is divided into mandatory and elective courses. The mandatory course supports the ‘Digital Tutor Level 2’ certification program by MKYU led by Kim Mi-kyung. This helps participants start a second career as a promising occupation that leads digital gap reduction. The elective courses are regular classes operated by the Seongbuk Women’s Employment Education Center, which participants can choose to attend until December 31 of this year.

The third step involves 1:1 job counseling with professional employment counselors from job-related institutions such as the Seongbuk Job Plus Center and Jeongneung Women’s New Work Center.

Eligibility is female job seekers aged 18 to under 60 residing in Seongbuk-gu. Recruitment is limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis upon payment of a 30,000 KRW participation fee. The application period is from 9 a.m. on March 27 to 6 p.m. on April 5. For more details, contact the Women and Family Division of Seongbuk-gu Office.

The orientation will be held on April 11 at the multipurpose hall on the basement level 1 of Seongbuk-gu Office. Selected participants will complete the Birkman Test received by email in advance and receive detailed diagnosis, analysis, and explanation of the results on the orientation day. An introduction to Digital Tutor and overall project guidance will also be provided.

Seongbuk-gu Mayor Lee Seung-ro said, “Through this project, we hope female job seekers in Seongbuk-gu will enhance their understanding of job competencies through self and others’ analysis, explore fields leading digital gap reduction, and start new careers.”

Meanwhile, since its opening in September last year, the Seongbuk Women’s Employment Education Center has operated 24 certification, employment & entrepreneurship, and cooking education courses, with 300 participants enrolled so far.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.