Career-Interrupted Women Regain Confidence and Take New Leap... Yeongdeungpo-gu Operates Work Sensibility Recovery Program

From October 26 to November 4, HEY YDP! offers 4 sessions of 'Emotional and Psychological Support Courses' including Singing Bowl Meditation, Life Cycle Analysis, Stretching, etc., with 20 participants per session on a first-come, first-served basis... On November 2, 'Job Burureung' will be held in front of the district office with job counseling and employment information

Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that it will operate the ‘Emotional and Psychological Support Course’ and ‘Job Bururung’ as part of the ‘Career Break Women’s Work Sense Recovery Program’ to help women with career interruptions return to society.

The Work Sense Recovery Program was established to help women whose careers have been interrupted due to long breaks such as pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare regain their practical skills and confidence, and to strengthen their employment capabilities.

The Emotional and Psychological Support Course will be held at the Women’s Communication Culture Space HEY YDP! from October 26 to November 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., over a total of four sessions.

Inviting experts in the field of psychology, the program includes ▲‘Mindfulness Program’ (10.26) that checks inner anxiety through various worksheets and cares for the mind with singing bowl meditation ▲‘Work and Career Balance Recovery Program’ (10.28) that finds hidden strengths in overall life careers through life cycle analysis ▲‘Work Sense Recovery Program’ (11.1) that transforms participants into masters of work communication after Satir communication type diagnosis ▲‘Body and Mind Recovery Program’ (11.4) that teaches upper body movements such as shoulders and neck to restore flexibility and help physical and psychological relaxation.

The courses are free of charge, and 20 participants per course will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Multiple applications are allowed, and women with career interruptions who wish to participate can apply via the QR code or Naver form in the ‘Our District News’ section on the Yeongdeungpo-gu Office website.

Additionally, on November 2 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., the visiting employment support service ‘Job Bururung’ will be held in front of Yeongdeungpo-gu Office.

Job Bururung is a service linked with the employment counseling bus of the Seoul Human Resources Development Institute. Career counselors from the Yeongdeungpo-gu Women’s Human Resources Development Center will provide direct employment counseling, job training, and job information for women with career interruptions. No prior reservation is required; participants can visit the site directly.

Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, said, “Strengthening the capabilities of women with career interruptions and supporting their return to the workplace is very important not only for individual growth but also for national competitiveness. We will vigorously support the new start of women with career interruptions and continue to strive to create a social environment where they can work whenever they want.”

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