Military Service and Career Planned Together... Silla University Receives Busan-Ulsan Military Manpower Administration Director Award

University Job Plus Center Launches 'Visiting Military Service Career Planning' Program

What if military service did not interrupt education and career?

Shilla University (President Heo Nam-sik) received recognition from the Military Manpower Administration for a project that designs military service and career paths together. The Shilla University University Job Plus Center was awarded the Busan-Ulsan Regional Military Manpower Administration Director’s Award for its ‘Visiting Military Career Design’ program.

Shilla University announced on the 10th that it received the award in recognition of its significant contribution to military career design work through this program over the past year.

The award ceremony was held on the 8th at the President’s Reception Room on the 6th floor of the Shilla University Main Building, attended by President Heo Nam-sik, Director Jang Hee-jung of the University Job Plus Center, Director Im Yoon-cheol of the Busan Military Career Design Support Center, and key officials from both organizations. Professor Choi Kyung-hwa received the Busan-Ulsan Military Manpower Administration Director’s Award.

President Heo Nam-sik of Silla University and Professor Choi Kyung-hwa (center) are holding up the Director of the Busan Ulsan Military Manpower Administration.

Professor Choi Kyung-hwa of the Shilla University University Job Plus Center was recognized for her efforts in delivering a positive perspective on military service to students and local youth through the operation of the ‘Visiting Military Career Design’ program, which also supported the Busan Military Career Design Support Center.

This program provides accurate information about military life and informs participants about various experiences and opportunities available during service. In particular, it links military service with career paths to ensure that education and careers are not interrupted during military service, supporting it as a stepping stone for social advancement.

Professor Choi said, “Career design is a very important process for young people preparing for employment, and I hoped that the ‘Military Career Design’ program would be a valuable experience for building skills and credentials during military service.”

She also expressed her gratitude, saying, “I thank my colleagues at the University Job Plus Center who strongly supported me until this honor was achieved.”

Jang Hee-jung, Director of the University Job Plus Center, said, “We will collaborate with the Busan Military Career Design Support Center to provide information necessary for military personnel to choose military careers suited to their traits and abilities, offer opportunities for self-development and growth during service, and improve satisfaction with military service.”

The University Job Plus Center carries out various projects to support youth career development and successful employment preparation.

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