Honam University, Prospective Youth Leaders 'Aljae 25' Begin Full-scale Activities

Honam University Department of Counseling Psychology recently held the launch ceremony for the "Aljae 25, Preliminary Youth Instructor Training Program" and officially began its activities. Photo by Honam University

The Department of Counseling Psychology at Honam University (headed by Jang Eunyoung) recently held a launching ceremony for the "Aljae 25, Prospective Youth Leader Training Program" and officially began its activities, the university announced on the 28th.

"Aljae 25" is a name that combines "Alaya Jaemitda" (meaning "It's fun when you know") and "2025." The program was established to provide preliminary education for those aspiring to become youth leaders.

This program will run for approximately nine months until November, during which students will participate in a curriculum based on youth training activities. They will not only attend theory-based classes but also gain hands-on experience through youth volunteer work and youth leader activities in the field.

At Honam University, the program mainly involves students from the Department of Counseling Psychology. Participants will engage in five areas of activity: the Youth Activity Information Group, Safety Promotion Group, Youth Participation Committee, Volunteer Support Group, and Alternative School Support Group.

In November, when the program concludes, a completion ceremony will be held. Three outstanding leaders will be selected and awarded, and participants will have the opportunity to interact with students from other universities in the region, including Chonnam National University, Gwangju Women's University, and Honam University.

Professor Jung Yoonjae stated, "It is meaningful that students can experience the role of a youth leader firsthand by directly interacting with young people in the field, rather than just learning theory," and added, "I hope students will actively participate so they can learn and gain as much as possible from this process."

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