Pyeongtaek City to Run "Meeting with Professional Mentors" Program for Middle and High School Students

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Pyeongtaek City in Gyeonggi Province announced on May 14 that it will operate the "Meeting with Professional Mentors" program to strengthen youth career exploration capabilities.

Students are attending a lecture by a mentor currently working in the field at the "Meeting with Professional Mentors" organized by Pyeongtaek City. Photo by Pyeongtaek City

This program is an annual initiative by the city that aims to provide concrete information about students' desired career fields through meetings with professionals, and to broaden students' realistic understanding of the world of work.

This year, mentors from 60 different occupations across 8 fields will participate, targeting 25 middle and high schools in the city that have applied. Professionals currently working in fields such as semiconductor process engineering, landscape architecture, and rehabilitation exercise will serve as mentors, providing a wide range of practical information about related academic majors, necessary certifications, and career prospects.

A city official stated, "We will continue to discover mentors in various fields to expand students' career exploration opportunities and provide systematic support for their career planning."

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