Silla University Holds Graduation Ceremony for "50+ Life Redesign College" Urban Agriculture Expert Program for the Middle-Aged

Silla University Lifelong Education Center holds graduation ceremony
for the 7th Practical Urban Agriculture Training Program
A collaborative project with Busan City and 12 universities
Fostering urban agriculture experts among the middle-aged generation

The Silla University Lifelong Education Center (President: Heo Namsik) held the graduation ceremony for the 7th cohort of the "50+ Life Redesign College Practical Urban Agriculture Training Program," a practical urban agriculture expert course designed for the middle-aged generation.

Graduation Ceremony of the 7th Practical Urban Agriculture Training Program. Provided by Silla University

The ceremony took place on August 2 in the main auditorium of the Silla University Aviation Hall. The event was attended by over 50 people, including Kim Sunseok, Director of the Lifelong Education Center, Kim Sangkwon, the lead professor, faculty members, and students. It was organized to encourage and congratulate the 7th cohort on their learning and growth.

This program, a collaboration between Busan City and 12 universities, supports social participation for the middle-aged generation aged 50 to 64. It provides various opportunities for life redesign through customized curricula tailored to each university's characteristics.

Silla University has been designated as an operating institution for this project since 2019 and has been running a curriculum in the field of urban agriculture that balances both practicality and expertise.

On the day of the ceremony, Kim Sunseok, Director of the Lifelong Education Center, stated, "We are focusing on cultivating experts who possess not only the skills for hobby farming but also the social value and practical ability of urban agriculture," and added, "This training program was a meaningful process that could contribute to revitalizing the local economy and community."

One graduate of the program shared, "I have gained a new perspective on urban agriculture, which I previously thought was limited to simple garden cultivation," and commented, "I want to put what I have learned into practice and live a life in harmony with nature."

The Silla University Lifelong Education Center plans to continue supporting graduates through various follow-up support programs, such as post-graduation management and urban agriculture club activities, enabling their continuous growth as urban agriculture experts and their ongoing contribution to society.

The Practical Urban Agriculture Training Program at the Silla University Lifelong Education Center is recognized each year for its high satisfaction rates and is regarded as a leading example of practical education for the middle-aged in the region.

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