"Lifelong Learning Achievements Recognized" ... Changwon Special City Wins Excellence Award at the 22nd Korea Lifelong Learning Awards

Changwon Naeil School Recognized as a Customized Vocational Education Model
Contributing to Regional Development

Changwon Special City announced on October 1 that it received the Excellence Award at the 22nd Korea Lifelong Learning Awards ceremony, which was held at the Government Sejong Convention Center.

Changwon Special City, Winner of the Excellence Award at the 22nd Korea Lifelong Learning Awards.

The Korea Lifelong Learning Awards, hosted by the Ministry of Education and organized by the National Institute for Lifelong Education, is an honor given to businesses (institutions and organizations) and individuals who have contributed to fostering a culture of lifelong learning through the practice of lifelong learning in daily life.

Changwon City applied for the Lifelong Learning Project of the Year category with its 'Changwon Naeil School' initiative and was recognized for its achievements in advancing lifelong learning and expanding its reach.

'Changwon Naeil School' is a lifelong vocational education platform that supports local residents in career planning, career exploration, and training. By going beyond the limitations of existing hobby- and culture-focused lifelong learning programs, it presents a new direction for strengthening lifelong vocational education through job linkage and practical, work-centered training.

In particular, the collaboration between Changwon City, six local universities, and related organizations has provided high-quality education for citizens at various life transition stages, from youth to those nearing retirement. It is highly significant as an educational model that connects to regional development through employment, entrepreneurship, and giving back to society.

Jung Sookyi, Director of the Autonomous Administration Bureau, stated, "This award is a meaningful achievement that demonstrates the strengthening of expertise through the scalability and connectivity of lifelong learning," adding, "We will continue our efforts to make Changwon a lifelong learning city where work, life, and learning go hand in hand."

Meanwhile, Changwon Special City plans to establish a sustainable system in which education and employment are naturally connected through lifelong learning, and to spread the model of Changwon as a lifelong learning city nationwide.

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