Namyangju City Successfully Concludes "Youth Startup School 2nd Class," Empowering Young Entrepreneurs

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) held a graduation ceremony on the afternoon of the 30th at the Youth Startup Center with 31 young participants from the "Youth Startup School 2nd Class."

Joo Gwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, held a graduation ceremony on the afternoon of the 30th at the Youth Startup Center with 31 young entrepreneurs from the "Youth Startup School 2nd Class." Provided by Namyangju City

This program was designed to strengthen the entrepreneurial capabilities of young people aspiring to start their own businesses by providing systematic education, ranging from basic knowledge to practical management. Following the successful completion of the first class in 2024, the program was also successfully concluded in 2025.

The graduation ceremony, held under the slogan "Youth Startup School! A Time for Our Challenges to Shine, for Tomorrow!", included presentations of participants' reflections, the awarding of certificates, and networking among the young entrepreneurs. In a relaxed atmosphere, the participants looked back on the educational program and shared their future business plans.

The five-week course, held every Tuesday from September 2, covered a variety of practical topics essential for starting a business, including basic entrepreneurship theory, labor and tax affairs, business plan writing, marketing and branding, and special lectures by experienced entrepreneurs. In particular, during the final class, Kang Byungseon, who operates large bakery cafes in three locations including Jinjeop-eup, participated as a guest speaker, sharing his experiences of both failure and success, and received an enthusiastic response.

One graduate of the program shared, "At first, I felt overwhelmed, but through lectures on various topics, the path to entrepreneurship gradually became clearer. Now, my sense of challenge outweighs my fears, and the network I built with my peers has become a valuable asset."

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok stated, "We will further strengthen both spatial and policy support systems to help young people start their businesses stably in Namyangju City."

He added, "I hope that young people will not give up and will continue to pursue their entrepreneurial paths with a spirit of perseverance and challenge."

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