Korea Local Finance Association Sponsors 'Employment Academy', Leading the Way in Senior Job Creation

Korea Local Finance Association Fully Sponsors "Employment Academy"
Twelve Seniors Achieve Successful Reemployment... Employee Meal Service Volunteer Activity Held
Supporting Senior Employment... Practicing Social Contribution and Sharing

The Korea Local Finance Association (Chairman Jung Sunyong, hereinafter referred to as the Association) held a sponsorship ceremony for the "Creating Good Jobs Project Employment Academy" at the Mapo Senior Welfare Center (Director Jung Youngsook) on the 30th, aiming to support the economic independence and job creation for seniors who are vulnerable in the job market.

Jung Sunyong, Chairman of the Korea Local Finance Association (center front row), and Jung Youngsook, Director of the Mapo Senior Welfare Center (fourth from the left front row), are taking a commemorative photo with attendees after holding the sponsorship ceremony for the "Good Job Creation Project Employment Academy" on the 30th. Provided by the Korea Local Finance Association

To expand reemployment opportunities for local seniors, the Association provided full funding of 8 million won for this educational project, which was conducted from June to September. During this event, the achievements of program graduates and their on-site employment results were shared.

The "Employment Academy" offered customized job training for seniors aged 55 and above in two fields: security (covering basic etiquette, job understanding, emergency response, safety management, customer service, etc.) and housekeeping (including cleaning tool usage, basic service steps, customer service skills, etc.). Out of a total of 48 participants, 12 successfully secured employment.

Participating seniors expressed high satisfaction, stating, "At a time when I felt uncertain after retirement, I gained new confidence thanks to practical job training and support."

Jung Sunyong, Chairman of the Association, stated, "We will continue to review sustainable job support measures to improve the quality of life and expand social participation for seniors," and added, "I hope this Employment Academy will serve as a solid starting point for the next chapter in the lives of our seniors."

Jung Youngsook, Director of the Mapo Senior Welfare Center, said, "Thanks to the support from the Association, many seniors are gaining real employment opportunities," and added, "We will continue to strengthen customized welfare services for seniors in cooperation with the local community."

Meanwhile, following the sponsorship ceremony, the event continued with the "Sharing Happiness Employee Meal Service Volunteer Activity," in which employees of the Association participated. The Association personally delivered 600 healthy soybean milk drinks to more than 600 seniors visiting the welfare center, sharing warmth and care. This activity went beyond simple meal support, adding significance by promoting nutritional supplementation and emotional sharing through intergenerational exchange.

The Association is the only public interest corporation in Korea established to support sound fiscal management and development of local governments. More than 420 organizations and institutions, including 243 local governments nationwide, are members. The Association carries out a variety of projects based on the spirit of mutual aid and, in line with its ESG management policy, actively participates in sharing and sponsorship activities for marginalized groups in the local community.

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