Mokpo City Helps Jobless Youths Achieve Independence

Restoring Career Paths and Confidence Through Tailored Support

Mokpo City in South Jeolla Province has successfully completed the second half of its "Youth Challenge Support Program," which is designed to assist young people struggling to enter society.

Mokpo City Hall.

The Youth Challenge Support Program identifies individuals aged 18 to 45 who have given up on job searching due to factors such as failed job applications, career interruptions, or a lack of confidence, and provides them with customized programs for up to 25 weeks.

This year, 174 out of 185 participants completed the program, achieving a 94% completion rate. Through the program, participating youths regained confidence and showed positive changes such as resetting their career paths.

This year's program focused on helping young people "try again" by emphasizing a sense of achievement and confidence building. Tailored courses were provided to match individual circumstances, including one-on-one counseling, case management, career exploration, and job competency training.

In particular, the "Mindfulness Youth Workshop," which was conducted as an external activity in the second half of the year, was centered on stress management and peer communication. It was highly rated for helping participants achieve psychological stability and restore relationships.

Even after the program ends, the city plans to strengthen its follow-up management system to ensure that young people can be continuously supported and naturally connected to employment, vocational training, and social participation.

A city official stated, "We hope the Youth Challenge Support Program will serve as a stepping stone for young people to find new opportunities in the region and enter society in a stable manner," adding, "We will continue to implement a variety of policies to support youth independence."

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