Paju-si Launches Full-Scale Customized Employment Support... "All-Out Efforts for Job Security by Citizens' Side"

Paju-si Announces 2026 Job Center Operation Plan
Strengthening Links Between Counseling, Training, and Recruitment...Aiming for S Grade for Five Consecutive Years

The Paju-si Job Center in Gyeonggi Province has established its "2026 Business Operation Plan" to promote comprehensive, citizen-centered employment support services, aiming to ensure stable employment for residents and to strengthen the local employment base amid continued economic slowdown and employment uncertainty.

'2026 Business Operations Plan' poster. Provided by Paju-si

In 2026, the city will operate counseling desks by hub area to improve access to employment support services. Professional career counselors will be assigned not only to the Paju-si Job Center but also to regional hubs such as Munsan and Unjeong 1-dong to provide systematic employment counseling for job seekers. The city plans to offer an integrated service that includes personalized job placement and referrals, as well as post-employment follow-up support. In addition, recruitment information from the "Employment 24" platform will be continuously collected and analyzed to provide fast and accurate job information.

Customized employment support programs tailored to different age groups and social groups will also be expanded. A total of 20 programs across 8 fields, reflecting the characteristics of youth, middle-aged and older adults, seniors, and women, will be operated 28 times a year to strengthen job seekers' employability and actively support their re-entry into the labor market.

The city will also promote recruitment events to generate tangible hiring outcomes. On October 22 this year, a large-scale job fair will be held, and a small-scale "Recruitment and Job-Seeker Meeting Day" will be held four times a year. Along with this, 20 regular on-site interview sessions and 30 accompanied interview sessions will be organized to increase field interview opportunities for job seekers and help companies alleviate labor shortages.

On-site, outreach-style employment support services will also be strengthened. Two job discovery teams will be formed to visit local companies in person, intensively identify target companies in each region, and promote the activation of recruitment networks. In addition, 10 outreach job counseling sessions will be held annually to improve access to services for vulnerable job seekers.

Furthermore, to respond to the rapidly changing labor environment, the city will newly promote an "AI Utilization Capacity-Building Package." Step-by-step training, from basic to intermediate courses in artificial intelligence (AI), will be provided for all groups to bridge the digital divide and support enhanced competitiveness and productivity for small business owners and employees of local companies.

Lee Igoo, head of the Livelihood Economy Division, said, "With both job seekers and companies facing difficulties due to the recent economic slowdown and industrial restructuring, the role of the Job Center is more important than ever," adding, "In 2026, we will further advance a comprehensive employment support system that encompasses counseling, training, recruitment, and follow-up management, so that we can provide job services that offer practical help to citizens and do our utmost to ensure local employment stability."

The Paju-si Job Center achieved a total of 2,207 successful job placements last year, earning an S grade for the fourth consecutive year. Aiming to achieve an S grade for the fifth consecutive year, the center plans to continue implementing performance-oriented employment support policies this year.

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