Changwon Special City Launches "Job Experience Day" Program for Specialized High School Students

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Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam is operating the "Customized School Visit Job Experience Program (Job Experience Day)" as part of the "Changwon-type Educational Development Special Zone" project to support hands-on career planning for specialized high school students and foster local talent who will remain in the region.

Group photo of the customized school visit job experience program at Hanil Girls' High School.

This program began on April 7 at Hanil Girls' High School and will be held in rotation at six specialized high schools in the area. The program is customized to reflect each school's major characteristics and student needs. Until now, career education at specialized high schools has been mainly theory-based, which has limited opportunities for students to directly experience local industries and actual job tasks.

To address this, Changwon City is supporting students to directly understand job roles and ultimately secure employment at local companies by providing a practical, hands-on program linked to the region's key industries.

"Job Experience Day" consists of three stages: career special lectures to enhance understanding of local industries and companies; mini-project-based workshops connected to students' majors; and mentoring and employment consulting from working professionals.

In particular, the program focuses on strengthening students' adaptability to the workplace through project-based workshops that reflect actual business processes at companies. In addition, employees from companies in Changwon and Gyeongnam, as well as graduates from specialized high schools, will participate as mentors to provide not only job insights but also practical information on job preparation and workplace life.

Jung Sungil, Director of the Autonomous Administration Bureau, said, "This program is an opportunity for students to see how their major connects with local industries," adding, "We will continue to expand hands-on education and actively support local talent so they can settle in the region."

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