Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Successfully Concludes 'Mentor Group' Competency Training to Support New Public Officials

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education (Superintendent Lim Taehee) conducted a competency enhancement training session for the 'Mentor Group' at Bloom Vista in Yangpyeong on the 23rd to help new public officials adapt to their positions.

Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education (Superintendent Lim Taehee) is conducting a capacity-building training session for the 'Mentor Group' helping new public officials adapt to public service on the 23rd at Bloomvista in Yangpyeong. Provided by Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education

This training was designed for the 'Mentor Group' to go beyond simply providing work guidance, and to systematically support the early adjustment of new public officials through field-oriented instruction and advice, as well as a communication and cooperation system. In particular, the focus was on strengthening coaching capabilities that can be immediately applied in the field by the support team.

More than 60 'mentors' from local education support offices and schools participated in the training, which included practical content to assist new public officials with the initial burden of their work and adapting to organizational culture. The program covered understanding the role of a 'mentor' and coaching strategies, leadership as seen through classical music, and sharing region-specific cases of instruction and advice.

In addition, the mentors exchanged ideas to share differences in administrative environments and support methods by region, and discussed establishing a flexible, customized guidance and advisory system based on these insights.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education regards guidance and advice (mentoring) for new public officials as a sustainable growth system. Since 2025, it has been implemented at 25 local education support offices, and the office plans to continue supporting the 'Mentor Group' so that it can serve not just as senior colleagues but also as key personnel leading learning and communication within the organization.

Soh Byungyeop, Director of Administrative Competency at the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, stated, "The role of senior public officials is important for helping new officials adapt to the organization in a stable way," adding, "We will strengthen the capabilities of the 'Mentor Group' through training that reflects on-site experience and feedback."

He further emphasized, "We will continue to support the growth of new public officials based on systems of regional communication and cooperation."

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