Hwaseong City Supports "Second Act of Life for Middle-Aged Retirees"... Recruiting Trainees for Reemployment Program

Fifty Unemployed Citizens Aged 45 to 64 to Be Selected
Applications Open from the 12th; Program Is Completely Free of Charge
Graduates Receive Job-Seeking Activity Credit for Unemployment Benefits and Other Substantial Benefits

Hwaseong Special City in Gyeonggi Province is taking steps to support the successful return to society of retirees in their middle age who possess a wealth of life experience.

A panoramic view of Hwaseong Special City Hall. Provided by Hwaseong City

Hwaseong City announced on May 11 that, starting from the 12th, it would be recruiting participants for the “Retired Workforce Reemployment Capacity Building Program” aimed at alleviating the hiring difficulties faced by local small and medium-sized enterprises and strengthening the capabilities of retired workers.

This program offers integrated job search skills and life planning courses, enabling middle-aged participants to proactively adapt to the changing labor market.

The recruitment is open to unemployed individuals aged between 45 and 64, who reside in Hwaseong City as of the announcement date (May 12). A total of 50 participants will be selected, with preference given to citizens who have a record of job-seeking activities within the last three months or are currently receiving unemployment benefits.

Applications will be accepted from May 12 to 29, and the program is completely free of charge. Interested applicants should prepare the required documents, including the application form and a copy of their resident registration, and submit them by email or by visiting the nearest eup, myeon, or dong administrative welfare center and applying through a career counselor. Final selections will be individually notified on June 1 following a document review.

The training will take place in two sessions from June 8 to 18 at Hwaseong Citizen University. The curriculum covers key lectures on practical reemployment skills and personal development, including: ▲Vibrant Middle-Aged Mindset ▲Self-Understanding Using MBTI ▲Job Application Writing Techniques ▲Essential Labor Law Training ▲Financial Planning for a Prosperous Retirement.

In particular, graduates who complete more than 80% of the course hours will receive a certificate and one recognized job-seeking activity for unemployment benefit eligibility. The city also plans to provide continuous support after the program, such as supporting participation in job fairs and offering tailored employment counseling, to help participants secure actual employment.

Yoo Jeonghyeon, Head of Labor-Management Cooperation Department, stated, "We hope this program will serve as a springboard for new challenges for retirees, while also providing local businesses facing workforce shortages with the opportunity to meet experienced talent. We will do our utmost to ensure that the rich experience of the middle-aged generation becomes a new driving force for the community."

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