Finding My Own Path Beyond School Answers... Daegu Youth School 'Ddangil' Recruiting 120 Participants for 8 Departments

The Daegu Metropolitan Government will be accepting applications for participants in the experiential career education program, "Daegu Youth School Ddangil," from May 20 to June 10, 2026, in order to support young people in exploring various career paths and personal growth.

Daegu Youth School Ddangil is a program designed for local youth who are contemplating their careers and life direction. Youth organizations directly establish and run departments, offering a variety of social experiences and opportunities to explore career options. The program helps young people break away from conventional, structured employment pathways, encouraging them to discover their own aptitudes and potential, thereby expanding their range of career choices.

Sangyeok Office, Daegu City Hall

Since its inception in 2016, the program has adopted a participatory approach, focusing on project execution, mentoring by industry professionals, and networking, rather than traditional lecture-based education. By allowing participants to experience a wide array of fields that are not easily accessible in daily life, the program has consistently attracted high levels of interest and satisfaction among young people each year.

This year, the program will include courses such as "I Am a Musical Actor Too," "I Am a Theater Actor Too," and "I Am a Singer-Songwriter Too," which allow young people to showcase their potential and talents. There will also be courses in photography and video, such as "Let's Play with Photos" and "Capturing Stories on Video."

Additionally, a total of eight departments will be offered, including "Silk and Screen," which involves creating silkscreen printing designs; "Young Radish Agricultural Studies: Let's Farm Hard," where participants experience everything from sowing to harvesting and selling young radishes; and "Planning Scent Content," which involves creating personalized fragrance prototypes.

Applicants must be residents of Daegu aged between 19 and 39. A total of 120 participants—15 for each department—will be selected in the order of completed applications and payment of the participation fee of 50,000 won. The participation fee will be fully refunded to those who complete the program.

The program will be conducted once a week for a total of eight sessions, starting in July 2026.

Yoonhee Park, Director of the Office for Youth and Women’s Education at the Daegu Metropolitan Government, stated, "Daegu Youth School Ddangil is an opportunity for young people to discover their potential and design their future through diverse experiences. I hope many young people will participate and find this to be a valuable step in identifying their career paths and aptitudes."

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