Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation Supports Field Training and Internships for International Students

The Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation has signed agreements with six universities to support an internship program for foreign students.

On May 19, the foundation’s Global Center held a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony and orientation with six universities in the province to successfully promote the “Gyeonggi-do Foreign Student Field Training and Internship Support Project.”

This initiative aims to offer excellent foreign students wishing to settle in Korea an opportunity for work experience related to their major, and to connect these talented individuals with companies in Gyeonggi-do that are seeking to hire foreign talent.

The ceremony was attended by representatives from Gyeonggi Science & Technology University, Kyungbok University, Dankook University, Seojeong University, Shin Ansan University, and Korea Polytechnic University.

Gyeonggi Job Foundation held a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony and orientation with six universities in the province on the 19th to successfully promote the “Gyeonggi Province Foreign Student Field Training and Internship Support Project,” and they are posing for a commemorative photo. Photo by Gyeonggi Job Foundation

Under the agreement, each university will select outstanding students and graduates from among their international student body and connect them with companies seeking interns. The universities have also agreed to actively cooperate in managing and supporting the students during their internship period.

Participating companies will receive 1 million won to help cover the cost of operating the internship program. Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in practical work related to their field of study. The field training and internship program is scheduled to run from July through December.

Notably, the foundation will offer additional career counseling and job placement services to students who wish to seek employment but are not able to transition to full-time jobs after completing the internship. In this way, the foundation plans to provide systematic follow-up support to ensure stable employment connections even after the internships end.

Yun Deokryong, CEO of the Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation, stated, “The six universities that have entered into this agreement will serve as strong bridges to help international students become members of the local community. The field training program, which begins in July, will be an opportunity for students to realize their dreams and a valuable resource for companies facing workforce shortages. The foundation will spare no effort in providing support at every level.”

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