Seoul Gangseo-gu Opens Courses in Pet Grooming and Animal-Assisted Therapy for Women's Employment

'Operation of "Education Program for Discovering Women-Specialized Jobs"... Three Courses Including Pet Grooming and Animal-Assisted Therapy Open... Applications Accepted from June 28 to July 9'

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Noh Hyun-song) is partnering with Seoul Hoseo Vocational School (Chairman Lee Woon-hee) to operate educational programs aimed at expanding women's participation in society.

The district is opening a "Women-Specialized Job Discovery Educational Program" for women preparing for employment and entrepreneurship, and is recruiting participants.

Amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and the tightening job market, the program aims to help women strengthen their employment capabilities and build confidence by acquiring skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

The education will be held twice a week from July to October, a total of 12 weeks, every Monday and Thursday at Seoul Hoseo Vocational School.

The courses include ▲Pet Grooming and Animal-Assisted Therapy ▲3D Modeling ▲Customized Cosmetics, with 15 participants recruited for each course.

Any woman aged 18 or older residing in Gangseo-gu, including those with career interruptions, can apply. Tuition is free. However, participants must cover additional material costs beyond basic supplies and fees for certification exams.

Graduates will receive a certificate of completion issued by the principal of Seoul Hoseo Vocational School and eligibility to take national and private certification exams. Additionally, tailored counseling for employment and entrepreneurship and various job information will be provided.

Women wishing to participate can apply by visiting or emailing the Family Policy Division of Gangseo-gu Office from June 28 to July 9.

Detailed information and application forms are available on the Gangseo-gu Office website under "News Plaza - Notices/Announcements."

The district will select trainees through a first-round document screening and a second-round interview, announce the results on July 16 on the district office website, and notify selected candidates individually.

A district official said, "We hope this program will be of great help to local women facing employment difficulties due to COVID-19. We will continue to enhance women's employment capabilities through various vocational trainings and nurture professional and competitive female talents."

Meanwhile, last year, the district operated two women-specialized job training courses, including pet coexistence education, through a business agreement with Seoul Hoseo Vocational School, producing 29 employed graduates out of 32 total completers.

For more details, please contact the Family Policy Division of Gangseo-gu Office.