Gwangjin-gu Actively Supports Youth Employment... Enjoy 'Dosirak (Challenge·Attempt·Joy)'!

Selected for the First Time in 2024 Youth Challenge Support Project... Securing Funding → Actively Supporting Job Search
Subtitle: Dosirak (The Joy of Challenging and Trying)... Serving as a Stepping Stone to Social Advancement through Confidence Recovery
Up to 3 Million KRW Support for Completing Short-, Mid-, and Long-Term Programs

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is set to actively support customized job-seeking activities for 90 young people who have given up on job searching.

This marks the first step in securing resources to support young people who have fallen into the blind spots of employment, following the district's initial selection for the Ministry of Employment and Labor’s “Youth Challenge Support Project” this year.

The district has designated the Youth Challenge Support Project with the subtitle “DoshiRak” (the joy of challenging and trying), aiming to help young people struggling with job seeking regain confidence and take their first steps into society.

In addition to providing employment programs, a variety of customized programs will be offered, including ▲ psychological counseling and interpersonal skills ▲ life management ▲ confidence enhancement programs.

The customized programs are operated in three courses based on participation duration: short-term (5 weeks), mid-term (15 weeks), and long-term (25 weeks).

The “short-term” program, which began on the 11th of this month, runs every Thursday until May 16. With 20 participants, it focuses on preparing for job seeking through valuable content such as psychological tests, practical financial education, social dining, job preference tests, and employment document consulting.

The “mid-term” program runs from May 7 to August 24, with two classes held every Tuesday and Saturday, each accommodating 20 participants. The “long-term” program operates every Wednesday from May 22 to November 13, serving 30 participants.

These programs, operated in collaboration with the “Seoul Youth Center Gwangjin,” are conducted by expert instructors in relevant fields, focusing on strengthening employment capabilities.

The district offers benefits ranging from a minimum of 500,000 KRW to a maximum of 3,000,000 KRW to participants who complete the education and continue active job seeking. Linked support includes the National Employment Support System and Youth Job Leap Incentives, with ongoing relationship building through weekly job-seeking activity checks, performance sharing meetings, and alumni networking events.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “I hope that young people, who have been discouraged by the employment crisis, will not lose their motivation to seek jobs and will step into society.” He added, “We will do our best to promote customized youth support projects that can foster the vigorous challenges and capabilities of young people.”

Applications for the mid- and long-term programs of the Youth Challenge Support Project are still open until the number of participants is filled. Applications can be submitted by filling out the application form on the Gwangjin-gu Office website’s “Youth Portal” and sending it via email, or by visiting the Seoul Youth Center Gwangjin in person. Applications can also be made through the Naver form (QR code).