Hairdressing Technician, Psychological Counselor (Level 2), Confectionery and Baking Technician, etc.
Suncheon National University (President Lee Byung-woon) announced that it has signed an agreement with Gurye County (County Governor Kim Soon-ho) and Jangheung County (County Governor Kim Sung) to operate the "Local Residents Employment and Entrepreneurship Capacity Building Program." After preparing by developing curricula and securing instructors and classrooms, the university will start the "Certification Acquisition and Employment & Entrepreneurship Capacity Enhancement Education" program from August, reflecting the characteristics of the region and the needs of the residents.
At the end of June, Suncheon National University signed a service contract worth 30 million KRW with Gurye County to operate a university-linked lifelong learning program. The program will offer courses for acquiring certifications such as 'Baking and Pastry Technician' and 'Horticultural Welfare Instructor.'
Similarly, a service contract worth 15 million KRW was signed with Jangheung County to support the "Jangheung County Residents Employment Capacity Program." Courses for acquiring certifications such as 'Hairdressing Technician' and 'Psychological Counselor (Level 2)' will be established and operated, and detailed implementation plans and schedules are currently being coordinated with the local government.
The "Local Residents Employment and Entrepreneurship Capacity Enhancement Program" conducted in Gurye and Jangheung counties is centered on certification acquisition courses that enable employment and entrepreneurship in the region, based on the results of local government demand surveys.
Considering the characteristics of the participants and the required completion hours, the program will run for a total of 15 weeks from August to November, following a preparation period in July. To address residents' questions about entrepreneurship, the program will be linked with a 'Startup School' if necessary.
President Lee Byung-woon of Suncheon National University stated, "Our university plans to continuously develop and support lifelong education programs desired by local residents through closer cooperation with Jeollanam-do as part of the Glocal University Project. We believe that supporting the employment and entrepreneurship capacity development of local residents in Gurye and Jangheung counties will greatly contribute to creating a better living environment in the region. We will also expand educational cooperation with other local governments in the future."
Meanwhile, as part of the Glocal University Project, Suncheon National University developed customized lifelong education programs through policy research conducted in May. Based on this, in June, the university received applications from local governments for desired lifelong education courses and is currently finalizing instructor recruitment and lecture schedules in coordination with each local government.
Starting in September, the university will jointly open and operate lifelong education programs focused on certification acquisition courses with local governments.
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