Yangju City Out-of-School Youth Support Center Receives Commendation from Minister of Gender Equality and Family

Achievement of Gyeonggi-do Governor's Award at the Excellent Case Contest for Out-of-School Youth in Gyeonggi-do

Yangju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kang Su-hyun) announced on the 29th that the Yangju City Out-of-School Youth Support Center received the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Commendation in the Outstanding Institution category at the ‘2024 Out-of-School Youth Support Project Report Conference’ held on the 21st.

Yangju City Out-of-School Youth Support Center received the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Award in the Outstanding Institution category at the '2024 Out-of-School Youth Support Project Report Conference' held on the 21st. Photo by Yangju City

This ministerial commendation was awarded among 222 out-of-school youth support centers nationwide. The center was recognized for its contributions to revitalizing out-of-school youth support projects by receiving high scores in five indicators, including efforts to discover out-of-school youth, case management, and problem-solving strategies.

Furthermore, at the ‘2024 Gyeonggi-do Out-of-School Youth Best Practice Contest’ held on the 27th by the Gyeonggi-do Out-of-School Youth Support Center, the center achieved a second success by winning the Gyeonggi Province Governor’s Award for its self-reliance support program, ‘Starting Toward a Dream.’

The Yangju City Out-of-School Youth Support Center had a meaningful year demonstrating qualitative growth and diverse service connections through winning awards for both outstanding institution and outstanding program this year.

The center operates various support programs for the growth of out-of-school youth, including counseling, learning, qualification acquisition, cultural activities, and club activities. Detailed information can be obtained by phone inquiry.

A Yangju City official stated, “The continuous efforts and dedication of the Yangju City Out-of-School Youth Support Center have led to this achievement,” and added, “We will continue to actively support out-of-school youth by operating various programs so that they can grow into healthy members of society.”