Enhancing Employment Skills and Confidence
for Youth Who Have Given Up Job Searching
Dongjak-gu, Seoul (Mayor Park Il-ha) is launching the "Dongjak Ready, Set, Go! - Youth Challenge Support Project" to help young people who have given up on job searching regain their work motivation and confidence.
In January this year, the district secured 510 million KRW in project funds (national subsidy) through a public contest by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and began recruiting participants from the 11th of this month.
The recruitment targets are young people aged 18 to 34 who, as of the application date, have no history of employment, entrepreneurship, education, or vocational training for more than six months, and fall under categories such as ▲giving up job search ▲preparing for independence ▲admission or discharge from youth welfare facilities ▲defectors from North Korea. Young people aged 39 or under residing in the district can participate as "regional specialized youth."
The district will recruit a total of 120 participants according to the program duration: 30 for short-term (5 weeks), 60 for mid-term (15 weeks), and 30 for long-term (25 weeks). The short-term (Ready) program runs from late April to late May, the mid-term (Set) from June to October, and the long-term (Go) from May to October. To promote the project, five dedicated managers have been assigned, and "peer supporters" will be selected among participants to carry out promotional activities.
Participating youth will receive tailored programs including close counseling, case management, confidence recovery, career exploration, and employment capability enhancement, as well as follow-up support. Participants can join only one course and receive participation allowances (including incentives) ranging from a minimum of 500,000 KRW to a maximum of 3,500,000 KRW depending on the course completed.
Those wishing to participate can apply through the Employment24 website (www.work24.go.kr) or by visiting the Noryangjin Youth Job Center. For more details, inquiries can be made to the Youth Challenge Support Project Team within the center at 02-3280-0560.
Mayor Park Il-ha said, "I hope young people in the blind spots of job searching regain their will to challenge and confidence through customized independence programs," adding, "We will continue to provide practical support for young people's social advancement."
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