Gangbuk-gu to Support Youth Employment with 72 Free Courses Through Year-End

Twice a Week at the Gangbuk-gu Youth Job Center
Free Employment Support Program for Young Job Seekers

Gangbuk-gu in Seoul will operate a free employment support program starting this month to help young people strengthen their job-seeking skills. The program will be held twice a week at the Gangbuk-gu Youth Job Center beginning this month, with a total of 72 sessions scheduled through the end of the year. The main content includes resume and interview clinics, mentoring by current professionals, and job strategy development based on hiring trends, all tailored to enhance the employment capabilities of young participants.

Study lounge view of Gangbuk-gu Youth Job Center. Provided by Gangbuk-gu.

Any young person preparing for employment can participate in the courses free of charge. Registration is available through the QR code on the May program poster at the Gangbuk-gu Youth Job Center website (https://blog.naver.com/gangbukjob1).

The Gangbuk-gu Youth Job Center (28, Deokrung-ro 28-gil, 2nd floor), where the courses are held, offers a variety of ongoing programs for young people considering their career paths and employment. These include career and employment counseling, personality type assessments, resume and interview clinics, and video interview rooms. A study lounge is also available to support learning and job preparation, allowing young people to use the space freely.

All programs are available free of charge, and applications can be made through the Gangbuk-gu Youth Job Center Naver reservation system.

Gangbuk-gu stated, "We will continue to provide practical and systematic support so that young people residing or working in Gangbuk-gu can prepare for employment without burden," adding, "Given the current challenges in the job market, we will expand programs that empower young people."