131 Out-of-School Youth in Gwangsan District, Gwangju Pass GED Exam

Customized Learning Support: Textbooks, Mentoring, and Mock Exams
A New Starting Point for Academic Achievement and Career Exploration

"Even if you have dropped out of school, there is always a way to start again."

The Gwangsan District Out-of-School Youth Support Center announced on August 29 that 131 of its youth members had passed the GED exam, emphasizing that simply participating in the preparation class can lead to academic qualification.

Youth are participating in classes at the Gwangju Gwangsan District Out-of-School Youth Support Center 'Kkumdream' GED preparation class.

Since 2015, the Kkumdream Center has operated a GED preparation class twice a year, in both the first and second halves, producing a total of 1,236 successful candidates so far. This year, through the "Dream Class," the center provided textbooks, lectures, and one-on-one learning mentoring to create a structured learning environment.

For youth who preferred remote learning, the center supported online lectures and textbooks to facilitate self-study, and divided the classes into basic and intensive courses to offer tailored education. Two weeks before the exam, a mock test was held to check learning progress, and on the day of the exam, lunch boxes and snacks were provided.

Center Director Ha Youngja stated, "Earning an academic qualification through the GED is highly meaningful as youth take steps forward, believing in their own potential," adding, "We will expand various programs so that youth can actively explore their career paths even after the GED."

The Gwangsan District Kkumdream Center is part of a nationwide out-of-school youth support project by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. Since 2015, the Gwangsan District Office has entrusted its operation to the Talent Development Academy. The center provides a range of services to help youth who have dropped out of or suspended their studies return to education and achieve independence.