Gyeonggi Agricultural Meister College, operated with support from Gyeonggi Provincial Government and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, is accepting applications for new students in the '4th Youth CEO Program' until October 31, 2025.
This recruitment will select 20 students each for two majors-strawberries and greenhouse vegetables-for a total of 40 participants. The program is open to young farmers under the age of 40 who reside in Gyeonggi Province.
The Youth CEO Program at Gyeonggi Agricultural Meister College is a one-year course established in 2023 to help young farmers who are just starting out in agriculture quickly adapt and grow in the field. Through item-specific technical education, mentoring by leading farmers, and learning group activities, the program provides field-oriented training that strengthens the expertise and competitiveness of agricultural professionals.
The courses will begin between February and March next year and will be held once a week for 15 weeks per semester at the National Hankyong University in Anseong and the Gyeonggi Eco-friendly Agricultural Research Center in Suwon. The curriculum consists of 12 credits and 180 hours in total, including 60 hours of mentoring by leading farmers and field practice. Graduates will receive a certificate of completion issued by the president of Gyeonggi Agricultural Meister College.
Applicants can visit the Gyeonggi Agricultural Meister College website (gg.agrimst.com) to download the application guidelines and forms and submit their applications.
Paek Jongmin, Director of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Life Sciences at Gyeonggi Provincial Government, said, "The Youth Agricultural CEO Program is a practical training course that can be immediately applied in the field. It is a great opportunity to grow into a competitive agricultural professional equipped with both technical and management skills. We look forward to the enthusiastic participation of young people who will lead the future of agriculture in Gyeonggi Province."
The Youth CEO Program at Gyeonggi Agricultural Meister College has produced a total of 62 graduates, with 28 in 2023 and 34 in 2024. This year, 31 students are expected to complete the program.
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