Silla University Department of Social Welfare Wins Excellence Award in "Miraenaeil Youth Work Experience Support Project - Work Experience Project"

Students from the Department of Social Welfare at Silla University (President: Heo Namsik) received the Excellence Award for their participation in the "2025 Miraenaeil Youth Work Experience Support Project - Work Experience Project."

On November 7, the "2025 Miraenaeil Youth Work Experience Support Project - Work Experience Project Performance Sharing Event," organized by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, was held in the conference room on the 3rd floor of Grand Josun Busan. Students from 13 teams representing three universities in Busan participated in the event.

The Ministry of Employment and Labor annually implements the "Miraenaeil Youth Work Experience Support Project - Work Experience Project," in which young people form teams to carry out projects based on real-world work and job functions proposed by companies nationwide. The ministry evaluates the outcomes and supports participants in enhancing their job competencies.

This year, two teams from the Department of Social Welfare at Silla University participated in the project, and both teams won the Excellence Award.

Students Kim Ikhyeon, Kang Jaeseong, Park Haeseong, Park Jeongseop, and Lee Myeongcheol, under the guidance of Professor Jung Sujeong, proposed "Improving Hygiene for Marginalized Children in the Community" with the theme of "Child Hygiene."

Under the guidance of Professor Choi Miseon, students Baek Kyungbin, Park Jinhyung, Kim Doyeon, and Kim Taei conducted a "Child Abuse Prevention Campaign Targeting People in Their 20s and 30s" with the theme of "Child Neglect," and were selected for the Excellence Award.

Lee Myeongcheol, a student from the Department of Social Welfare at Silla University who received the award, said, "Through the Work Experience Project, I was able to design, implement, and evaluate a program myself, making it a valuable experience. I was reminded once again of the importance of field experience in the field of social welfare, and I would like to encourage my juniors not to miss out on such valuable opportunities and to actively take on new challenges."

Student Baek Kyungbin also shared, "Through this project, I was able to learn about real work in the field and gain confidence in my career path. Although it was a short period, it was a meaningful experience in which I deeply realized the importance of collaboration and responsibility."

Professor Jung Sujeong of the Department of Social Welfare at Silla University emphasized, "Through the process of independently identifying social issues in the field and seeking solutions, students were able to experience the true meaning of social welfare practice. We will continue to actively support young people so that they can gain practical experience and develop their expertise within the local community."