Jeongeup City Recruiting New Students for "Youth After-School Academy"

For First to Third-Year Middle School Students
Limited to 20 Applicants on a First-Come, First-Served Basis

Jeongeup City in North Jeolla Province is recruiting new students for the 2026 Youth After-School Academy until the end of January next year.

According to the city on December 26, this recruitment, supported by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, aims to help local youth grow up healthy and develop their capabilities. Eligible applicants are students who will be sixth graders in elementary school in 2025 and prospective middle school students, as well as current first and second-year middle school students. The total number of students to be admitted is 20, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Youth After-School Academy Recruitment Poster. Provided by Jeongeup City

This academy offers a variety of programs for youth. In addition to essential subjects such as English and mathematics, students can participate in career exploration activities that allow them to experience specific professions, including barista, announcer, and landscape architect.

Furthermore, students' potential will be enhanced through hands-on activities that reflect the latest trends, such as multisport programs and webtoon production incorporating AI (artificial intelligence) technology.

In particular, the Jeongeup City Youth After-School Academy demonstrated its excellence by achieving remarkable results this year. In 2025, a short film production program operated in cooperation with Jeonbuk Science College received the Encouragement Award at the Wanju Children's Rights Film Festival.

This case was also selected as the grand prize winner in the middle school category at the "2025 Youth After-School Academy Best Practices Contest," earning the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Award. Currently, three professional instructors are helping more than 40 youths build positive self-identities.

Participating students are also provided with various welfare benefits. They can join customized programs with peers, tailored to their grade and characteristics, and receive safe transportation to and from the academy as well as nutritious free meals. The academy operates on weekdays from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Youth and parents who wish to apply can inquire by phone and then visit the After-School Academy, located on the second floor of the Jeongeup Youth Training Center, to fill out an application form in person.