In Anyang, South Korea, the Anyang Youth Foundation is offering tailored programs this summer to assist youth in exploring career paths, enhancing creative skills, and fostering emotional growth, receiving positive feedback from local youth and residents.
According to the foundation on August 14, the programs are designed to provide experiences across career, creativity, and emotional domains, aligned with the interests and developmental stages of the youth.
The Seoksu Youth Cultural Center's after-school academy conducted a 'Visiting Employee Mentoring' session on August 12 in collaboration with the Samsung Welfare Foundation's Dream Class initiative. On that day, six employees from Samsung affiliates visited the center to share insights on the college admission process, their career choices, and the attitudes necessary to achieve one's dreams.
Participating youth had the opportunity to ask questions about careers they were interested in, allowing them to reflect on their aptitudes and future paths.
Since 2024, the Seoksu Youth Cultural Center has been designated as an operating institution for the Samsung Welfare Foundation's 'Samsung Dream Class' program, supporting youth in their learning and career exploration.
At the Parkdal Youth Cultural Center, a program titled 'Goods Universe_Fashion Edition' was held for 15 elementary school students in grades 4 to 6. Participants learned about the role of fashion accessory designers, acquired basic skills in color and design, and created various fashion items, including T-shirts, socks, bags, caps, keychains, pins, and accessories.
The final activity on August 13 featured a style presentation and exhibition where participants showcased and introduced their created fashion items. This experience went beyond mere participation, as the youth completed their ideas into tangible products and shared their results with one another.
The Anyang Youth Counseling and Welfare Center implemented a 'Post-Support Program' for youth who have completed or are about to complete counseling. This program aims to continuously monitor the changes and adaptations of youth after counseling and connect them with necessary support. Case managers focus on maintaining a trusting relationship by meeting with youth again to check on their daily lives and offer assistance when challenges arise.
Local residents have responded positively, noting that the programs allow youth to engage in their areas of interest during the vacation period rather than simply passing time. The variety of programs tailored to youth needs, from career mentoring with professionals to creative experiences and emotional support extending beyond counseling, has received commendations.
A foundation official stated, “We have prepared various programs to help youth utilize their vacation not just as a break but as a time to discover their potential and grow.” They added, “We will continue to operate career, creativity, and emotional programs tailored to youth needs to support their healthy development.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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