A competition will be held to share the experiences of young people who have overcome job search abandonment and social isolation to re-enter the workforce.
The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced on August 31 that it will host the 'Exemplary Case Competition for the Youth Advancement Support Project and Youth Growth Project' from September 1 to 30.
Participants can include young people involved in the two projects and the organizations that operated the programs. They can submit experiences of regaining confidence or successfully finding employment, as well as examples of supporting youth participation and growth in the field.
The Youth Advancement Support Project aims to identify young people who have been unemployed for more than six months or have given up job searching due to social isolation, helping them regain motivation and confidence in their job search.
The Youth Growth Project provides programs tailored to local conditions, centered around 'youth cafes,' offering support for daily recovery, employment, networking, and mentoring. Its goal is to prevent young people from falling into long-term unemployment or abandoning their job search.
In the Youth Advancement Support Project category, three grand prize winners, six excellence award winners, and seven encouragement award winners will be selected, totaling 16 awards. In the Youth Growth Project category, two grand prize winners, four excellence award winners, and four encouragement award winners will be chosen, totaling 10 awards.
A total of 26 awards will be given, with the grand prize and excellence award winners receiving Minister of Employment and Labor awards. Depending on the award category and level, prizes worth 300,000 to 1,000,000 won will be distributed. Details on the competition guidelines and submission methods can be found on the Ministry's website.
Ha Chang-yong, Director of Youth Employment Policy at the Ministry, stated, "The recovery and achievement experiences of one individual can serve as the most persuasive message for other young people facing similar challenges. I hope more young people find courage in each other's stories and discover their own potential."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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