106 Gyeonggi Youths Depart for Canada Overseas Training Until August 6

Gyeonggi Province has launched the 'Gyeonggi Youth Ladder' program, an overseas training initiative for local youth.

On July 20, Gyeonggi Province announced that 106 youths from the province departed for British Columbia, Canada, on July 19 to participate in approximately three weeks of training, which will run until August 6.

The 'Gyeonggi Youth Ladder' is an overseas training program designed to provide youth from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with the opportunity to experience foreign cultures, explore potential careers, and foster self-driven development. Supported by lottery funds, the program is operated jointly by Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Lifelong Education Promotion Agency in order to strengthen the global competencies of the participants and help bridge the education gap.

The Gyeonggi Youth Sadari Overseas Training Team is taking a commemorative photo before departing for Canada. Provided by Gyeonggi Province.

During the week, the participating youths attend various educational programs at the campuses of the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University, including English language classes, sports activities, practical English projects, and team projects. On weekends, they immerse themselves in the local culture through cultural explorations and visits to regional landmarks.

Hong Seongdeok, Director of Lifelong Education at Gyeonggi Province, said, "I hope this becomes a valuable opportunity for our youth to discover new possibilities and achieve personal growth in a new environment." He emphasized, "Above all, I hope they return safely from the training, having gained a wealth of experiences and learning."

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