Samsung Supports Employment for 1,000 Young People Outside Seoul... 'Youth Hope Learning Center' Opens

Training Begins August 3 in Four Regions

Hands-on Job Training and Infrastructure Support Provided

Samsung has launched the 'Youth Hope Learning Center' to support the employment of young job seekers outside the greater Seoul area, demonstrating its commitment to inclusive management.

On July 30, Samsung announced that it held the opening ceremony for the 'Youth Hope Learning Center' at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance's Daejeon Yuseong Training Institute. Starting from August 3, formal training will begin in four major regions nationwide: Chungcheong, Honam, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam.

This program was developed as part of the government’s 'K-New Deal Academy,' a project to enhance young people's job competency and support employment. By leveraging the operational experience of the 'Hope Stepping Stone 2.0' initiative and its affiliates' educational infrastructure, Samsung aims to help young people outside the capital area acquire the capabilities that companies truly need.

The event was attended by about 250 people including:
▲ Kwon Changjun, Vice Minister of Employment and Labor
▲ Lee Sohee, Member of the People Power Party
▲ Yeo Myunggu, Vice President and Head of the DS Social Contribution Team at Samsung Electronics
▲ Incoming and enrolled students from the Chungcheong region.

Additionally, Assemblywoman Hwang Jeonga of The Democratic Party of Korea delivered congratulations via a video message.

Vice Minister Kwon emphasized, "The K-New Deal Academy is a policy where companies can meet talent that will lead the future, young people can develop their abilities, and the government can provide support—so everyone grows and succeeds together." He added, "I hope the Youth Hope Learning Center by Samsung will enable young people to advance and reach even greater heights."

Assemblywoman Lee remarked, "What young people need most is not just words of encouragement, but actual opportunities to learn, experience, and develop practical skills," and promised, "I will work to ensure that young people outside the capital area are not restricted in their learning or career choice opportunities."

Assemblywoman Hwang said, "The Youth Hope Learning Center is meaningful because it provides practical job training and career development opportunities to young people beyond the Seoul area. I will do my utmost to establish policies and systems that ensure all young people have fair opportunities for learning and employment regardless of their region or circumstances, so they can pursue their dreams freely."

Vice President Yeo stressed, "The skills you learn at the Youth Hope Learning Center will become a strong competitive advantage," and pledged, "Samsung will continue to cultivate skilled talents needed in industry and expand opportunities for the growth of young people."

Kim Seunghyeok, a student participating in the Chungcheong regional course of the Youth Hope Learning Center, stated, "I want to consistently build my expertise and grow as an electronics and IT manufacturing specialist, which is increasingly crucial in the age of artificial intelligence (AI)."

Samsung Electronics Seocho Building, Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul. Photo by Dongju Yoon

The Youth Hope Learning Center is operated in a total of six job fields tailored to youth demand and their employment linkage:
▲ Electronics and IT manufacturing technicians
▲ HVAC and refrigeration technicians
▲ Shipbuilding technicians
▲ Heavy equipment operator technicians
▲ Online advertising and marketing practitioners
▲ Confectionery and bakery technicians.

Samsung provides a comprehensive program encompassing basic skills education, job-specific training, and career development in the four major regions, helping students strengthen their competitiveness in the job market. In particular, Samsung's affiliate infrastructure—such as in-house cafeterias and shuttle buses—will be provided so students can focus on their studies, and hands-on training will be offered in connection with the special characteristics of local industries.

This year, a total of 1,000 unemployed young people outside the capital area will be selected in two rounds, in the first and second half of the year. The second-round training will begin in November, following the recruitment announcement in August.

Meanwhile, under its CSR (corporate social responsibility) vision of 'Let's Move Forward Together! Enabling People,' Samsung is engaged in various social contribution activities focusing on youth education and shared growth.

Key youth education activities include programs designed to help young people realize their potential, such as:
▲ Samsung Youth SW & AI Academy (SSAFY)
▲ Samsung Hope Stepping Stone
▲ Samsung Dream Class
▲ Samsung Blue Elephant
▲ Functional Olympics Skills Education.

Samsung also operates shared growth programs that include:
▲ Support for converting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to smart factories
▲ Samsung C-Lab (Inside/Outside)
▲ Co-Prosperity Fund and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) fund
▲ Incentive payments to partner companies
▲ Samsung Future Technology Development Project
▲ Samsung Guide Dog Program
▲ Samsung Sharing Kiosk
▲ Samsung Multicultural Youth Sports Class
▲ Samsung Senior Digital Academy.

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