Gyeonggi Province Completes Three-Week "Overseas Cultural Experience" Training for Youths

Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Lifelong Education Promotion Agency held the "2026 Gyeonggi Youth Ladder Achievement Sharing Meeting" at the Convention Hall of the Gyeonggi Art Center on September 5. The event served as a platform for sharing the growth experiences of youths who had completed a three-week overseas training program.

The agenda included an award ceremony for outstanding participants, the screening of a video highlighting the Youth Ladder activities, presentations of outstanding growth journals, the awarding of certificates, and team project results presentations. During the growth journal presentations, two students took to the stage to share their personal changes and journeys of development experienced during the overseas training, fostering a sense of connection and empathy among all participants.

The Gyeonggi Youth Ladder program is fully funded by lottery proceeds and provides underprivileged youth in the province with opportunities for international cultural experiences. This year, 106 students—ranging from the third year of middle school to the second year of high school—participated in the program. The overseas training took place from July 19 to August 6 at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Canada, focusing on career exploration.

Gyeonggi Province held the 'Gyeonggi Youth Ladder Performance Sharing Event' at the Gyeonggi Arts Center on the 5th. After completing a three-week overseas training program, the youths are taking a commemorative photo following the event. Courtesy of Gyeonggi Province

Participants engaged in English language study, sports and various outdoor activities, as well as team projects. On weekends, they broadened their horizons by exploring the local environment and culture.

Hong Seongdeok, head of the Gyeonggi Province Lifelong Education Division, stated, "The Gyeonggi Youth Ladder program supports youths in discovering their potential by connecting them with new cultures and people. I hope the experiences and confidence gained from this overseas training will lay the foundation for participants to proactively shape their future careers and continue to embrace new challenges."

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