"Vocational High School Appeal Highlighted"... Jeonnam Gwangju Office of Education Career Information Session a Success

Over 220 Middle School Career Guidance Teachers Gather

"Employment Success Stories" and Customized Counseling from 45 Schools

The Jeonnam Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education has rolled up its sleeves to provide customized career guidance to middle school students and strengthen the capabilities of teachers in charge of high school admissions, ahead of the recruitment of new students for vocational high schools for the 2027 academic year.

On September 9, the Jeonnam Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education announced that it recently held the '2026 Middle School Vocational Education Information Session,' dividing the event into western and eastern regions, and successfully concluded the sessions.

The Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Office of Education held the '2026 Vocational Education Briefing Session for Middle Schools.' Provided by the Office of Education

This information session was conducted separately by region to increase the focus of the event and the participation of teachers at the site. The western region session took place on September 4 at Hotel Hyundai by Lahan Mokpo, and the eastern region session was held on September 7 at The Ocean Hotel Yeosu. The event attracted more than 220 participants, including middle school vice principals, third-grade heads and homeroom teachers, and career guidance counselors, demonstrating strong interest in vocational education.

The main programs of the information session included diverse offerings such as: ▲ An introduction to the educational activities and programs of specialized high schools and Meister high schools (vocational high schools), ▲ Providing information on high school career and admission options for the 2027 academic year, and ▲ Introducing the vocational high school department experience platform.

In particular, three graduates of vocational high schools from each region took to the stage to share their vivid employment and career success stories, receiving an enthusiastic response from attending teachers.

On the day of the event, vocational high schools from each region operated their own promotional and counseling booths (24 schools in the western region and 21 schools in the eastern region) inside and outside the venue. Each school provided detailed information and tailored counseling to teachers who visited their booths. They also distributed the 'Jeonnam Vocational High School Department Guide'—a resource for immediate use in onsite career counseling—thus enhancing the practical effectiveness of the event.

Yang Hoeryong, Director of Career Education, stated, "We will continue to actively support students in choosing career paths that fit their talents and aptitudes," adding, "By sharing the direction of vocational education policy with schools on the front lines, we will further strengthen the career guidance competencies of field teachers and foster a more positive perception of vocational high schools."

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