JBcom's "Hope Return Package" Holds Job Training for Small Business Owners Who Have Closed Their Businesses

Specialized Employment Training for Small Business Owners Who Have Closed or Plan to Close Their Businesses... Building Skills for Reemployment
Up to KRW 1.35 Million Available for Eligible Participants Through Training and Career-Transition Incentives... Training in Seoul, Daejeon, and Cheongju Through the End of November

JBcom Co., Ltd. is recruiting trainees for the “2026 Hope Return Package Specialized Employment Advanced Training Program,” organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Small Enterprise and Market Service, to help small business owners who have closed or plan to close their businesses find new employment.

The program is designed to help small business owners seeking new jobs or preparing for a career change after closing their businesses develop the skills needed for employment and make a stable return to the labor market.

Eligible participants are small business owners who have closed or plan to close their businesses, have operated their businesses for at least 60 days, and are 69 years of age or younger. Small business owners who closed their businesses on or after January 1, 2023, may also apply. Detailed eligibility will be verified based on the program’s business-operation criteria.

The curriculum is structured to guide participants step by step, from understanding themselves to conducting practical job searches. Basic training provides information on employment fundamentals and support policies, while advanced training offers a range of programs focused on self-exploration and strengthening job skills.

The main topics include ▲ exploring career backgrounds and work values ▲ managing stress and building resilience ▲ strengthening business etiquette and communication skills ▲ adapting to organizations and building workplace relationships ▲ developing skills in using AI ▲ exploring job openings and developing strategies for successful employment.

The program provides practical, work-focused training to ease the psychological burden participants may experience while preparing to find new jobs after closing their businesses, and to help them apply the experience they gained running their businesses to new job skills. It aims to help participants rediscover their strengths and respond proactively to a changing employment environment.

Participants can also receive various benefits, subject to eligibility requirements. Those who complete the advanced training will receive a training allowance of KRW 350,000. The career-transition incentive includes KRW 600,000 for those who find employment after completing the employment program, with an additional KRW 400,000 for those who meet the employment requirements after completing the training. Participants who meet all relevant requirements can receive up to KRW 1.35 million.

Participants who meet the eligibility requirements can also receive up to KRW 1.2 million in additional benefits through the National Employment Support Program. They will also receive information about various employment support programs, including the National Tomorrow Learning Card. The support is intended to help participants continue their job search and vocational training after completing the program.

JBcom Co., Ltd. plans to offer training through the end of November in Gangnam-gu and Jongno-gu in Seoul, Daejeon, and Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province. The program will provide participants with structured instruction to help them acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for employment.

By offering a comprehensive curriculum covering topics from AI skills to business etiquette, rather than limiting its support to one-time payments or basic job referrals, the program is expected to help self-employed people return to the workforce in quality jobs.

A representative of JBcom Co., Ltd. said, “We are focusing on practical employment support so that small business owners who have experienced business closure can find new jobs by drawing on the experience and skills they have built up. We hope this training will provide small business owners preparing to reenter the workforce with an opportunity for a fresh start.”

For details about the training schedule, eligibility, and application process, contact JBcom Co., Ltd.

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