Expansion of Support for Youth Workplace Adaptation Expected through ‘On-Site Lectures’

- 2024 Youth Growth Project by the Ministry of Employment and Labor is operated by Gangbuk Youth Maru, managed by the Kwangwoon University Industry-Academic Collaboration Foundation -

"Expectations are high for fostering a youth-friendly environment and boosting the growth potential of local companies through the participation of both youth and businesses in the Gangbuk area" -

Gangbuk Youth Startup Maru (Director Hye-jin Kwon), operated by the Kwangwoon University Industry-Academic Collaboration Foundation (Director Young-wook Jung) announced that it held the 'Youth Growth Project Onboarding Program' over two days, September 24 (Tuesday) and 25 (Wednesday), at ROBOROBO Co., Ltd., an ed-tech company located in Gangbuk-gu.

The Youth Growth Project, launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Employment and Labor with Gangbuk Youth Startup Maru as the implementing agency, aims to support young professionals in adapting smoothly to new workplace environments. Additionally, it helps companies foster youth-friendly organizational cultures, creating a space where both young talent and businesses can thrive.

This project took the form of ‘on-site lectures’ to assist young new hires at ROBOROBO Co., Ltd. adapt to the workplace. The program at Gangbuk Youth Startup Maru was conducted through company visits so as not to disrupt the work of participating companies. It provided tailored, practical education for the workplace, including mindset training on the roles and attitudes expected of new hires, as well as simulated team leader exercises that focused on collaboration, task management, and communication skills. In addition, the program offered training tailored to each company's unique needs, such as edtech planning using AI and training on generative AI applications, to enhance practical skills and improve work efficiency.

Scenes from the Youth Growth Project conducted by Gangbuk Youth Maru at ROBOROBO Co., Ltd.

Day 1 of the training focused on the theme ‘Accidental Team Leader: Managing a Team,’ aimed at strengthening team cohesion, learning ways to understand and respect others, and providing guidance on task management and efficiency. On Day 2, under the theme ‘Attitude as My Competitive Edge,’ sessions covered the roles and mindset expected of new employees, with a lecture on resilience needed for onboarding. Participants also engaged in a game designed to highlight and articulate the strengths of their company. Going forward, Gangbuk Youth Startup Maru will also provide one-on-one expert mentoring for new employees participating in the training, offering support for job-related and psychological counseling as needed.

Ye-seul Han, an employee of ROBOROBO Co., Ltd. who attended the training, shared, “The onboarding program was a great opportunity to learn the importance of communication and basic business etiquette. I hope to continue receiving similar training in the future.”

Young-wook Jung, Director of the Kwangwoon University Industry-Academic Collaboration Foundation, noted, “We hope that the Youth Growth Project, through the participation of many companies and young professionals, will enhance workplace adaptability, communication skills, and youth-friendly environments, fostering growth potential for both employees and businesses.”

Meanwhile, Kwangwoon University and Gangbuk Youth Startup Maru will continue to actively support the revitalization of local businesses and the expansion of youth-friendly, customized consulting services. Applications are now open for the Youth Growth Project onboarding program. Companies with an address in Gangbuk-gu, as well as new hires with less than one year of experience who work or live in the area, can apply through the Gangbuk Youth Startup Maru website (https://gbmaru.com).