Support program gains traction in motivating young people for employment

Neet People, a nonprofit organization for young Koreans who have given up on finding a job, is extending a helping hand at a time when the labor market is increasingly unwelcoming to younger generations. Established in 2019, the organization aims to motivate individuals classified as not in education, employment or training (NEET) to reenter the workforce by offering tailored programs. To date, more than 1,800 individuals, many of them in their 20s and 30s, have taken part in the programs, which have been conducted over 20 times. Each program spans 12 weeks and accommodates groups ranging from 20 to 100 participants. About 70 to 80 percent of the overall participants are from Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province. The program centers on a virtual, mock “Neet Company” which has no office, salary or boss. Participants “go to work” by engaging in activities that are personally meaningful. Some choose to draw, clean, write or read to build professional skills. A participant may keep a daily to-do list to develop discipline, while others may explore new career paths or personal goals.Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times