○ Joint operation of community adaptation and career exploration programs for youth with immigrant backgrounds

On April 21, the Gyeonggi-do Future Generation Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Suwon Global Youth Dream Center, the Ansan Global Youth Center, and the Hwaseong Global Youth Center at the former Gyeonggi Provincial Government Building in Paldal-gu, Suwon, to support youth with immigrant backgrounds.

Under the agreement, each organization committed to supporting youth with immigrant backgrounds, operating hands-on activities and capacity-building programs, and promoting cooperation and resource exchange in education and related projects. In addition, the organizations agreed to strengthen the foundation for implementing the “Future Generation Companionship” program.

“Future Generation Companionship” is a program operated by the Gyeonggi-do Youth Center that helps youth with immigrant backgrounds adapt to local communities and explore future career paths. The Gyeonggi-do Future Generation Foundation plans to invite youth from the three centers to participate in the program through three sessions scheduled from June to September.

Kim Hyeon-sam, CEO of the foundation, stated, “This agreement is highly meaningful in that it enhances the effectiveness of support for youth with immigrant backgrounds through regional cooperation,” adding, “Rather than making this a one-time initiative, we will establish a sustainable cooperation system linking local centers and training facilities to support these youth’s social participation and community integration.”