Expansion of Employment Support Centers for Low-Income Households

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 15th that it will expand the operation of employment support centers, which provide job assistance for low-income households and persons with disabilities, from 4 to 10 centers.

The employment support centers are designed to assist vulnerable employment groups, including beneficiaries of the National Basic Livelihood Security program and near-poor households, in finding jobs. Following the opening of centers in Suwon, Seongnam, Ansan, and Pyeongtaek last year, six additional centers have been established this year in Hwaseong, Yeoju, Namyangju, Paju, Siheung, and Bucheon.

The centers will conduct consultations with job seekers, identify suitable employment opportunities based on their abilities, and connect them with 946 companies and stores that have committed to hiring them.

When low-income residents receiving government assistance successfully secure employment and earn a certain level of monthly income, they will exit the recipient status.

The province expects the 10 centers to place 700~800 people in employment this year.

A provincial official stated, "The purpose is to identify and place suitable jobs for benefit recipients who have difficulty finding regular employment due to low educational attainment or lack of technical skills through counseling and other support."