Osan City to Recruit About 50 Participants for '2nd Phase Public Work Project 2014'

Osan City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kwak Sang-wook) announced on the 10th that it will recruit approximately 50 participants for the '2014 2nd Phase Public Work Project' by the 18th.

The '2014 2nd Phase Public Work Project' to be implemented from May 2 to August 22 is a project that provides temporary jobs in the public sector to low-income unemployed persons, thereby contributing to livelihood security and alleviating unemployment.

To qualify for the public work project, applicants must be at least 18 years old as of the project start date, registered as job seekers with no regular income or currently unemployed, with total assets of 135 million won or less.

Current unemployment benefits recipients, those with family members participating in the public work project, and those who withdrew midway from the previous phase project are ineligible to apply.

Participants under 65 years of age will work 25 hours per week, while those 65 and older will work 15 hours per week. Wages are paid at 26,050 won per day (based on 5 hours daily) or 15,630 won per day (based on 3 hours daily), and an additional 3,000 won for transportation and snacks will be provided.

For further information regarding the public work project, applicants may inquire at the Osan City Hall's Regional Economy Division (031-8036-7584) or the local resident center in their district.