'Gapyeong County Talent Development Foundation' Founding General Meeting...Launching Next Year

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Lee Jae-ho] Gapyeong County held a founding general meeting of the Gapyeong County Talent Development Foundation at the county government's main conference room on the 30th of last month, marking a new beginning for the region's future education.

This founding general meeting was prepared as a procedure to establish a professional platform that will systematically promote scholarship programs, lifelong education, and youth projects under one umbrella.

The meeting was attended by County Chief Seo Tae-won as chairman, 15 non-standing directors, and 2 auditors. Eight agendas were deliberated and passed, including △ reports on foundation establishment and board composition, △ adoption of articles of association and regulations, △ confirmation of contributed assets, △ deliberation on business plans and budgets, and △ establishment of offices.

The county established legal grounds by enacting the 'Gapyeong County Talent Development Foundation Establishment and Operation Ordinance' in May, and appointed executives through public recruitment of incorporators in August.

The county plans to apply for approval of non-profit organization establishment to the Gyeonggi Province Office of Education and complete the corporate registration by the end of the year, with formal launch planned for next year.

After its launch, the foundation will expand scholarship programs and lifelong education projects in phases.

In 2026, it will begin selecting scholarship students and operating scholarship halls, and in 2027, it will be responsible for lifelong education programs in connection with the establishment of a lifelong learning center.

The foundation will also operate the Youth Culture Center and Counseling Welfare Center, serving as a central hub for youth policies in the region.

County Chief Seo Tae-won stated, "The Gapyeong County Talent Development Foundation is a core institution to lead the region's future education, and it will provide learning opportunities to both young people and residents," emphasizing, "We will become a reliable support for young talents to grow their dreams and develop."