제 25 호 Sangmyung University Receives Minister of Employment and Labor's Commendation for Contributions to Youth Employment
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Sangmyung University Receives
Minister of Employment and Labor's Commendation
for Contributions to Youth Employment Promotion
By Ji-Won Choi, Reporter
그림1 the scene of awarding a commendation
On December 30th at 1:30 PM, Sangmyung University received a commendation from the Minister of Employment and Labor at the 2024 Government Award Presentation and Commendation Ceremony held at the Seoul Employment Center. This recognition was awarded for the university's contributions to promoting youth employment. On this day, Kwon Tae-sung, head of the Seoul Regional Employment and Labor Office, presented the certificate of commendation to Kwon Ji-eun, head of the University Job Center at Sangmyung University.
Reason for Award
Sangmyung University conducted 37,160 career and employment consultations annually through the collaboration between professors and consultants at the University Job Plus Center.
Additionally, through specialized programs linked to the university’s focused areas, a total of 9,940 individuals have completed the programs, contributing to an improvement in employment rates among the university’s students. Furthermore, through collaborations with local governments and affiliated organizations, including the Seoul Employment Center, the university has strengthened career and employment support for local youth, thereby enhancing their employment capabilities.
Since its pilot program in 2015, Sangmyung University has been planning and operating various initiatives that align with government youth employment policies, improving the career development system for youth and achieving tangible results in employment support.
University Job Plus Center
The University Job Plus Center was established to help students resolve their career and employment concerns. The center is located in Room 201 of the Student Union at the Seoul campus and in Room 101 of Hanuri Hall at the Cheonan campus.
The center offers one-on-one career and employment counseling from professional consultants and operates customized programs reflecting current employment market trends. It also supports the employment process through job matching, and provides practical experience and internship programs. In addition, the center actively engages in government and local government-linked youth employment support programs and provides essential career guidance through regional specialized programs.
One of the center’s key programs is the ‘SM Job Fair,’ a career fair where current employees from various industries and job fields, including Sangmyung University alumni, participate in one-on-one consultations to assist students with their job preparations. Another notable program is the ICT certification program, which helps students obtain necessary computer skills, such as Excel, GTQ Photoshop/Illustrator, and computer accounting. The ‘SM Interview JET’ allows students to practice various types of interviews, including personality, debate, PT, and job-specific interviews, in a role-playing format with current hiring professionals.
Additionally, the center offers ‘field-related job training programs,’ where companies and professionals provide training in various fields such as marketing, sales management, MD, broadcasting, and entertainment business. Other programs include the ‘SM-ACE Education Unit Link Program,’ which provides career and employment seminars, consultations, and job insights linked with academic courses; the ‘SM Resume JET,’ where students work in small groups with external consultants to complete their resumes; and the ‘SM Job Camp,’ which helps job seekers through resume consulting, personality, debate, and PT mock interviews over two days. Lastly, the center provides ‘SM Essential Job Training Programs’ in industries such as batteries, semiconductors, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical biotechnology, offering essential job-related training for fields like process, quality control, and sales.
Students’ Thoughts on ‘Aboha’
What do Sangmyung University students think about ‘Aboha’? To find out, we conducted interviews with them. A third-year student, A, said, "I've never heard of the term ‘Aboha’ before, but I think I'm already practicing it. After school, I cook my favorite meals, and even though it may seem like a small thing, it makes me feel fulfilled and happy." A second-year student, B, shared, "I enjoy decorating my diary and writing down small but meaningful moments from my daily life." This was their own way of practicing Aboha.
This award acknowledges Sangmyung University’s contribution to improving youth employment rates through close collaboration with the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Seoul City, and other related organizations, its proactive efforts in promoting various youth-tailored career and employment support programs, and its leading role in activating government youth employment policies. The University Job Plus Center has been a significant help to students in their job search, and it is hoped that students will actively utilize it to achieve even greater employment success.
Source:
https://www.smu.ac.kr/kor/life/job-career.do
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