Online career mentoring program for parents of students with disabilities draws 1,700 applicants

An online career mentoring program run by the Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities for guardians of students with disabilities drew 1,700 applicants, wrapping up to strong interest. The program aims to deepen guardians' understanding of the career and employment preparation process for students with disabilities.

The agency said Thursday it ran the "2026 Career Mentoring for Guardians of Students with Disabilities" program this year, targeting guardians of students with disabilities enrolled in high schools and specialized vocational courses. The program has been held annually since 2022 to help guardians better understand the career and employment pathways available to students with disabilities.

This year's mentoring ran online across three sessions, covering labor law as it applies to the working lives of students with disabilities, firsthand accounts of employment and independent living shared by parents of children with disabilities, and guidance on career decision-making and available employment services.

The program drew 1,700 applicants and logged 2,006 cumulative online views. The agency plans to continue providing career and employment information going forward, given the strong interest and response from guardians.

"It is important for guardians to have a thorough understanding of relevant information so that students with disabilities can choose a career path suited to their aptitude and abilities and make a stable transition into society," agency President Lee Jong-seong said. "We will continue to provide practical career and employment information that is genuinely helpful to students with disabilities and their guardians."

The mentoring session recordings are available for replay on the Disability Vocational Assessment Portal and can be used not only by guardians of students with disabilities but also by career and employment professionals.