Gyeongbuk Science College, Girl Scouts North Gyeongsang sign MOU to boost vocational education

The Gyeongbuk Science College Anchor Project signed an MOU with the Girl Scouts of Korea North Gyeongsang Federation on Monday at the college's main conference room, aimed at promoting lifelong vocational education and strengthening employment and entrepreneurship support.

Under the agreement, the two organizations will jointly develop and operate lifelong vocational education programs tailored to local demand, and support programs to strengthen the employment and entrepreneurship capabilities of youth leaders and women.

They will also offer field training, mentoring and hands-on work experience linked to the Anchor Project, and cooperate on community public-service activities and the sharing of educational resources and facilities.

"Through close cooperation with the Girl Scouts North Gyeongsang Federation, we will establish a field-centered lifelong vocational education model and take the lead in nurturing local talent," said Ryu Hye-won, head of the lifelong vocational education team at the Gyeongbuk Science College Anchor Project.

Park Mi-seung, head of the Girl Scouts of Korea North Gyeongsang Federation, said she hopes the partnership will strengthen the capabilities of members and leaders through the college's vocational education programs and help uncover success stories of social participation, employment and entrepreneurship in the region.