Dongdaemun-gu will begin operating a new job creation project , the ‘ Talented Senior Job Project ‘ , from 2025, utilizing the talents and careers of seniors . This project aims to connect the seniors’ accumulated experience and capabilities to community activities , improving the quality of life while also developing the local community .
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The ‘ Talented Senior Citizen Job Project ‘ planned by Dongdaemun-gu ( District Mayor Lee Pil-hyung ) is a program that helps senior citizens use their accumulated experience and talents to actively participate in the local community . Approximately 60 senior citizens will participate in 2025 , and various activities will be carried out for 10 months from February to November .
This project goes beyond simply providing jobs , and focuses on helping seniors use their talents to enjoy a rewarding old age . This is expected to not only improve the quality of life for seniors, but also bring about positive changes in the local community .
The project is divided into four areas: culture and arts , education , and health care . Each program is designed to take into account the diverse talents and interests of seniors .
In the field of culture and arts, the senior puppet theater troupe ‘ Eunbitchanran ‘ visits kindergartens and daycare centers to perform puppet shows for children . This provides cultural enjoyment to children, while also providing seniors with a new opportunity for social communication through creative and expressive activities .
The senior video group ‘ Yeomhwasilgi (淡畫實記)’ , comprised of seniors interested in video content production, produces video autobiographies that record the lives of seniors in the region . In the process, they learn and utilize digital technology and contribute to revitalizing communication among seniors .
In the field of education, ‘ Senior Hangul Friends ‘ is operated to provide 1:1 customized education for seniors who need Hangul education . In addition to eliminating illiteracy, it is expected to have the effect of forming bonds among seniors and raising self-esteem .
In the health care field, the ‘ Senior Exercise Instructor Group ‘ teaches stretching and basic exercises , and supports the promotion of physical health and active daily life for the elderly . This program provides customized exercise methods to the elderly who have reduced physical activity due to aging, helping them live a healthy life .
Dongdaemun-gu District Mayor Lee Pil-hyung said of this project, “ This is an important project that helps seniors to be active in their local communities and enjoy a rewarding old age, ” and “ We will continue to provide various opportunities for seniors to demonstrate their talents and create an environment where they can grow together with the local community . ”
The project not only provides economic assistance to seniors , but also focuses on strengthening intergenerational communication and community ties, enabling seniors to become valued members of the community through their experiences and capabilities .
The ‘ Talented Senior Job Project ‘ is gaining attention as a new model for returning the talents and passions of seniors to society . It is expected that the roles of seniors will expand in various fields from culture and arts to health care , and through this, local communities will be reborn as more vibrant and warm places .
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