Sookmyung Shares Youth Employment Know-How with Kenya’s National Employment Authority and the ILO
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- Writer 커뮤니케이션팀
- 보도일자 2026-04-28
On Friday, April 24, Sookmyung Women's University welcomed a delegation from National Employment Authority (NEA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), introducing the achievements and best practices of the University Job Plus Center, one of the Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor’s flagship youth support programs.
Sookmyung Women’s University’s University Job Plus Center has been recognized as an outstanding university for ten consecutive years thanks to its accomplishments in areas such as customized career roadmap development and digital-based innovations in employment support, making it a leading example among Korean universities. During the presentation, Dean of Career Development Son Seo-hee introduced the University Job Plus Center project and presented the vision of a “Career Hub” that provides one-stop employment services for current students, graduates, and local youth, drawing significant interest from the delegation.
The event was followed by presentations from Kenyan students currently studying at Sookmyung Women’s University. Njihia Christine Wairimu, a master’s student in the Department of Education, shared her experiences in Korea and at Sookmyung under the theme “My Second Home.”
Ndiangui Phyllis Wangechi, a doctoral student in the Dept. of Korean Language & Literature, spoke about her 15-year journey with Sookmyung Women’s University, beginning as a Korean language trainee in 2011 and continuing through her doctoral studies. Phyllis stated, “Thanks to Sookmyung Women’s University’s strong support system for international students, I have been able to grow into a global researcher,” adding, “After graduation, I hope to establish a Dept. of Korean Language at Kenyatta University and serve as a bridge between our two countries.”
During the Q&A session, in response to questions about successful models of collaboration between universities and businesses, Sookmyung Women’s University introduced its internship and job mentoring programs designed to accommodate industry demand. Regarding the differences between the University Job Plus Center and other employment service organizations, the university explained that “because the center operates directly on campus, where college students spend their daily lives, it is able to provide close and continuous support.” The Kenyan students also suggested to their government that more systematic Korean language education and improved access to employment information in Korea are needed.
Dean Son Seo-hee commented, “We hope this visit will help strengthen Kenya’s employment service capabilities and serve as a valuable foundation for developing policies that support young people entering the labor market.” She added, “Going forward, we will continue to promote our university’s expertise built through the University Job Plus Center project both domestically and internationally, while expanding global cooperation in education and employment.”