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Korea GapYear considers each individual's transformation
as an honor and meticulously
designs educational programs focused for and on each person.
Finding the purposes in our lives, for may it be the reason
for living and the joyful changes
that our participants will encounter through our programs are the essence and motivation of our business.
WHY the Need for GapYear Culture in South Korea
Young people are pressured to believe that achieving good grades and getting into prestigious universities without having the time to find their true dreams and career paths is the right way.
Then after entering university, they are forced to obtain certifications and pass exams to uniformly secure jobs at large corporations, public enterprises, and government offices. The most crucial aspects for young individuals, such as life direction, career, and happiness, are ignored as they live their lives without exploring other life paths. Therefore the current Youth issues have been regarded by society as problems that individuals must solve through on their own and own efforts
With a 72.7% mismatch in university majors, 740,000 20-somethings idle without dreams, a 44.5% employment rate for university graduates, and a 40% job turnover rate within one year of employment, youth problems have become increasingly severe. These issues are no longer personal, but have become social public problems that we must solve together.
WE believe that the SOLUTION to these youth problems is taking a GAPYEAR
KGY Korea GapYear was established in 2010 to create a gap year culture and has made various efforts since then. It established the Korean definition of a gap year and proposed institutionalizing the 'gap year' system as a policy to the Presidential Advisory Council in 2011.
Furthermore, KGY Korea GapYear is a social enterprise addressing social issues. It has received commendations and recognition, including the Prime Minister's Award, two Minister of Foreign Affairs Awards, the Minister of Health and Welfare Award, the National Productivity Award in the social economy sector, and the Outstanding Social Economy Enterprise Award.
In addition to spreading the gap year culture, we have been recognized and published by various different Media News-Outlets, with broadcasting Stations such as EBS, KBS, MBC, and SBS, and we are pushing the gap year culture through various campaigns and projects. By also collaborating with numerous organizations, ranging from large corporations like Samsung, Hyundai Motor Company, and Hanwha to universities like KAIST and POSTECH, we are creating a culture through and with education and passion.
Currently, we are operating over 800 projects in 51 countries worldwide, including Volunteering, Internships, Tours and Travel, Independent Living Abroads, Workshops and Lectures, and Language Courses. With approximately 2,000 Participants annually, we support new and diverse challenges to help individuals design their growth and direction in finding their preferred career paths and dreams.
KGY Korea GapYear aims to continue providing various programs and ongoing emotional and administrative support to ensure all young people can find their career paths and dreams that match their talents and live their lives to the fullest, thereby properly establishing a gap year culture.
Winner of the 2nd Outstanding
Social Economy Enterprise Award
(Amazon AWS and Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency)
Official Agent of Global Certification Quality English
Selected as an Outstanding Enterprise at ‘Social Design Demo Day’
(Hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Institute of Design Promotion)
Selection of Outstanding Companies in the Youth and Social Entrepreneur Cultivation Program
National Productivity Award for “Productivity Small and Medium Enterprise - Social Economy Sector” Awarded by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, organized by the Korea Productivity Center
Selected as a Key Trend Every Year:
'Gap Year'
Selected annually as a major travel
and youth keyword by Trend Korea
and Expedia Korea.
KGY KoreaGapYear established
Government Commendation for Contributions to the Activation of the Social Economy
Selected and awarded the Prime Minister's Commendation (Ministry of Economy and Finance)
Certification as a Creative and Innovative Social Enterprise
(Ministry of Employment and Labor)
Official Internship Institution Certified by Dutch Vocational Education and Training and Labor Market Cooperation
갭이어 (in Korean "GapYear") and GAPYEAR are registered
trademarks owned by Korea GapYear.
Consequently, the use of 갭이어 or GAPYEAR without proper
authorization from Korea GapYear is strictly prohibited.
Unauthorized utilization of these trademarks may constitute
infringement and could lead to civil liabilities and criminal penalties.
Korea GapYear is committed to taking rigorous measures
against any infringement of its trademarks.
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