Through cooperation with Gochang County, the '2022 Gochang County Lifelong Learning Academy, linked to the National University Promotion Project,' held at Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) Gochang Campus is contributing to improved quality of life for local residents and receiving strong response.

Now in its 13th year, the lifelong education program in the Gochang area has earned strong support from residents by actively developing and operating programs tailored to the characteristics of the local community. It also offers a role model of mutual growth and local welfare through close cooperation between the university and the local government.

The Lifelong Learning Academy, which opened on April 18, is attended by about 300 local residents across 14 courses.

Courses range from local specialty programs such as Construction Equipment Operation Technician (Excavator, Forklift), Basic Landscape Tree Cultivation and Management, Drone Piloting, and Village Archivist Training (Records Management Specialist), to specialized therapeutic programs including Therapeutic-Focused Psychological Counseling (Practical Course), Horticultural Therapy Specialist, Floral Tea Sommelier. Other offerings include courses on employment and life redesign such as Asset Management for the 100-Year Life Era, Line-up Line Dance, Mind Journey Following the Brushstroke, Upcycling Instructor, Kalimba Instructor, and Coffee Barista.

Yang Byung-ho, Director of the Continuing Education Center at JBNU, said, 'I am very proud that the various programs prepared by Gochang County and our Continuing Education Center are receiving strong support from local residents. We will continue to develop better programs so that Gochang residents can access a wider variety of lifelong education courses.'