Politics · South Korea · 3 hrs ago
Busan to offer 10 disabled school workers transfers to new roles
The Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education is opening a path to new jobs for workers with disabilities in its schools and education institutions.
The program is for companion practical assistants with at least one year of experience and a recommendation from their school principal.
After reviewing applications and interviewing candidates, the office plans to select 10 workers in November: five for environmental support, two for education support and three for special education support.
Those chosen are due to start their new roles in January.
Their workweek will increase from 20 hours to 40 hours, bringing higher pay and a chance to develop new skills.
For two months after the transfer, each worker will work alongside an employee already in the new role to help them adjust.
Busan’s education office will select 10 disabled school workers for transfers to new job types.
The program is intended to help workers use their experience to pursue new roles and career growth.
Five will be selected as environmental workers, two as education workers and three as special education workers.
Applicants must have at least one year of experience and a recommendation from their school principal.
The selected workers are expected to start their new roles in January, with working hours increasing from 20 to 40 per week.
- Who
- Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education and disabled workers known as support assistants.
- What
- The office will select 10 workers to transfer to new job types.
- When
- The office announced the program on October 22, 2026. Selection is planned for November, with the new roles starting in January of the following year.
- Where
- Schools and educational institutions in Busan.
- Why
- To help workers use their work experience to move into new roles and pursue career growth.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Busan’s education office announced the job-transfer program.
The office plans to select five environmental workers, two education workers and three special education workers.
The 10 selected workers are expected to begin working in their new roles.
- Total positions
- 10
- Environmental workers
- 5
- Education workers
- 2
- Special education workers
- 3
- Minimum experience
- 1 year
- Working hours after transfer
- 40 hours per week, up from 20
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We will expand employment policies for people with disabilities so they can demonstrate their abilities and continue to grow in educational settings.