전주시 꿈드림, 검정고시 응시 학교 밖 청소년 125명 전원 합격

125 out-of-school youth in Jeonju City pass the GED exam through "Dream, GED" program

Jeonju City School Outside Youth Support Center announced on the 11th that all 125 students from Jeonju area who took the first round of the 2026 middle and high school equivalency exam passed.

Jeonju City Dream has been operating the 'Jangwon Grade Improvement' program, a university student and school outside youth education cooperation support project, to facilitate the academic return and academic improvement of school outside youth.

The program consists of tailored 1:1 individual mentoring, self-directed small group mentoring, career counseling and consulting, online lecture support, and mock exam support for the equivalency exam.

One youth who participated in the program expressed, "I was able to study steadily without giving up by meeting good mentor teachers," adding, "I am happy to pass the equivalency exam, but I am even more proud that I persevered until the end."

Director Jung Hye-seon stated, "We will operate various career programs so that school outside youth can move beyond just passing the equivalency exam and plan for their future."

Jeonju City Dream provides counseling support, equivalency exam education support, vocational experience and vocational education training, and independent living support for school outside youth free of charge. Youth who wish to participate can inquire through the Jeonju City Dream website or by phone.

📝 Brief Summary:
Jeonju City School Outside Youth Support Center announced that all 125 students from Jeonju area who took the first round of the 2026 middle and high school equivalency exam passed. The center provides various support programs for school outside youth to help them academically.

🗣️ Natural Korean Translation:
전주시 학교 밖 청소년 지원센터는 전주 지역에서 2026년 중고교 평준화시험 1차를 친 125명의 학생 모두 합격했다고 발표했습니다. 이 센터는 학교 밖 청소년들을 학업적으로 돕기 위해 다양한 지원 프로그램을 제공합니다.

❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. How many students from Jeonju area passed the first round of the 2026 middle and high school equivalency exam?
전주 지역에서 2026년 중고교 평준화시험 1차를 친 학생은 몇 명이나 합격했습니까?

2. What kind of support programs does the Jeonju City Dream provide for school outside youth?
전주시 드림은 학교 밖 청소년들을 위해 어떤 종류의 지원 프로그램을 제공합니까?

3. According to Director Jung Hye-seon, what is the goal of the various career programs that will be operated?
정혜선 이사는 운영될 다양한 직업 프로그램의 목표가 무엇인가요?

💡 Vocabulary Learning:
1. Equivalency (평준화, noun): the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
평준화란 특히 지위, 권리 또는 기회에서 동등한 상태를 의미합니다.
- The government is working towards the equivalency of educational opportunities for all students.
- 정부는 모든 학생들의 교육 기회 평준화를 위해 노력하고 있습니다.

2. Mentoring (멘토링, noun): the act of advising or training someone, especially a younger colleague.
멘토링은 특히 더 어린 동료에게 조언하거나 훈련을 하는 행위입니다.
- She received valuable mentoring from her supervisor during her internship.
- 인턴 기간 동안 그녀는 상사로부터 가치 있는 멘토링을 받았습니다.

3. Persevere (견뎌내다, verb): to continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of success.
견뎌내다는 어려움에 직면하거나 성공의 징후가 없거나 거의 없어도 행동 계획을 계속하는 것을 의미합니다.
- Despite the challenges, she persevered and finally achieved her goal.
- 도전에도 불구하고 그녀는 견뎌내어 마침내 목표를 달성했습니다.

4. Consult (상담하다, verb): to seek information or advice from someone with expertise in a particular area.
상담하다는 특정 분야의 전문가로부터 정보나 조언을 구하는 것을 의미합니다.
- Before making a decision, it's important to consult with a financial advisor.
- 결정을 내리기 전에 재정 자문가와 상담하는 것이 중요합니다.

5. Facilitate (촉진하다, verb): to make an action or process easier or smoother.
촉진하다는 행동이나 과정을 더 쉽거나 원활하게 만드는 것을 의미합니다.
- The new software aims to facilitate communication between team members.
- 새 소프트웨어는 팀원들 간의 소통을 촉진하기 위해 목표를 두고 있습니다.