Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope
Stepping Stone of Hope is a program that supports adolescents preparing for full independence, accompanying them as they take their first steps into society. Aimed at helping young adults transitioning out of child welfare facilities or foster care upon turning 18, the program provides stable housing and supports economic self-reliance through job training and employment readiness programs. The company provided a total of KRW 0.4 billion in support for Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope in 2024.
Operation status in 2024
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Independent living276
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Independent living training/support14,362
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Vocational training79
Stepping Stone of Hope 1.0 – Housing support
15 centers across 12 local governments including Busan, Daegu, Gangwon, Gwangju, Gyeonggi, Gyeongnam, Gyeongbuk, and Chungbuk
Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0 – Job search support
Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0, launched in 2023 to help young people prepare for economic independence, provides job training and employment opportunities. The program leverages Samsung’s educational infrastructure to provide hands-on training for skill acquisition, along with job camps and consulting services.
| Curriculum | Organizer | Curriculum details |
|---|---|---|
| Online Advertising/ Public Relations Manager |
Cheil Worldwide | Digital content design creation |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | Samsung C&T Engineering and Construction Group and Samsung Engineering Co., Ltd (SECL) | Acquiring forklift operator certification and training |
| IT Service Technician | Samsung SDS | Network maintenance, router maintenance, and other service training |
| Nail Art Beautician | Samsung Life Insurance, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, and Samsung Card | Acquiring nail art beautician certification (national qualification in South Korea) |
| Electronics/IT Manufacturing Technician | Samsung Electronics (DX Division) | On-site manufacturing training for electrical work, quality control, logistics, and equipment |
| Confectionery/Baking Technician | Samsung Welstory | Acquiring confectionery and baking technician certification (national qualification in South Korea) |
| Dog Groomer | Samsung Life Insurance, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, and Samsung Card | Acquiring pet stylist certification (private qualification in South Korea) |
| Semiconductor Precision Piping Engineer | Samsung Electronics (DS Division) | Semiconductor pipe bending and installation theory and practice |
| Ship Manufacturing Engineer | Samsung Heavy Industries | Trade skills training including ship hull assembly, welding, panel production, bonding, electrical, painting, and others |
Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0 “Electronics/IT Manufacturing” trainee
Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0 is like a “claw machine” for me
“The program picked up a dream that was hidden away in my mind and made it happen, a dream I would have otherwise delayed or never even pursued. I’ll never give up and will continue to work hard to make my dream a reality.”
Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0 “Confectionery/Bakery” trainee
A new path has opened for my future thanks to
Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0
“The program presented me with an incredible opportunity, and I thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience. I’d like to thank the organizers for establishing a solid foundation for my future.”