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Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope

A support program for youth transitioning from foster care to independence

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Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope is
a CSR program that supports the safe transition
to independence for young adults leaving foster care system.
Young adults transitioning out of foster care system are being trained at a culinary academy supported by the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope's employment education program.
Organizing Company
Samsung Electronics (DS)
Participating Companies
All Samsung affiliates

Program Details

Samsung Stepping
Stone of Hope 1.0
Support  for  the construction of  ‘self-reliance support centers’ for aged-out foster case youth, launched in 2015
Samsung Stepping
Stone of Hope 2.0
Support  for employment education essential for  financial independence, launched in 2023

Key Achievements

  • [Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 1.0]
    Currently operating 14 centers,
    with 2 additional centers planned to open (as of June 2024)

  • [Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0]
    In 2023, 46 participants completed
    the program and 23 individuals
    (equivalent to 50% of graduates) provided with employment support

Following the 「Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 1.0」 project, which began
in 2015 by constructing self-reliance support centers for independent living,
Samsung launched 「Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0」 in 2023,
which provides employment education to further support economic independence.

  • Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 1.0

    Support  for  the construction of self-reliance support centers for young adults transitioning
    out of foster care

    The project was launched in December 2013 with funds raised by Samsung employees as part of a special bonus commemorating the 20th anniversary of the ‘New Management initiative’. It was selected through an open call for ideas from employees

    Eligible participants: Applicants aged 18-29 who have aged out of orphanages, foster cares, or group homes, are supported for up to 2 years

    1. Self-reliance support
      (providing individual living spaces)
    2. Life skills education
      (training in daily living skills and financial management)
    3. Career education
      (career aptitude tests, counseling, and guidance)

  • Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0

    Support  for employment education necessary  for  financial independence

    The program has evolved from providing hardware-type support, such as ‘housing’ (1.0) to software-type support focused on ‘strengthening employment capabilities’ (2.0)

    Selecting candidates aged 18-34 from young adults transitioning out of care and offering
    in-person training programs

    1. Employment education
      (9 specialized courses)
    2. Recommendations for positions with
      partner companies
    3. Accommodation and meals
      (utilizing infrastructure from Samsung affiliates)

Through the 「Samsung Stepping Stone
of Hope 1.0」 project, Samsung has established
and is currently operating 14 ‘Samsung Stepping
Stone of Hope’ self-reliance support centers
nationwide, and plans to open 2 additional
centers in the future (as of June 2024).

[Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 1.0]

Currently operating 14 centers:
Busan, Daegu, Gangwon, Gwangju, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam (Changwon, Jinju), Gyeonggi (Hwaseong, Goyang), Chungnam, Jeonbuk, Jeonnam (Suncheon, Mokpo), and Daejeon

Two additional centers scheduled to open:
Chungbuk, Incheon

  • A panoramic view of the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope Gangwon Center building established in Wonju City.
    Gangwon center
  • A view of the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope Busan Center building established in Busan Metropolitan City.
    Busan center
  • At the opening ceremony of the Hope Stepping Stone Daejeon Center, representatives from Samsung Electronics, the Community Chest of Korea, and Daejeon Metropolitan City gathered to celebrate the new facility.
    Daejeon center opening ceremony
  • A panoramic view of the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope Gwangju Center building located in Gwangju Metropolitan City.
    Gwangju center

The 「Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0」 project, aimed at enhancing the essential employment
skills for the financial independence of young adults transitioning out of foster care system,
has been progressively launching 9 training courses since August 2023.

[Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0]

Phase 1 (5 Courses) ① Electronics/IT manufacturing technician    ② IT service engineer     ③ Confectionery/Baking technician
④ Semiconductor precision pipe technician    ⑤ Heavy industry shipbuilding technician

Phase 2 (2 Courses) ⑥ Online advertising/public relations specialist    ⑦ Heavy equipment operator

Phase 3 (2 Courses) ⑧ Pet groomer    ⑨ Nail artist

  • This is the launch ceremony of Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0 held in a large lecture hall.
    Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0
    inauguration ceremony
  • A young adult transitioning out of foster care system is being trained at a pet grooming academy supported by the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope's employment education program.
    Employment education
  • Participants in the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope Cheer-Up employment camp are undergoing mock interviews under the guidance of professional consultants.
    Cheer-Up! (employment) camp

Through the 「Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0」 project,
46 young adults completed the training in 2023, and 23 of them (50%) secured employment.
In 2024, 180 participants are being trained across the 9 courses.

Through the 「Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 1.0」 project, Samsung has established and is currently operating 14 ‘Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope’ self-reliance support centers nationwide, and plans to open 2 additional centers in the future (as of June 2024).

[Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 1.0]

Currently operating 14 centers:
Busan, Daegu, Gangwon, Gwangju, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam (Changwon, Jinju), Gyeonggi (Hwaseong, Goyang), Chungnam, Jeonbuk, Jeonnam (Suncheon, Mokpo), and Daejeon

Two additional centers scheduled to open:
Chungbuk, Incheon

  • A panoramic view of the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope Gangwon Center building established in Wonju City.
    Gangwon center
  • A view of the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope Busan Center building established in Busan Metropolitan City.
    Busan center
  • At the opening ceremony of the Hope Stepping Stone Daejeon Center, representatives from Samsung Electronics, the Community Chest of Korea, and Daejeon Metropolitan City gathered to celebrate the new facility.
    Daejeon center opening ceremony
  • A panoramic view of the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope Gwangju Center building located in Gwangju Metropolitan City.
    Gwangju center

The 「Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0」 project, aimed at enhancing the essential employment skills for the financial independence of young adults transitioning out of foster care system, has been progressively launching 9 training courses since August 2023.

[Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0]

Phase 1 (5 Courses)

  1. Electronics/IT manufacturing technician
  2. IT service engineer
  3. Confectionery/Baking technician
  4. Semiconductor precision pipe technician
  5. Heavy industry shipbuilding technician

Phase 2 (2 Courses)

  1. Online advertising/public relations specialist
  2. Heavy equipment operator

Phase 3 (2 Courses)

  1. Pet groomer
  2. Nail artist
This is the launch ceremony of Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0 held in a large lecture hall.
Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0 inauguration ceremony
A young adult transitioning out of foster care system is being trained at a pet grooming academy supported by the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope's employment education program.
Employment education
Participants in the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope Cheer-Up employment camp are undergoing mock interviews under the guidance of professional consultants.
Cheer-Up! (employment) camp

Through the 「Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0」 project, 46 young adults completed the training in 2023, and 23 of them (50%) secured employment. In 2024, 180 participants are being trained across the 9 courses.

Through the 「Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 1.0」 project, Samsung has established and is currently operating 14 ‘Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope’ self-reliance support centers nationwide, and plans to open 2 additional centers in the future
(as of June 2024).

[Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 1.0]

Currently operating 14 centers:
Busan, Daegu, Gangwon, Gwangju, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam (Changwon, Jinju), Gyeonggi (Hwaseong, Goyang), Chungnam, Jeonbuk, Jeonnam (Suncheon, Mokpo), and Daejeon

Two additional centers scheduled to open:
Chungbuk, Incheon

A panoramic view of the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope Gangwon Center building established in Wonju City.
Gangwon center
A view of the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope Busan Center building established in Busan Metropolitan City.
Busan center
At the opening ceremony of the Hope Stepping Stone Daejeon Center, representatives from Samsung Electronics, the Community Chest of Korea, and Daejeon Metropolitan City gathered to celebrate the new facility.
Daejeon center opening ceremony
A panoramic view of the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope Gwangju Center building located in Gwangju Metropolitan City.
Gwangju center

The 「Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0」 project, aimed at enhancing the essential employment skills for the financial independence of young adults transitioning out of foster care system, has been progressively launching 9 training courses since August 2023.

[Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0]

Phase 1 (5 Courses)

  1. Electronics/IT manufacturing technician
  2. IT service engineer
  3. Confectionery/Baking technician
  4. Semiconductor precision pipe technician
  5. Heavy industry shipbuilding technician

Phase 2 (2 Courses)

  1. Online advertising/public relations specialist
  2. Heavy equipment operator

Phase 3 (2 Courses)

  1. Pet groomer
  2. Nail artist
This is the launch ceremony of Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0 held in a large lecture hall.
Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0 inauguration ceremony
A young adult transitioning out of foster care system is being trained at a pet grooming academy supported by the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope's employment education program.
Employment education
Participants in the Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope Cheer-Up employment camp are undergoing mock interviews under the guidance of professional consultants.
Cheer-Up! (employment) camp

Through the 「Samsung Stepping Stone of Hope 2.0」 project, 46 young adults completed the training in 2023, and 23 of them (50%) secured employment. In 2024, 180 participants are being trained across the 9 courses.

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