What is the National Tomorrow’s Learning Card?
The National Tomorrow’s Learning Card is a system where the government subsidizes training costs (3 million won to 5 million won) for vocational training. All citizens under the age of 75 can get a card and take a course of their choice, so if you have the time, it would be helpful to participate in this program for self-development. Let’s find out more!
Eligibility for the National Tomorrow’s Learning Card
Who is eligible for the National Tomorrow’s Learning Card?
* Citizens under the age of 75
Unemployed
Workers
Specialized workers
Self-employed
✔ Excludes applicants for the National Tomorrow’s Learning Card
Current government employees
Private school staff
Students other than graduates
Self-employed with annual sales of 150 million won or more
Employees of large companies with a monthly wage of KRW 3 million or more (under 45 years old)
Excludes specialty workers, etc.
Card Validity
5 years from the date of account issuance
Where to use the National Tomorrow Learning Card?
If you are wondering where you can use the Tomorrow’s Learning Card, please refer to the article below.
☞ Where to use the National Tomorrow’s Learning Card 2022
✔ Amount of support for the National Tomorrow’s Learning Card
For 5 years, you will receive 3 million won to 5 million won in training expenses. Basically, the full 300 million won will be paid, and then an additional 1 million won to 2 million won will be provided in consideration of various income levels.
Eligible for the additional KRW 1 million
Term, dispatch, and short-time workers
Employees of prioritized companies
Workers in employment crisis areas & special employment support industries
Those who earn more than 50% and less than 60% of the median income as of the current year
Those eligible for an additional KRW 2 million
Those with 50% or less of the median income as of the current year
How to apply for the National Tomorrow’s Learning Card online/offline
There are two ways to issue and apply for the National Tomorrow’s Learning Card: online and offline.
1️⃣ Online application method
Preparation: Certified certificate. HRD-Net Homepage
Access the HRD-Net homepage (shortcut).
Click the Apply for Issuance field.
Register / log in.
Read the application instructions and agree.
Fill out the application form.
Click ‘Check eligibility and select’.
2️⃣ How to apply offline
Visit the nearest employment center (Employment Welfare Plus Center).
Apply for the National Learning Tomorrow Card.
Receive the card.
* If you are taking more than 140 hours of training courses, you can go to the employment center and receive the card after consultation.
National Tomorrow’s Learning Card Training Subsidy?
You may have heard of the training subsidy, but if you are taking a training course of 140 hours or more (with an attendance rate of 80% or more), you will receive the Tomorrow’s Learning Card training subsidy depending on your unemployment status and income level.
Among employed people, those who work less than 15 hours a week and those who receive labor subsidies will receive training subsidies if they participate in training courses for more than 140 hours. Take a look at the picture below for a better understanding.
Training Subsidy-Payment Criteria-Table
National Tomorrow Learning Card-Training Subsidy
The National Tomorrow’s Learning Card seems to be a really good system if you utilize it well. If you are eligible for support to improve your skills and self-development, you can easily apply for the National Tomorrow’s Learning Card online and take the course 🙂