Lotte Group Launches Youth Training Program 'LIFT' Amid Job Market Slump

Lotte Group is joining a government-led initiative to bolster the capabilities of young job seekers, focusing on nurturing talent for the retail and tourism service industries.

The group is introducing 'LIFT' (which stands for Leap Into the Future Together), a practical training program designed to improve the on-site adaptability of young job seekers. The program aims to support their leap into the future and their tomorrow.

Applications for the program, which is divided into retail/sales and hotel/tourism services, are open from June 22 to July 26. Any young person seeking employment can apply, with final selections made through document screening and interviews. A total of 270 individuals will be chosen to participate in the four-month program, which will run in Seoul and Busan starting in August.

The curriculum integrates Lotte's core business expertise, covering fundamental job skills, essential practical competencies, and comprehensive career support, including career path design and job counseling. Lotte Department Store, Lotte Mart, Lotte Duty Free, and Seven-Eleven will lead the retail sector training, while Lotte Hotel, Lotte GRS, and Lotte JTB will handle the tourism and hotel services education.

Graduates who successfully complete the program and achieve excellent results will be given preferential treatment, such as bonus points, when applying for positions within Lotte Group affiliates or for similar roles. A Lotte Group representative stated that the group is pooling its resources to cultivate practical skills among job seekers by leveraging its extensive retail and service infrastructure, aiming to provide a solid foundation for their entry into the workforce through substantive practical training and tailored counseling.