[Provided by Gyeongbuk Health College]
[Provided by Gyeongbuk Health College]

Gyeongbuk Health College has concluded its Silver Aroma Craft Class, a program designed to support the self-development and skill-building of middle-aged and older residents in the region.

According to the college, the program ran from Oct. 2 to Oct. 30 as part of the 2026 Regional Growth Talent Development System — known as the Anchor project — under its "new middle-age leap" platform initiative.

The curriculum focused on hands-on practice, with participants learning the properties and uses of aroma and essential oils before making a range of handcrafted items, including everyday household goods and cosmetics.

Participants gained experience across the full process — from foundational theory to finished products — building practical skills in lifestyle crafts and beauty while finding an outlet for creative self-expression.

The program was particularly notable for laying the groundwork to connect newly acquired skills beyond leisure use, linking them to community activities and opening a path toward small-scale production and sales as a potential source of income.

President Lee Eun-jik said he hoped the program had given participants "a chance to learn new skills and feel the satisfaction of completing their own work," adding that the college would continue to expand self-development and social participation opportunities for middle-aged residents through practical education tailored to local needs and demand.


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