Employment24 Portal Training Course Search and Tomorrow Learning Card Guide

Introduction: Vocational Training Made Simpler on the Integrated Employment24 Portal

When preparing for self-development, a job change, or re-employment, the first system people look for is the Tomorrow Learning Card (Kookmin Naeil Baeum Card). Previously, you likely experienced the inconvenience of having to visit HRD-Net (the vocational training portal) to search for vocational training courses, and separately navigate to Worknet or the Employment Insurance website to check unemployment benefits or employment-related subsidies.
Now, the Ministry of Employment and Labor’s major dispersed employment services have been consolidated into one through the ‘Employment24 (work24.go.kr)’ portal, allowing you to handle everything in a one-stop manner in one place.
What has changed?
Single Sign-On and Integrated Management: Without having to visit HRD-Net, Worknet, and the Employment Insurance website individually, a single login to Employment24 seamlessly connects everything from checking card issuance history to searching for customized training courses and course registration.
Intuitive Search Environment: It has become easier to compare subsidy benefits and training courses tailored to your situation—such as job seekers, employees, or those wishing to change careers—at a glance.
As the Tomorrow Learning Card is a representative benefit where you can receive government-funded training cost support from a base of 3 million KRW up to a maximum of 5 million KRW, it is the first program that comes to mind when developing new job competencies or preparing for a job change or re-employment. Previously, to find vocational training information, you had to access the vocational training portal (HRD-Net), and to check related subsidies such as unemployment benefits or employment promotion subsidies, you had to visit the Employment Insurance website or Worknet separately. Because each site had a different login method and navigating menus was inconvenient, many experienced fatigue starting right from the training course search stage.
To resolve these inconveniences, the Ministry of Employment and Labor’s dispersed online services were fully unified into Employment24 (work24.go.kr). Now, by logging in with a single ID, you can manage job placement (Worknet), unemployment benefits and maternity protection (Employment Insurance), and vocational competency development (HRD-Net) on a single screen.
In particular, the environment for exploring training courses using the Tomorrow Learning Card has improved significantly. Not only job seekers, but also employees, workers in special types of employment, and self-employed individuals can compare and apply for government-subsidized benefits—ranging from a base of 3 million KRW to a maximum of 5 million KRW per person—tailored to their schedules and job duties at a glance through Employment24’s integrated search. Without complex procedures, we will take a step-by-step look at everything from specific search methods to find the courses you need most efficiently to card payment tips.

Tomorrow Learning Card Basic Eligibility Conditions and Card Issuance Verification

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Before you begin searching for training courses in earnest, you must clearly understand whether you are eligible for card issuance and your current remaining support limit. Even if you fall under eligible candidates, certain exclusion criteria exist, and the actual out-of-pocket payment amount will vary depending on the card’s validity period and the remaining support limit.

1. Eligibility and Exclusion Criteria

Any citizen wishing to develop vocational competencies—whether unemployed, employed, a worker in a special type of employment, or self-employed—can apply for the Tomorrow Learning Card. However, individuals falling under any of the following criteria are excluded from issuance.
Current civil servants and private school faculty and staff
Individuals aged 75 or older
Employees of large corporations: Those under age 45 whose average monthly wage exceeds a certain threshold (3 million KRW or more) (Eligible to apply if aged 45 or older, or employed at a priority support target enterprise)
Workers in special types of employment: Those whose average monthly income over the past 3 months exceeds a certain threshold (5 million KRW or more)
Individual business owners (self-employed): Business license holders whose annual revenue is 400 million KRW or more (Real estate leasing businesses are subject to the real estate leasing supply price standard)
Enrolled students: University (graduate) students whose remaining period of study until graduation exceeds 2 years (Eligible to apply for expected graduates or students in academic years capable of graduating within 2 years)

1. Basic Support Limit and Validity Period

Support amount: A base limit of 3 million KRW is granted to the account. Depending on income level or vulnerable group status (participants in the National Employment Support Program, Basic Living Security recipients, etc.), an additional 1 million to 2 million KRW may be supported following a review, expanding the limit up to a maximum of 5 million KRW.
Validity period: Valid for 5 years from the account issuance date. Once the validity period expires, the remaining balance is automatically forfeited, and a reapplication process must be completed if necessary.

1. Path to Check Card Issuance Status and Balance on Employment24

If you have already received a card previously but do not recall the remaining balance or validity period, you can check it in one minute on the Employment24 portal.

1. Access Employment24 (work24.go.kr) and log in using a joint certificate, financial certificate, or simple authentication (Simple Auth).
2. Select [Vocational Competency Development] from the top menu and navigate to the [Tomorrow Learning Card] subcategory.
3. Click [Check Card Issuance History] or [Check Support Details/Limit].
4. Check the current status of the card you hold (Normal/Expired/Suspended), card validity period, and used vs. remaining balance relative to the total support limit.

Tips for completion: If a physical card has not yet been issued, you can easily apply for issuance online through [Apply for Tomorrow Learning Card] in the same menu after completing the preliminary Worknet job search registration (for the unemployed) and watching the basic educational video.

Searching for the Right Training Course for You on the Employment24 Portal (Step-by-Step Guide)

Since thousands of training courses nationwide are registered on the Employment24 portal, simply entering keywords in the search bar will display courses in unwanted regions or with unsuitable difficulty levels all at once. Systematic filter configuration is essential to reduce unnecessary browsing time and find a course perfectly tailored to your schedule and level.
Step 1: Access the Integrated Training Course Search Menu

1. Select [Vocational Competency Development] from the top navigation bar of the Employment24 (work24.go.kr) main screen.
2. Navigate to [Find/Apply for Training] > [Tomorrow Learning Card Training Courses] in the sub-menu.
3. Enter your desired job duty or certification keyword (e.g., Computer Specialist in Spreadsheet & Database, Video Editing, Web Design, Accounting/Taxation, Python) in the basic search bar.

Step 2: Core Search Criteria Filtering Settings
After entering simple keywords, click the [Detailed Search] button on the right to narrow down the conditions suited to your situation.
Region (Training Region): Specify the city/province and city/county/district located in your place of residence or commute route. Commuting too far imposes a burden on maintaining attendance rates, so set it mainly around highly accessible areas.
Training Type and Training Category:
Job Seeker Course: Primarily daytime intensive training (Monday–Friday full-time) supporting employment portfolio preparation and intensive placement connections
Worker (Employed) Course: Primarily organized into weekday evening classes or weekend (Saturday/Sunday) classes
Internet (Remote) Course: If in-person attendance is difficult, check e-learning courses without time and spatial constraints
Start Date: Designate the scheduled start period matching your current schedule (e.g., within the next 1–2 months) to exclude closed courses.
Step 3: Course Detailed Information and Training Institution Verification Checkpoints
If you clicked a course you like in the search results list, you must check three key indicators before applying for course registration.
Institution Certification Grade (Whether it is an Outstanding Training Institution):
Check whether it is an Outstanding Training Institution (3-year / 5-year certification mark) awarded by the Korea Skills Quality Authority under the Ministry of Employment and Labor. The higher the certification grade of the institution, the more stable the instructor composition, lecture room facilities, and post-training employment support system are.
Employment Rate and Completion Rate:
Check the previous round’s completion rate and post-training employment rate statistics of the corresponding course disclosed on the detail page. If the completion rate is excessively low, curriculum difficulty adjustments or### 3. Searching for the Right Training Course for You on the Employment24 Portal (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you have been issued a Tomorrow Learning Card or have confirmed your remaining balance, it is now time to search for the training course to actually take. Because the Employment24 portal provides detailed filter functions, following the order below will allow you to quickly select courses that perfectly match your conditions (time, location, learning format) among countless offerings.
Step 1: Access the Integrated Training Course Search Menu

1. Log in to Employment24 (work24.go.kr) and select [Vocational Competency Development] from the top main menu.
2. Navigate to [Find/Apply for Training] > [Tomorrow Learning Card Training Courses] in the sub-menu.
3. Enter your desired job duty or keyword (e.g., Computer Specialist in Spreadsheet & Database, Video Editing, Web Design, Accounting/Taxation, Baking & Pastry, etc.) into the basic search bar.

Step 2: Core Search Filter Settings (Region, Time, Type)
Since hundreds of courses may be listed and cause confusion when performing a simple keyword search, you must set detailed search conditions.
Region Selection: Designate the city/province and city/county/district accessible for commuting near your residence or workplace.
Training Type Selection:
Classroom Training: In-person classes directly attended at an institute
Remote Training (Internet/Correspondence): Online classes for workers with heavy time constraints or remote residents
Blended Training: A format combining online lectures with in-person practice
Day/Night and Rate Classification: If you are an employed worker, be sure to activate the ‘Evening Class’ or ‘Weekend Class’ checkboxes.
Training Classification: In addition to regular vocational courses, if looking for K-Digital Training (KDT) or National Strategic Industry Training (Gukgi) with substantial full government funding benefits, check the corresponding type separately in the filters.
Step 3: Institution Verification and Detailed Item Comparison (How to Choose Without Failure)
Rather than deciding purely by looking at the lecture title in the searched list, click on the detail page of each individual course to thoroughly review the following three indicators.

1. Training Institution Certification Grade (Whether it is an Outstanding Training Institution): Check whether the institution bears the ‘Outstanding Training Institution’ mark obtained through Ministry of Employment and Labor evaluation with 3-year to 5-year certification. Institutions with long-term certification feature more stable curriculum completeness and completion rate management.
2. Course Reviews and Graduate Employment Rate: Examine the star ratings and pros/cons reviews left by actual students, and if you are a job seeker whose goal is employment, reviewing the average completion rate and employment rate data for the course is mandatory.
3. Training Hours and Timetable: Check total training hours (e.g., 80 hours, 140 hours, etc.) and the daily class timetable. Courses with total training hours of 140 hours or more may require a training plan approval process through consultation at an Employment Center, so it is advisable to check while allowing ample schedule flexibility.

Checking Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Tomorrow Learning Card Payment & Usage Method

Except for certain specialized courses operated entirely with government funds, the Tomorrow Learning Card incurs an out-of-pocket expense (self-pay amount) of approximately 15% to 55% depending on the employment rate of each occupation and the applicant’s support category. You must verify the exact amount you have to pay before registering for a course and make the payment using the correct method so that government subsidy benefits are properly applied.

1. How to Check Out-of-Pocket Expenses by Training Course

On the Employment24 portal, you can simulate personalized out-of-pocket expenses with a single click on the course detail screen.

1. Access the course detail page: Click on your desired training course to enter the basic information screen.
2. Click [View Out-of-Pocket Expenses]: Select the out-of-pocket calculation button located next to the total training fee.
3. Select your support category:

General job seeker / General### 4. Checking Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Tomorrow Learning Card Payment & Usage Method
Once you have found your desired training course, you must go through the most crucial step: checking the actual out-of-pocket amount you must pay and proceeding with the payment process. While some Tomorrow Learning Card courses are fully funded, out-of-pocket expenses do arise depending on the job category and individual qualification criteria, making prior inquiry essential.

1. Calculation Criteria and Lookup Method for Out-of-Pocket Expenses by Training Course

The Tomorrow Learning Card support rate is not applied uniformly; rather, differential support ranging from 45% up to 85% is provided depending on the average employment rate of the relevant occupation and your income/employment status. The remaining 15% to 55% becomes the ‘out-of-pocket expense’ that trainees must pay directly.
How to check on the Employment24 portal:
Click the [View Out-of-Pocket Expenses] button on the right or bottom of the selected training course’s detail page.
Select your support category (General job seeker/worker, National Employment Support Program Type I·II, Earned Income Tax Credit recipient, vulnerable groups, etc.).
Out of the total training fee, the government subsidy and the actual out-of-pocket expense you need to pay are automatically calculated and displayed.
Courses exempt from out-of-pocket expenses (100% government-funded):
Specific policy training programs such as National Strategic Industry Training (Gukgi) or K-Digital Training (KDT) frequently have 0 KRW in out-of-pocket expenses or offer substantial reductions.

1. Physical Card Payment Procedures After Course Application Approval

Applying for a course does not automatically complete the payment. You must make the payment directly within the specified period following approval by the training institution to finalize your enrollment.

1. Online Course Application on Employment24: Fill out and submit the course application form on the course detail page. (For courses with total training hours of 140 hours or more, consultation and diagnosis referral procedures at an Employment Center take place first.)
2. Training Institution Selection and Confirmation Notice: The institute (training institution) checks class capacity, conducts an interview/level test (if necessary), and issues course approval notifications.
3. Payment with Tomorrow Learning Card Check/Credit Card:

Payment must be made strictly using your issued physical Tomorrow Learning Card (Shinhan Card or NH Nonghyup Card) so that the government subsidy is deducted and only the out-of-pocket expense is charged.
Note that paying with a regular, separate personal credit card will not apply government subsidy benefits.
The payment method is conducted either via an on-site visit to the institute or through online payment linked to the Employment24 portal, depending on the institution’s guidelines.

1. Attendance Rate Management and Training Allowance Eligibility Requirements

To fully maintain subsidy benefits after participating in training, diligent attendance management must follow.
Minimum attendance rate standard: You must attend at least 80% of total training days to be processed as completed. Being tardy, leaving early, or taking an外出 (temporary absence) counts as 1 absence for every 3 accumulated occurrences, so you must thoroughly check attendance daily via mobile QR code or beacon-based check-in.
Training allowance payment benefits:
Unemployed individuals or workers with fewer than 15 hours per week who take courses with total training hours of 140 hours or more can receive a training allowance for transportation and meal expenses (up to 116,000 KRW to around 200,000 KRW per month, varying by policy and category) directly into their bank account if they achieve an attendance rate of 80% or higher during each unit period (1 month).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Pre-Application Checklist

Before obtaining the Tomorrow Learning Card and applying for training courses, we have compiled key precautions and frequently asked questions that many people are prone to overlook. Familiarizing yourself with mid-course drop penalties or course enrollment limit regulations in advance will prevent you from wasting your valuable support limit.

1. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What penalties are incurred if I drop out midway or fail to complete a training course?
Deduction from support limit: If you drop out midway simply due to a change of mind without an acceptable unavoidable reason such as illness or accident, penalty amounts will be deducted from your remaining account limit. (200,000 KRW deducted for the 1st drop, 500,000 KRW deducted for the 2nd drop, and 1,000,000 KRW deducted for 3 or more drops)
Card usage restrictions: If the number of mid-course dropouts accumulates, course registration itself for other courses may be restricted for a certain period (e.g., 60 days to several months), so you must carefully evaluate whether your schedule allows completion before enrolling.
Q2. If I was issued a card while employed and then leave my job (become unemployed), do I need to be reissued a card?
No. Tomorrow Learning Cards are operated as a single integrated card without distinction between the unemployed and employed, so there is no need to re-issue the card. However, if your employment status changes, updating your personal member information and job search status on the Employment24 portal will allow you to continue taking courses according to the eligibility requirements for intensive training courses tailored to the unemployed or training allowance payment benefits.
Q3. Up to how many courses can I take in a year?
In principle, you can take up to 5 courses within the same calendar year under the Tomorrow Learning Card. Furthermore, when taking different training courses concurrently on the same day, class hours must not overlap by even 1 minute; dual enrollment during identical time slots is fundamentally prohibited.

1. Essential Checklist Before Final Application

Before clicking the course application button, perform a final check on the 4 items below.
[ ] Validity period and subsidy balance verification: Did you confirm on Employment24 under [Check Support Details/Limit] that the 5-year validity period and remaining support limit are sufficient?
[ ] Physical card receipt status: Have you properly received and held the physical Tomorrow Learning Card (Shinhan/Nonghyup physical check or credit card) to pay your out-of-pocket expenses at the training institution?
[ ] Advance check of total training hours: Are the total training hours of your desired course 140 hours or more? (Courses of 140 hours or more require advance diagnosis/counseling and training plan approval from the Employment Center, taking time, so application is required at least 1 to 2 weeks before the start date)
[ ] Schedule and attendance achievement plan: Have you comfortably secured your personal schedule, job change preparation, and commute time so you can maintain an attendance rate of 80% or higher?