Starbucks Korea (hereafter Starbucks) said on the 5th that it opened Youth Hope Cafe "Dalda" as the 15th Starbucks talent donation cafe in partnership with the Boramae Municipal Youth Center.
The Starbucks talent donation cafe is a social contribution program that, based on Starbucks' expertise and know-how, supports the establishment and renovation (renewal) of aging community cafes and shares barista training and store operation know-how. About 70 baristas currently work at talent donation cafes nationwide, and 800 people have completed barista training so far.
The newly opened "Dalda" is a place designed to create youth jobs and provide opportunities for job experience, and it has been operated by the Boramae Municipal Youth Center since 2008. Starbucks officially opened this cafe as the 15th talent donation cafe, supported the replacement of various manufacturing equipment and furniture, the installation of heating and cooling systems and signage, and conducted barista training.
Because it is a cafe run by youth, the store interior uses bright wood and green colors to create a hopeful atmosphere. Starbucks said it also strengthened customer convenience by creating a community table to suit the store's characteristics, which attract customers of various age groups.
Kim Ji-young, head of Starbucks' ESG team, said, "We hope that through the talent donation cafe, youth baristas will be provided with job opportunities to work in a pleasant environment and that this will have a positive impact on the local community."