Samsung Electronics Strengthens Youth Education for Future Generations

A Thai student receiving online education through the Samsung Innovation Campus.

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Samsung Electronics announced on the 22nd that it is providing IT education to strengthen the employment capabilities of youth and unemployed young adults through the Innovation Campus at 12 subsidiaries worldwide.

In Saudi Arabia, Samsung Electronics operates the Samsung Innovation Campus in partnership with the non-profit organization 'Misk Academy,' established by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Considering the global crisis situation, the program has been conducted online from the beginning. The 240-hour program, offered over 12 weeks, includes comprehensive and practical online lectures, capstone design projects, and self-training courses to help students build expertise.

In 2020, the Samsung Innovation Campus expanded its scope in Thailand. Since 2019, Samsung Electronics has helped Thai youth build IT skills such as basic coding and programming through the Samsung Innovation Campus. By adding new modules, it has deeply supported the development of Thai students' capabilities.

The newly introduced 'Understanding Technology' module cultivates the technical skills needed in the 21st-century job market, and the 'Innovator's Toolbox' module demonstrates how to apply newly learned skills in practice.

Chanudom Tasanaweetunkrit, a graduate of the Samsung Innovation Campus Thailand 2020 program and aspiring computer engineer, said, "Thanks to the Samsung Innovation Campus, I have gained confidence and am ready to envision various innovations for the future."

Non-face-to-face education has also been actively conducted in Korea. The Samsung Youth Software Academy, which started its 4th term activities last July, held its entrance ceremony online to encourage trainees who are prospective software experts. Samsung Dream Class, which has supported middle school students' after-school learning since 2012, also began online classes.

Samsung Electronics stated, "We have done our best to ensure the continuity of education and to protect the dreams and aspirations of young people worldwide," adding, "We will continue to encourage young people around the world to fully realize their potential, lead positive social change, and create a better world."

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