Operation and Support of the 'AI Matchup Program' in Buk-gu, Gwangju

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Moon In) announced on the 3rd that it will operate and support the ‘2021 AI Match업 (Match業) Program’ to cultivate practical talents in the AI field.

The ‘AI Match업 (Match業) Program’ is a policy first implemented by Buk-gu last year in collaboration with the Lifelong Education Center of Chonnam National University to cultivate practical talents in the field of artificial intelligence in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution.

The education consists of three courses: ▲Introductory (AI Basic Mathematics, AI Basic Programming) ▲Common (Introduction to Machine Learning, Deep Learning) ▲Advanced (Natural Language Processing, Image Processing, Speech Recognition and Practice), and is conducted online in a non-face-to-face manner.

Anyone who is a resident of Buk-gu, including employees of companies located in Buk-gu, university students, and job seekers, can apply, and those who complete more than 70% of each learning course will receive full tuition support.

In particular, this year, the proportion of employees of companies related to the 4th industry and artificial intelligence will be expanded.

Entrepreneurs and residents who wish to receive education can apply through the Chonnam National University Lifelong Education Center website by the 21st, and for other detailed information, they can inquire at the Buk-gu Office’s Civil Economy Division.

Mayor Moon In of Buk-gu said, “Last year, young talents who will lead the future showed great interest in the AI field short-term job certification program,” and added, “This year as well, we will spare no support to cultivate practical talents equipped with future core competencies required in the 4th Industrial Revolution AI era.”

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