Honam University LINC+ Project Group Signs 'Internship Agreement' with DJ Center

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Honam University LINC+ Project Group recently announced on the 9th that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center (DJ Center) to cooperate on regional MICE education and foster professional talent.

The MOU involved five regional base universities including Honam University, Chonnam National University, Chosun University, Mokpo National University, and Dongshin University. Selected young interns will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience in various fields at the DJ Center.

As part of the DJ Exhibition Convention Academy, the ‘MICE Talent Academy’ is planned in collaboration with the Gwangju Lifelong Education Center, focusing on the core areas of the MICE industry: ▲International Conferences and Exhibition Industry ▲Events and Festivals ▲Global Business. The program is held twice a year, each lasting 15 weeks with one lecture per week.

At Honam University, students Jeong Gyeong-hyun (Class of 2016), Kim Min-ji (Class of 2018), and Jo So-ye (Class of 2018) from the Department of Hotel Management are participating in the ‘MICE Talent Academy’ and will receive intensive guidance from internal instructors with over 15 years of experience at the DJ Center as well as external experts.

Yang Seung-hak, head of the LINC+ Project Group, stated, “Through the operation of the DJ Exhibition Convention Academy, we will strive to provide substantial support for fostering regional talent in the MICE sector and creating jobs.”

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