Ministry of SMEs and Startups and SMBA Open Chungcheong Training Institute... "Strengthening Digital Transformation and Smart Capabilities"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] The Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Small and Medium Business Corporation held an opening ceremony on the 14th for the establishment of the Chungcheong Training Center in Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungnam Province.

The opening ceremony was attended by Kwon Chil-seung, Minister of SMEs and Startups, Kim Hak-do, Chairman of the Small and Medium Business Corporation, Park Sang-don, Mayor of Cheonan, Lee Seong-gi, President of Korea University of Technology and Education, as well as local business leaders including the head of the Northern Chungnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Small and Medium Business Corporation began construction of the Chungcheong Training Center in 2017 to provide region-specific customized workforce training and strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises. The total project cost is 32.5 billion KRW, with a site area of 24,587㎡ (7,437 pyeong) and a building area of 11,892㎡ (3,597 pyeong).

This year, the Chungcheong Training Center will operate 46 training courses across 5 fields to enhance digital transformation and smart manufacturing capabilities for SMEs and startups. In particular, it plans to lead the cultivation of specialized personnel by opening training courses related to the bioindustry, a key industry in the Chungcheong region. The training center is expected to meet the educational demand of more than 5,000 people annually. It is also equipped with studios dedicated to online lectures and web seminars.

Additionally, a Smart Factory Learning Center has been established to train on-site personnel for digital innovation in SMEs and startups. Trainees can practice manufacturing data collection, storage, and analysis through production equipment made for educational purposes, experiencing the production process of model cars applying artificial intelligence, big data, and virtual reality technologies.

At the opening ceremony, a vision declaration for the Small and Medium Business Corporation’s workforce training project was also held. A new vision titled "Cultivating Future Talent for SMEs and Startups Leading the Next Industrial Revolution" was presented, along with the announcement of three major talent development goals: smart innovative talent, problem-solving creative talent, and communicative collaborative talent.

Kim Hak-do, Chairman of the Small and Medium Business Corporation, said, "The Chungcheong region is a hub for people and transportation as well as a key area for the national economy. The Small and Medium Business Corporation will play a pioneering role in fostering future talent to lead the growth of regional key industries and support capacity building to drive digital innovation in manufacturing sites."

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