Polytechnic Invests 30 Billion Won to Strengthen AI and Low-Carbon Job Training... Vice Minister Encourages on Site

Department Reorganization for New Technologies and Operation of Advanced Courses

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Ministry of Employment and Labor’s Vice Minister Park Hwajin visited the Korea Polytechnics Foundation and Incheon Campus on the afternoon of the 27th to inspect the current status of artificial intelligence (AI) and low-carbon job training. Polytechnics plans to establish new departments in AI and low-carbon fields next year with an investment of 30 billion KRW.

On the day, Vice Minister Park reviewed the status of job training in new technology fields such as 'AI+x (AI technology convergence) talent development' promoted by Polytechnics. Since the 23rd, 40 campuses nationwide have started the second semester. They focus on nurturing technical talents in fields such as AI, robotics, and secondary batteries.

Vice Minister Park toured the 'Learning Factory,' a joint training facility at the Incheon Campus, and the 'Smart Factory Department,' a high-tech course for university graduates. The Learning Factory is a training facility where practical process training is conducted before prototype production.

Polytechnics is promoting the establishment and reorganization of regionally customized departments that integrate AI with industrial departments such as automotive and machinery. The high-tech course, which is being conducted for 1,095 people this year, will increase to 1,230 next year. Additionally, courses supporting labor mobility in response to demographic changes, such as the 'New Middle-aged Specialized Course' and 'Women’s Reemployment Course,' will also be developed.

Vice Minister Park said, "In a situation where the industrial environment paradigm is rapidly changing due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution and digital transformation, Polytechnics, as a public education and training institution, must play a leading role in nurturing talent in new technologies."

Chairman Jo Jaehee said, "Through innovative technical education that proactively responds to industrial changes, we will become Korea’s representative job university where anyone can receive essential vocational training."

Polytechnics will begin the first round of rolling admissions for two-year degree programs from the 10th of next month. They will select 6,870 students across 158 departments at 28 campuses nationwide. For more detailed information about admissions, please check the admissions website.

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