KT to Hire 12,000 Youth Over 3 Years... 'Youth Hope ON' Project with Government

3600 Local Youth Receive 'AI Innovation School' Training... Linked to Employment

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] KT has decided to newly hire a total of 12,000 people over three years starting next year, taking the opportunity to participate in the 'Youth Hope ON' project led by the Prime Minister's Office. Through six major regional headquarters nationwide, it will provide AI (Artificial Intelligence) education programs to a total of 3,600 young people over three years.

On the 7th, KT announced this plan at the 'Youth Hope ON' project meeting held at the KT Convergence Technology Institute in Umyeon-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, attended by Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Koo Yoon-cheol, and Vice Minister of Employment and Labor Park Hwa-jin. This project is a youth job and education opportunity creation initiative promoted by Prime Minister Kim immediately after his inauguration. The government supports education expenses, and companies provide jobs and educational opportunities to young people.

As the first participating company, KT plans to operate a five-month 'AI Innovation School' course utilizing coding, AI, and DX (Digital Transformation) technologies for 3,600 university students and young job seekers, with 200 participants annually at each of the six major regional headquarters nationwide until 2024. Outstanding graduates will be formally hired after an internship process.

KT has significantly expanded its hiring plan from about 2,000 people annually to 4,000 people per year over three years, focusing on software development, IT design, and security.

Prime Minister Kim said, "Jobs are the greatest hope for young people struggling with COVID-19 and employment difficulties," adding, "Providing warm (溫) jobs to youth and creating a sustainable society where youth challenges do not stop (On-Going) is the responsibility of companies, the government, and our community."

Regarding KT's plan, he said, "It is a truly bold plan where our society, youth, and companies can all win," and added, "President Moon Jae-in also heard this plan and said, 'It is truly a grateful matter. Please express gratitude with the best efforts the government can make.'"

On the same day, KT became the seventh member to join the Ministry of Employment and Labor's 'Youth Employment Support Membership' to support youth employment.

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