Woori Financial Group and Soongsil University Launch 'Woori Digital Academy 2nd Cohort'

Woori Financial Group, Woori Bank, and 6 Other Group Companies Conduct 18-Week Training for 152 Employees
All Courses Conducted with Practical, Hands-On Training Including Team Projects

[Asia Economy Reporter Sim Nayoung] Woori Financial Group announced on the 17th that it will open the second session of the industry-academia-linked education program 'Woori Digital Academy 2nd Class' in collaboration with Soongsil University to nurture the group's digital professionals.

This education program is the second session launched since June last year when Woori Financial Group and Soongsil University signed a 'Strategic Business Agreement for Nurturing Digital Professionals.' Following the first session, Woori Financial Group and Soongsil University prepared a customized curriculum focusing on digital new technologies, including basic and advanced courses.

In this second session, a new blockchain course covering CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) and NFT (Non-Fungible Token) will be introduced to further strengthen digital expertise.

A total of 152 employees from eight group companies, including Woori Financial Holdings and Woori Bank, will participate in the 18-week training starting from the 18th of this month. The education program consists of seven courses covering digital new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and Blockchain, as well as digital planning and Android app development. All courses will be conducted in a practical, hands-on training format focused on team projects.

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