Dreamtech Conducts Mentoring Program for STEM Self-Reliant Youth

Students selected for the support project for science and engineering self-reliant youth, conducted by Dreamtech and Uniquest, are listening to a lecture by EXO science communicator on "How to Become a Convergent Talent in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution."
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwak Min-jae] Dreamtech announced on the 23rd that it has conducted a support project for science and engineering youth preparing for independence together with its parent company Uniquest.

Dreamtech and Uniquest held a 3-day, 2-night mentoring program for youth preparing for independence from the 20th in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. This program is part of a social contribution project supporting the growth foundation of science and technology talents. According to the company, it was organized to provide education and networking opportunities for the stable social settlement of science and engineering youth preparing for independence.

The mentoring program consisted of tailored lectures for youth preparing to enter society, including ▲ How to become a convergent talent in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution (Exo Science Communicator) ▲ Financial mentoring for youth preparing for independence (Lee Young-woong, CEO of Weconomy) ▲ Labor law for workers (Shin Dong-heon, labor attorney at Jongno Labor Law Firm). Cultural activities were also held to promote friendship among participants. Four executives and employees, including Jang Hong-soon, head of Dreamtech’s Environmental Safety Team, participated as mentors and spent time discussing career paths with the youth.

Dreamtech and Uniquest signed a business agreement with the Korea Child Welfare Association in November last year. They select seven science and engineering university freshmen among 18-year-old youth preparing for independence and provide up to 10 million KRW per person annually for academic and housing support until graduation. They plan to select about ten more each year thereafter.

In addition to financial support, various practical support programs have been prepared to help young adults who have just become adults and entered society become independent. These include networking programs such as club meetings and employee mentoring, company visits and internships, as well as actual expense insurance and psychological counseling (upon individual request).

Kim Hyun-soo, head of Dreamtech’s Social Contribution Team, said, “We have newly started this support project this year to lay the foundation for the stable social settlement of youth preparing for independence and to cultivate an environment where science and technology talents can grow. Dreamtech practices ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management through social contribution activities for local communities and operation of eco-friendly manufacturing facilities, and will continue to strive to fulfill its corporate social responsibility.”

Dreamtech is a comprehensive electronic component manufacturer developing and producing smartphone PBA modules, fingerprint sensor modules, smart medical devices, and more. In 2018, it established a smart factory in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do to improve eco-friendly energy efficiency, productivity, and quality control. In April, it took the lead in practicing ESG management by donating 30 million KRW to the Community Chest of Korea for wildfire relief in the Gangwon and Gyeongbuk areas.

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