Kibo Partners with Digital Smart Busan Academy to Foster SW Talent

Supplying Digital Talent to Local Innovative Companies through the SW Specialist Talent Development Project

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] The Korea Technology Finance Corporation (Chairman Kim Jong-ho, hereinafter referred to as Kibo) announced on the 9th that it signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the Digital Smart Busan Academy Project Group (Director No Maeng-seok, hereinafter referred to as the Project Group) at Kibo's Busan headquarters to foster SW professionals for the development of the digital and data industry ecosystem.

This agreement was established to supply digital talent to local small and medium-sized ventures and innovative companies and contribute to youth job creation by nurturing excellent software (SW) talent through cooperation between Kibo and universities located in Busan. The Project Group, led by the National Pukyong National University, was launched in June with the participation of 12 institutions including Busan-area universities such as Dong-A University and Dong-Eui University, as well as local companies, to cultivate SW professionals tailored to local field demands. The 'SW Professional Talent Development Program' conducted by the Project Group is designed jointly by companies and universities to meet field demands, providing company-led intensive education to nurture SW personnel immediately applicable in the industry.

Through this agreement, both organizations will actively cooperate in education related to the development project and programs to promote employment and entrepreneurship for graduates. In particular, Kibo plans to support special lectures on technology evaluation, technology finance, and startups, as well as provide startup consulting and startup funds for graduates wishing to start businesses. Additionally, Kibo will serve as a 'bridge platform' between companies and talent by conducting talent demand surveys for excellent ventures and innovative companies, recommending talent, and promoting participation in job fairs, thereby contributing to the creation of digital talent jobs and the activation of youth entrepreneurship.

Executive Director Lee Jong-bae of Kibo said, "This agreement is expected to play an important role in the development of the digital and data industry ecosystem by establishing a sustainable collaboration system between universities and businesses to respond to SW workforce demand and expand jobs." He added, "Kibo will successfully perform its role as an SW talent development platform and actively respond to the government's future digital talent development policies."

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