Defense Industry Specialists Nurtured 'Rapidly' at Changwon University

2022 Defense Industry Specialist Training Program Entrance Ceremony

The entrance ceremony for the 2022 Defense Industry Specialized Workforce Training Program selectees was held.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] On the 5th, the National Changwon University held an entrance ceremony for 31 trainees selected for the 'Defense Industry Specialized Workforce Training Course' this year.

This course, conducted in collaboration with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration and the Defense Technology Promotion Research Institute, aims to cultivate field experts and supply them to local defense companies to alleviate youth unemployment and the shortage of specialized personnel in regional defense firms.

The entrance ceremony was attended by about 10 defense industry officials from Gyeongnam, including Yoon Hyun-kyu, Director of Industry-Academia Cooperation at Changwon University, Professor Park Jong-gyu, Senior Researcher Kim Seong-kwang of the Defense Technology Quality Institute, CEO Kim Seung-su of Onsoltec, Factory Manager Park Kyung-su of IT Science, Manager Song Jeong-hyung of Hanwha Aerospace, Executive Director Byun Yong-su of Bumhan Fuel Cell, and Research Director Lee Dong-ho of Geuma Hydropower.

According to the university, trainees will receive 4 months of common education in Introduction to Defense Industry and advanced specialized training, followed by 2 months of practical training programs at defense companies.

The advanced training is operated in tracks of Mechatronics and Defense Technology Management, reflecting the demand for defense industry personnel in Gyeongsangnam-do.

The Mechatronics track plans to cultivate experts in defense machinery and embedded software within weapon systems, while the Defense Technology Management track aims to train specialists in technical management fields such as defense cost, IPS, and defense quality control.

Professor Park Jong-gyu of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, head of the Advanced Defense Engineering major and overall project manager, said, “Through this project, we will nurture outstanding local youth into specialized defense industry professionals and supply them to regional defense companies. We will contribute to alleviating youth unemployment and strengthening the future competitiveness of defense firms in the region.”

Oh Eun-ok, team leader of the Defense Materials and Components Research Center and practical manager, stated, “We will repay the interest and affection many defense companies have shown for this training course by cultivating excellent talents.”

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