WantedLab Signs Employment Support Agreement for SW Talent with Innovation Academy

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] HR tech company WantedLab is stepping up to support software talent employment.

WantedLab announced that it has signed a business agreement for industry-academia cooperation with the software talent training institution Innovation Academy Foundation.

Innovation Academy was established by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Seoul Metropolitan Government with the aim of nurturing software talent. It operates the 42 Seoul program, which introduced the innovative education system of France's '?cole 42'. Approximately 500 trainees are selected annually.

WantedLab signed the agreement to support the successful employment of Innovation Academy trainees by linking with WantedLab's AI matching service 'Wanted'. According to the agreement, Innovation Academy will provide a letter of recommendation in the name of the institution to trainees who pass the common curriculum of 42 Seoul. The recommendation letter is automatically displayed on the Wanted resume and is separately marked as 'Innovation Academy Recommendation'.

WantedLab enhances applicants' competitiveness through recommendation tags, offering preferential opportunities when applying for job postings. Additionally, by utilizing AI matching technology, it recommends customized companies considering the individual trainee's technical skills and interests. A special incentive of 1 million KRW will also be provided upon successful employment through Wanted.

Nayeonmuk, head of Innovation Academy, said, "We expect that Innovation Academy trainees will have opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities," adding, "We will actively nurture excellent software talent who will lead innovation and change the world through continued cooperation with companies."

Lee Bokgi, CEO of WantedLab, explained, "We hope that outstanding trainees from Innovation Academy can take their first successful career steps through Wanted." He added, "We will continue to recommend software talent to the right places and help their employment, contributing to the revitalization of the developer ecosystem."

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