Shilla University is recruiting students for the educational program "Professional Companion Animal Academy 2nd Term" to support the growth of the domestic companion animal-related industry.


The Shilla University Companion Animal Industry Specialized University Innovation Research Park (I-URP) Project Group announced that the "Professional Companion Animal Academy 2nd Term" will be held this November.


The academy offers curricula developed by experts in each field, including ▲a 4-week Agility Training course ▲a 3-week Pet Grooming Skills course ▲a 3-week Pet Food Manufacturing and Packaging course.


This academy includes practical training programs with companion animals and is recruiting participants who can bring their pets.


The "Pet Grooming Skills course" and "Pet Food Manufacturing and Packaging course" will be held every Wednesday starting November 8, and the "Agility Training course" will be held every Saturday starting November 11.

Pet Academy Recruitment Poster.

Pet Academy Recruitment Poster.

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Participants will receive an official certificate of completion from Shilla University, a one-year free pass to the Ji·San·Hak Pet Park, invitations to various companion animal events hosted by Shilla University, and discounts on future companion animal academy programs, among other benefits.


The recruitment is on a first-come, first-served basis with 20 people per course and will continue until the 31st. Detailed information about recruitment can be confirmed through phone consultation with the Shilla University I-URP Project Group.


Baek Il-kwon, head of the Shilla University Companion Animal Industry Specialized I-URP Project Group, said, "With the increase in single-person households and aging population, the companion animal industry is expected to grow as a youth-friendly and promising future sector."



He added, "With the opening of this companion animal academy, we will take the lead in nurturing talent to drive the related industry and will spare no effort to provide systematic support for companion animal industry education and to cultivate creative and convergent talents."


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