Anseong City Provides Tuition Support to Students of Semiconductor Contract Department at Hankyong National University

50% Tuition Payment for 15 Students

On the 4th, Anseong City in Gyeonggi Province announced that it will support tuition fees for students enrolled in the semiconductor contract department at Hankyong National University to foster local semiconductor talent.

The support for the contract department is targeted at individuals who have worked for more than 10 months at semiconductor companies within the region and have been recommended by the company representatives. The city plans to support 50% of the tuition fees for 15 students annually over four semesters. The employees eligible for tuition support are 14 from KC Tech Co., Ltd. and 1 from Comico Co., Ltd. The city plans to expand the support target based on the results of demand surveys.

The contract department refers to a department established through contracts between universities and companies to cultivate talent equipped with practical field skills. Anseong City conducts job training for company employees through local universities. The credit requirements for the semiconductor contract department at Hankyong National University are 65 credits for majors and 71 credits for non-majors. Upon completing the credits, students will graduate with a bachelor's degree in semiconductor engineering.

Last year, the Dongsin General Industrial Complex in Anseong was designated as a specialized complex for semiconductor materials, parts, and equipment by the government in July. As a result, from this year until 2027, the city will receive a total of 1.152 billion KRW in national funding over four years. In addition to the semiconductor contract department support project it independently promotes, the city plans to implement various projects such as industry-commissioned training, short-term training for current employees, and attracting semiconductor Meister high schools.

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