Kyungnam Information University and U.S. Community College to Collaborate on Joint Education Program Development

Kyungnam College of Information & Technology is taking swift action to establish itself as a leading model for the Korean-style community college by visiting colleges in the United States and pursuing joint development of educational programs.

The delegation from Gyeongnam Information College is taking a commemorative photo with officials from Pasadena City College in the United States.

President Kim Taesang of Kyungnam College of Information & Technology and staff members visited Pasadena City College and Santa Barbara City College, two representative community colleges located in California, on the 26th and 27th.

During the visit to Pasadena City College, the parties discussed the college's lifelong education programs, transfer programs to four-year universities, and employment-linked programs for immigrants from various countries.

In particular, they exchanged opinions on the systematic educational system in which the college provides its own certification for graduates of vocational training programs and links them with companies for employment. They also agreed to share know-how on educational programs and jointly develop and operate internationalization programs.

Laura Ramirez, Vice President of Pasadena City College, said, "I have come to understand the changing workforce structure in Korea," and promised, "We will be a strong partner to Kyungnam College of Information & Technology, which is playing a leading role in building community colleges."

During the visit to Santa Barbara City College, the two colleges shared their know-how on native language education programs for immigrants and language and technical education tailored to specific job characteristics.

In particular, both colleges agreed to jointly operate internationalization programs in the entertainment sector, including film and broadcasting.

Kim Taesang, President of Kyungnam College of Information & Technology, stated, "In the current reality of Korea, where the population structure is rapidly changing, customized educational programs for adult learners and employment education for international students and immigrants, as implemented by community colleges in the United States, are urgent tasks. Junior colleges must quickly adapt, moving beyond their limited role of providing technical education to school-age students, and utilize the strengths of flexible academic systems to effectively address these challenges."

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