"Become a Financial Data Expert"... Kiwoom Securities Opens Recruitment for 1st Class of 'Digital Academy'

Kiwoom Securities announced on the 20th that it is recruiting the first batch of students for the ‘Kiwoom Digital Academy’.

The Kiwoom Digital Academy is a program designed to train financial data analysis experts for job seekers. It will be held from April to July this year, over three months, at Understand Avenue, a complex cultural space in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. The application period is until the 21st of next month. Those who possess or are eligible to obtain the National Tomorrow Learning Card can apply, and the tuition fee is fully supported by the government.

The curriculum consists of regular courses and projects. The regular courses include ▲Python Programming (to improve data analysis and utilization skills) ▲Understanding and Using SQL (to enhance database management and analysis skills) ▲Financial Data Analysis Using Python (to improve financial market analysis and forecasting skills) ▲Building Data-Driven Services (UX/AI) (to enhance user-centered service development skills). Afterwards, participants will be supported to improve practical skills through a digital financial service development project.

Kiwoom Securities planned the Kiwoom Digital Academy after being selected as a leading company for ‘K-Digital Training.’ K-Digital Training is a public-private partnership talent development project led by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and supported by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aimed at job seekers in advanced industries and digital fields. Leading companies design and operate the educational curriculum directly to cultivate talent with practical skills. The Korea Institute of Data & Information Society (KIDIS) participates as a partner institution to support the operation of the educational program.

A Kiwoom Securities official stated, "We aim to train financial data experts in line with the digital finance era and contribute to strengthening the employment competitiveness of young people. We will continue to carry out various projects supporting youth and strive to be a company that fulfills its social responsibility by helping young people achieve their dreams despite difficult circumstances."

Meanwhile, Kiwoom Securities plans to provide various benefits to the top trainees, including a scholarship of 1 million won and exemption from document screening when applying for a job at Kiwoom Securities. Additionally, all trainees will have opportunities to participate in various programs such as the opening ceremony, graduation ceremony, coaching, and mentoring, providing multifaceted support throughout the training process.

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