Samcheok City to Host the 2nd EDUPIA Career Experience Expo for Future Opportunities

To Be Held at the Lawn Plaza of Kangwon National University Samcheok Campus on the 11th
Fifty Free Career Experience Booths to Be Operated

Samcheok City in Gangwon Province and the EDUPIA Samcheok Education Development Project Group announced on October 2 that they will hold the "2nd Samcheok City EDUPIA Career Experience Expo" at 10 a.m. on October 11 at the lawn plaza of Kangwon National University’s Samcheok Campus.

Poster for the 2nd Samcheok City EDUPIA Career Experience Expo. Provided by Samcheok City

This expo is organized as part of the Education Development Special Zone pilot project, designed to help local students understand the value of various careers and foster a positive outlook on the future as well as a confident attitude.

At the expo, students will be welcomed at hands-on experience booths operated directly by unique departments of Kangwon National University.

Fifteen departments-including Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Radiological Science, Physical Therapy, Human Sports, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Technology, Economics and Finance, and Optometry-will participate, presenting a variety of career experience programs based on their respective fields. These are expected to be the core attractions of the expo.

Notably, the Department of Mechanical Engineering will offer the "Today I am an Aircraft Developer!" experience, the Department of Electronic AI System Engineering will present "Autonomous Tank Engineer," the Department of Construction Convergence will host "Why Don’t Buildings Collapse? Structural Designer," and the Department of Bio-Functional Materials will provide "Bio Fragrance Science-Researcher in Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals," among other programs. These activities are designed around specific career themes to offer students new experiences.

In addition to career experiences, various booths will be set up to spark students’ interest and provide enjoyment. Participation is free for all elementary, middle, and high school students in Samcheok, as well as for all citizens.

A Samcheok City official stated, "This expo will serve as an opportunity for students to explore a wide range of fields and discover their potential. Through hands-on experiences with specialized departments at Kangwon National University, we will do our best to help students establish a concrete vision for their future careers and grow into confident talents."

Meanwhile, Samcheok City and the EDUPIA Samcheok Education Development Project Group successfully hosted the "1st Samcheok City EDUPIA Career Experience Expo" in June, receiving positive feedback from the local community. They plan to continue promoting the Education Development Special Zone pilot project in collaboration with local social organizations and industries.

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