SMBC Discusses Human Resource Development Strategies for Training Talent in the AI Era

1st HRD Future Strategy Forum Held
Advisory Committee for Training Manufacturing AI Professionals Launched

The Small and Medium Business Corporation announced on the 12th that it held the '1st SME Human Resource Development (HRD) Future Strategy Forum' and officially launched the 'Advisory Committee for Training Manufacturing AI Professionals for Small and Medium Enterprises.'

Exterior view of the Small and Medium Business Corporation in Jinju, Gyeongnam. Small and Medium Business Corporation

The forum, held at the Peace & Park Convention in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, was organized to share strategies for establishing HRD plans for small and medium-sized enterprises in the era of artificial intelligence. The event was attended by more than 150 participants, including CEOs of SMEs and manufacturing AI experts.

On this day, awards were also presented to outstanding companies that contributed to improving the job competencies of their employees. The Minister of SMEs and Startups Award and the President of the Small and Medium Business Corporation Award were each presented to selected companies. The Minister's Award went to Hwashin Bolt Industry. Hwashin Bolt Industry was highly recognized for participating in the Small and Medium Business Corporation's training programs, advancing smart factory sophistication, promoting AI-based production innovation, and achieving tangible results such as improved productivity and enhanced quality competitiveness.

Afterwards, Professor Lee Jeongdong of Seoul National University delivered a special lecture on the topic of 'Strategies for Transforming into a Technology Company in the AI Era,' presenting AI leadership and future management strategies necessary for on-site management.

In particular, the Advisory Committee for Training Manufacturing AI Professionals for Small and Medium Enterprises, which was launched on this day, was assigned the role of advising on the overall support projects, including setting the direction for AI training programs and curriculum operation strategies, so that the Small and Medium Business Corporation can systematically support the digital transformation of manufacturing sites. The committee is composed of a diverse group of experts from industry, academia, and public institutions.

Kang Seokjin, President of the Small and Medium Business Corporation, stated, "AI transformation is not simply about adopting technology, but about changing the operating system of an organization. The Small and Medium Business Corporation will actively support the training of manufacturing AI professionals to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises."

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