KENTECH Finalizes Establishment of Affiliated "Energy Gifted Education Center"

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Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH) has finalized the establishment of an Energy Gifted Education Center to nurture young talents who will lead the future of the energy industry.

Korea Institute of Energy Technology announced on February 10 that the board of directors, at its meeting held on February 6, approved the "Proposal for the Establishment of the KENTECH-affiliated Energy Gifted Education Center," backed by the firm commitment of Chairman Kim Dongcheol.

In line with his belief that the university's founding purpose should go beyond simply providing higher education and should fundamentally innovate the talent ecosystem of the region and the nation, the chairman has been driving the establishment of the gifted education center.

In particular, by supplementing the previously insufficient regional secondary education system, the university has completed the final piece of the puzzle for "energy talent development" that connects elementary school through university. This is highly significant in that it lays a foundation for local talents to enjoy top-tier education in a continuous manner that matches each stage of their development.

Korea Electric Power Corporation and Naju City, after discussions regarding the operating budget of the Energy Gifted Education Center, agreed to share the costs equally.

The newly established Energy Gifted Education Center will leverage KENTECH's state-of-the-art research equipment and excellent faculty to provide differentiated education for students from the fourth grade of elementary school to the third grade of middle school. By utilizing its research and educational infrastructure, the center aims to offer the nation's highest-level gifted education programs specialized in the fields of energy and advanced technologies, and this will be the first gifted education institution in Korea dedicated specifically to the energy sector.

The Energy Gifted Education Center plans to gradually hold curriculum briefings and open demonstration classes for citizens and students this year.

In addition, student selection is scheduled to take place in the second half of this year, and full-scale gifted education courses will begin in the first half of next year. Through step-by-step educational programs, including liberal arts, basic, and inquiry courses, the center plans to provide students with a high-quality educational environment.

Chairman Kim stressed, "The establishment of the Energy Gifted Education Center is a solid investment for Naju to leap forward as a global energy capital," adding, "Now that its establishment has been confirmed by the board of directors, we will fully mobilize all of KENTECH's educational capabilities to help students grow into world-class energy experts."

A representative of KENTECH said, "Through close cooperation with related institutions such as Korea Electric Power Corporation and Naju City, we will continue to create an educational environment in which students can learn and grow within the region."

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