"Fostering Local Energy Talent"... Naju City and Polytechnic Expand Cooperation

Deputy Mayor Kang Sanggu Visits Korea Polytechnic University Naju Power Technology Institute
Expanding Cooperation for a 'Virtuous Cycle Connecting Education, Employment, and Local Settlement'

Deputy Mayor Kang Sanggu (right) visited Korea Polytechnic University Naju Power Technology Institute on the 20th to discuss key issues, including plans for cultivating professionals in the power technology field. Provided by Naju City

Naju City in South Jeolla Province is strengthening cooperation with institutions specializing in nurturing talent for the new energy industry, establishing a practical talent development system that responds to the needs of local industries.

According to Naju City on March 24, Deputy Mayor Kang Sanggu visited the Korea Polytechnic University Naju Power Technology Institute on March 20 to review the current status of workforce training and discuss key issues such as strategies for cultivating specialized talent in the power technology sector of the new energy industry.

The purpose of this visit was to strengthen a field-oriented talent development system linked to the industrial base of Naju, which is emerging as the energy capital of Korea, and to explore ways to enhance cooperation between institutions.

Located in Bitgaram-dong, the Naju Power Technology Institute opened in September last year as a specialized educational institution in the field of electricity. It offers hands-on, technology-focused training by incorporating advanced equipment used in industrial settings into its curriculum.

The institute supports students' stable entry into society through a systematic support system that includes free tuition, training incentives, and employment matching upon completion of the program.

In particular, it is expected to serve as a key hub for meeting the demand for power technology professionals from companies in the Naju Innovation Industrial Complex and the forthcoming national energy industrial complex.

Going forward, Naju City plans to continuously foster talent tailored to local industry needs through cooperation with educational institutions, building a virtuous cycle that connects education, employment, and local settlement.

Deputy Mayor Kang Sanggu stated, "It is significant that Naju is the first region outside the metropolitan area to have a top-tier institution for cultivating specialized energy professionals. Through customized curricula targeting various groups, including local youth, we can offer high-quality employment opportunities."

He added, "We will continue to develop specialized talent that meets the demands of local industries through close cooperation, creating a virtuous cycle that links education, employment, and local settlement."

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