SK AX Expands Employment-Linked AI Training Program 'SKALA'

Expansion Beyond the Seoul Metropolitan Area to Gwangju and Ulsan
80% of Trainees Secure Jobs at Major Companies Including SK Group

On May 7, SK AX announced that it will expand its employment-linked artificial intelligence (AI) training program, SKALA, beyond the Seoul metropolitan area to other regions such as Gwangju and Ulsan. Applications for the fourth cohort of SKALA are open until May 13.

SKALA is an employment-linked practical training program launched by SK AX in 2024, targeting young job seekers. The program runs for about five months, conducted full-time and offline. So far, a total of 194 trainees have completed the first and second cohorts, with more than 80% securing employment at major companies, including SK Group.

The fourth cohort, which will begin in July 2026, has expanded its scope to include Gwangju Metropolitan City and Ulsan Metropolitan City. Domestic and international university (including graduate school) graduates and soon-to-be graduates of any major are eligible to apply. Participants will be selected through a document review, SKCT (in-depth assessment), and an AI competency interview.

SKALA is optimized to nurture talent for the AI era by providing practical, hands-on training that meets the needs of companies. All SKALA curricula and course materials are directly designed by current SK professionals based on real-world work. Trainees will have opportunities to work on team projects that address SK's business challenges and receive mentoring from professionals.

This fourth cohort will receive training focused on AX technologies, including data analysis, AI operations management (AIOps), cloud-native AI, and generative AI service development. Trainees will form teams to plan, design, and develop services based on generative AI as part of their projects. The fourth cohort is planned to be centered on major industry projects in fields such as semiconductors, energy, and telecommunications.

Outstanding trainees will be offered job opportunities at SK AX, as well as SK Group affiliates, subsidiaries, and partners. All trainees will receive full tuition support, up to 1.5 million won per month in scholarships and educational support funds, awards for outstanding projects, meal support, and various other benefits.

Minhwan Kim, head of HRX at SK AX, stated, "SKALA is more than just a training program; it is a practical growth path that equips participants with the skills needed in the AX era and connects them to their careers. By expanding our regional bases, we aim to provide more young people with the opportunity to grow as AX experts."

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