Kakao Recruits Second Cohort for AI Rookie Camp to Bridge Educational Gaps Outside Metropolitan Areas

Regional Talent Development Program for Students Outside the Metropolitan Area
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On May 12, Kakao announced that it is recruiting participants for the second term of the 'Kakao AI Rookie Camp,' an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program designed to bridge educational gaps between regions and nurture future talents.

The Kakao AI Rookie Camp is Kakao's talent development initiative that supports youth outside the Seoul metropolitan area, enabling them to directly experience AI technology.

Kakao announced on the 12th that it is recruiting participants for the second cohort of the "Kakao AI Rookie Camp," an environment, social, and governance (ESG) program aimed at bridging educational gaps between regions and nurturing future talent. Kakao

The second term will be held twice in August at the Kakao AI Campus in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, each session lasting four days and three nights. A total of 100 participants will be selected, and applications can be submitted via the official Kakao AI Rookie Camp website until June 10. After document screening and interviews, the final list of successful candidates will be announced in July. Any student outside the metropolitan area with basic programming skills is eligible to apply. Kakao will cover all camp-related expenses, including accommodation, meals, and tuition.

Before the official recruitment process begins, an online information session will be held at 7:30 p.m. on May 23. The session will provide selection guidelines and showcase outstanding examples from the first term. Those wishing to attend the information session can register in advance on the official website.

This second term incorporates pre-camp learning through educational videos to enhance participants' practical capabilities. The recruitment areas are divided into two sessions: the first session (Gyeongbuk, Chungcheong, Jeju, Gangwon) and the second session (Gyeongnam, Jeonnam, Jeonbuk). The eligibility has also been expanded from middle school students to include first-year high school students. During the camp, participants will engage in practical projects, including advanced courses in physical computing, backend server construction, and AI web development, and will directly plan and implement real AI solutions.

Seo Eunhee, Head of Technical Talent Development at Kakao, stated, "The Kakao AI Rookie Camp is a program that embodies Kakao's ESG philosophy of creating social value through technology and discovering regional talent," and added, "We look forward to many applications from youth outside the metropolitan area who wish to discover new possibilities through AI and experience transformative growth in their lives."

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