On June 12, Gu visited Hanyang University alongside Vice Minister of Education Choi Eun-ok to tour the "Advanced Industry Talent Development Bootcamp" and engage in discussions with university officials, participating companies, trainees, and experts.
The Advanced Industry Talent Development Bootcamp is a collaborative initiative between universities and companies to develop training programs aimed at cultivating practical talent in advanced fields. Hanyang University is currently running an artificial intelligence (AI) bootcamp in partnership with companies like Hyundai NGV, Salesforce, and Saltlux, as well as a semiconductor-AI convergence bootcamp.
After listening to presentations from students on their projects, including a "Large Language Model (LLM) Car Maintenance Sticker Detection and Classification System" and an "Industry Data-Based Revenue Analysis and Management Model," Gu encouraged the trainees to actively integrate AI capabilities into their practical work.
During the discussions, Gu noted, "According to the employment trends released yesterday, the youth employment rate (43.8%) has decreased compared to the same period last year, while the unemployment rate (7.2%) has increased, indicating a worsening situation for youth employment." He added, "To quickly improve the employment conditions felt by young people, we will expedite the implementation of key tasks outlined in the 'Youth New Deal Promotion Plan' announced at the end of April and actively identify additional support measures."
He further stated, "The 'Youth Leap Talent Development Bootcamp' initiative established through the Youth New Deal Promotion Plan is a core project aimed at supporting skill development in advanced industries or fields preferred by young people, targeting non-students." He urged for prompt action on pre-selection processes for universities and participants.
Experts attending the meeting emphasized the importance of providing timely skills that meet industry demands through hands-on training programs like bootcamps to maintain and expand youth employment in the AI era. They also suggested that additional support policies are necessary to ensure that the programs lead to actual employment and diverse career paths.
Gu concluded, "In a rapidly changing environment where the skills required of young people are evolving, the bootcamp initiative is a very meaningful model. We will continue to strengthen support so that young people can develop the skills needed for future industries through education and vocational training experiences and utilize them for employment."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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