The Jeonnam Bio Institute's Bio Pharmaceutical Division is accelerating the training of specialized personnel to enhance the competitiveness of the local bio industry. The program has expanded its educational offerings to include middle and high school students, university students, and current workers, with a focus on strengthening practical training tailored to the region.
The Bio Pharmaceutical Division is currently running a summer training program under its localized talent development initiative (CTO, Contract Training Organization), aiming to train over 200 future bio professionals, including middle and high school students and university students, as announced on July 29.
The training is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the bio industry, allowing them to explore career paths.
On July 28, the Hwasun Education Support Office conducted field training for about 20 middle school students selected from the Hwasun area. Participants toured research facilities and conducted bio experiments, gaining insights into the research and development processes and the industrial landscape of the bio field.
The Bio Pharmaceutical Division also operates a 'Youth Bio Exploration Team' program for adolescents. From July 9 to 15, students from various high schools, including Neungju High School, Naju High School, Damyang High School, and Hwasun Iyang Middle School, participated in practical training sessions covering core bio technologies such as cell culture, endotoxin testing, and HPLC analysis.
In August, training will continue for students from Haeryong High School (August 11-12), Hwasun High School (August 19), and Jangheung High School (August 21).
Specialized training for university students has also been actively conducted.
From July 21 to 23, 43 university students from the Jeonnam region participated in the '2026 Global Bio Campus Workforce Development Program' summer intensive training. Participants learned essential skills required in the industry, including bio pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) training.
The institute reported high satisfaction rates from students and school officials regarding the program. Notably, the expansion of training to include elementary, middle, and high school students, previously focused on university students and workers, has established a tailored educational framework for different growth stages. The involvement of researchers from the Bio Pharmaceutical Division as instructors has also received positive feedback for providing practical, hands-on training.
This educational initiative is expected to broaden students' career exploration opportunities, enhance their understanding of the bio industry, and lay the groundwork for developing practical, specialized talent.
Seo Dong-sam, head of the Bio Pharmaceutical Division at the Jeonnam Bio Institute, stated, "We are continuously expanding hands-on training to enable local students to experience the bio industry and concretely plan their future careers. We will continue to strengthen tailored education in close cooperation with the local community and strive to cultivate key professionals who will lead the Jeonnam bio industry."
Located in the Hwasun Vaccine Industry Special Zone, the Jeonnam Bio Institute's Bio Pharmaceutical Division is equipped with facilities capable of producing raw pharmaceutical materials and both non-clinical and clinical samples. The institute is also investing a total of 6 billion won by the end of this year to establish GMP training rooms, non-GMP laboratories, and advanced educational equipment, focusing on enhancing practical bio education infrastructure.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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