Gachon University's Job Plus Center held the '2026 Gachon-Friendly Leading Companies Meeting' on November 5 in the Gachon Hall conference room.
According to Gachon University, the meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration with companies participating in internships and recommended hiring, as well as to discuss employment support measures reflecting the workforce needs of businesses.
A total of 24 participants attended the event, including 18 representatives from 12 participating companies and officials from Gachon University's Career Development Office.
Attendees shared key job roles, hiring plans for the second half of the year, and 2027, while discussing the competencies required by companies and ways to enhance collaboration between universities and businesses.
Gachon University provided information on the recommended hiring process for graduating students and the internship system, and introduced the Ministry of Education's 'First Career Project for College Students' set to launch in 2027.
This initiative supports college students in gaining job experience and forming their first career. The program includes financial support of 2.3 million won per month for participating students, with contributions of 1.15 million won each from companies and the government.
The meeting also addressed the hiring demands of companies and challenges faced during the internship process, discussing strategies for cultivating talent that meets corporate needs and linking internships to employment opportunities.
Following the event, a networking luncheon was held to foster exchanges between company representatives and the university.
Jeon Seong-min, the center director, stated, "It is important to reflect the workforce demands and opinions of companies in the university's education and employment support."
He added, "We will continue to collaborate with companies to provide students with practical employment opportunities through internships and recommended hiring, and to cultivate the talent that businesses require."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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