Government-Funded 'AI Developer Training Program' Underway

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] The Ministry of Employment and Labor's training project, "Python-Based Applied AI Developer Training Course," will enter its second half after concluding on the 23rd.

This course is part of the Ministry's digital core practical talent training project, supported by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and is a government-funded training available to youth through Ministry-designated educational institutions. Participation is 100% free, and trainees can receive a training incentive of up to 300,000 KRW per month. The recently concluded training course was organized by the Asia Economy Education Center.

The AI developer training course, which started on March 15 and totaled 900 hours, focused on data collection and analysis, natural language processing, machine learning, and deep learning based on the Python programming language. A total of 23 participants joined, with 20 completing the course with excellent grades and currently seeking employment support.

At the project presentation held on August 20, the graduates showcased various and innovative topics and technical implementations, including ▲real-time pedestrian obstacle alert app development ▲real-time Korean sign language motion service implementation ▲AI-based slogan provision service ▲storybook creation service reflecting user-desired keywords.

The Asia Economy Education Center specializes in nurturing talent in the IT/SW field, providing sufficient theory and practice so that even non-majors can easily understand and acquire skills. The training is project-task-centered, with industry professionals participating as mentors. Additionally, focusing on the hiring demand and practical skills in big data and programming roles across all industries, the training emphasizes strengthening trainees' capabilities for employment. As it is practice-oriented, active participation through self-directed learning is encouraged, resulting in high trainee satisfaction and course completeness.

Meanwhile, the Asia Economy Education Center is recruiting trainees until September 5 ahead of the second half opening. Detailed information can be found on the website.