Icheon City and Polytech University Join Hands to Establish Semiconductor Convergence Education Center

Cultivating Practical Talent Through Specialized Vocational Education

Icheon City in Gyeonggi Province is partnering with Korea Polytechnic University to establish an education center for nurturing semiconductor talent.

Icheon City signed a 'Business Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of the Icheon Semiconductor Convergence Education Center' with Korea Polytechnic University at the city hall Daol Room. The 'Semiconductor Convergence Education Center' is part of Icheon City's top 10 core pledges in the 8th elected administration, aiming to attract a semiconductor-specialized IT convergence consortium university.

Kim Kyung-hee (right), Mayor of Icheon, and Lee Cheol-soo, Chairman of Korea Polytechnic University, are holding up the memorandum of understanding for the establishment and operation of the Semiconductor Convergence Education Center. Photo by Icheon City

Through this agreement, both institutions will establish and operate the semiconductor convergence education center in Icheon. The city plans to cultivate field-customized talent through practical, specialized education and expand the participation of the working-age population, including middle-aged individuals and youth with migration backgrounds. The city especially expects to enhance the practical educational effect by leveraging Polytechnic University's expertise.

Previously, Icheon City has been expanding basic semiconductor education through linkage programs between local high schools and companies. In July, it operated the Advanced Root Industry Technology Academy Bridge Program, a cooperative education program among companies, universities, and high schools, targeting Dasan High School and Icheon Jeil High School. Last month, the city also launched the 'Visiting Semiconductor Academy,' providing students with field trips and learning programs.

Kim Kyung-hee, Mayor of Icheon City, stated, "This agreement will be an important opportunity for Icheon City to leap forward as a semiconductor-specialized city," adding, "We will nurture excellent semiconductor talent who form the foundation of the national industry through this center."