Annual Support of 350 Million KRW for Three Years,
Development of Talent Customized for Local Industries
Establishing a Virtuous Cycle of Talent Development
Through Cooperation Among Vocational High Schools, Local Companies, and Universities
Pohang City has been finally selected as a 'Vocational Education Innovation District' by the Ministry of Education and will receive an annual budget of 350 million KRW for three years, embarking on the development of customized talent linked to local industries.
Lee Gangdeok, mayor of Pohang, is explaining plans for customized talent development linked to the secondary battery industry at the New Year's press conference earlier this year. Provided by Pohang City
The 'Vocational Education Innovation District' project aims to foster customized talent to meet local demands by establishing a growth pathway for high school graduates through cooperation among vocational high schools, local companies, and universities.
With this selection, Pohang City has gained an important opportunity to strengthen specialized vocational education in the secondary battery industry, which is a strategic local industry.
Through this project, the city will create a vocational education ecosystem in which vocational high schools, universities, and companies in the region cooperate organically, establishing a foundation for systematically nurturing talent tailored to industrial needs.
The city plans to develop customized curricula linked to the core local industry of secondary batteries, reorganize vocational high school departments to foster industry-specific talent, and support credit acquisition in connection with local universities after employment.
In addition, the city will systematically promote the Vocational Education Innovation District project in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the Gyeongbuk Provincial Office of Education, and establish a sustainable talent development model.
To this end, the city will develop customized education programs in collaboration with industries and expand training support to enhance the expertise of teachers.
Furthermore, by signing agreements with outstanding local companies, the city will actively provide employment opportunities for vocational high school graduates within the region and implement stable employment support measures to help young people settle locally.
Mayor Lee Kangdeok stated, "Being selected as a Vocational Education Innovation District will be a significant turning point in nurturing talent to lead the future of the region," and added, "By linking the creation of a specialized secondary battery industrial complex, we will produce highly skilled technical talent locally and, through close cooperation with educational institutions and companies, make Pohang the leading hub of vocational education in Korea."
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