Korea Polytechnic University Holds Inaugural Corporate Exchange Meeting Ceremony

Strengthening Industry-Academia Cooperation
and Expanding Support for Alumni Companies

The Graduate School Alumni Association of Korea Polytechnic University announced on the 21st that it held the ‘Corporate Exchange Association Vision Declaration and Inauguration Ceremony.’

The event was held on the 14th at Myers Ansan to establish a cooperative system between companies and the university and to support the competitiveness enhancement of alumni companies.

Group photo of officials attending the Vision Declaration and Inauguration Ceremony of the Korea Polytechnic University Graduate School Alumni Association Corporate Exchange Meeting

Attendees at the event included Lee Jeom-su, President of the Graduate School Alumni Association; Lim Jun-taek, Chairman of the Corporate Exchange Association; Kim Eung-tae, Director of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Group; Lee Kyung-su, Director of the Corporate Support Center; and other related personnel. During the event, the main business plans of the Corporate Exchange Association were announced, and appointment letters were awarded to 50 advisory committee members.

The Corporate Exchange Association operates with the goals of △ strengthening corporate competitiveness △ creating a win-win ecosystem among companies △ reinforcing the industry-academic cooperation system. In particular, an advisory committee composed of master’s and doctoral personnel and external experts will be organized to provide customized consulting on management, taxation, environment, labor, technology, and more to alumni companies and family companies. Additionally, a practical support system will be established by visiting companies monthly to listen to on-site difficulties and propose solutions.

With this inauguration ceremony as a milestone, Korea Polytechnic University plans to further strengthen the network between companies and the university and continue active support so that alumni companies and family companies can grow sustainably.

Meanwhile, the Corporate Support Center of Korea Polytechnic University offers various services such as family company membership applications, operation of the industry-academic cooperation council, and customized technical difficulty support. More detailed information can be found on the industry-academia-research integrated portal ‘TU Partners’ website.