Youngjin College (President Choi Jaeyoung) announced on October 13 that it is accelerating efforts to strengthen students' global competencies through overseas employment programs, including expanding the "2025 Overseas Advanced Technology Training" in the second semester.
The college is continuing the "2025 Overseas Advanced Technology Training" program, which was launched during the summer vacation, into the second semester, aiming to maintain its reputation as the top university for overseas employment this year as well.
Second-year students from Youngjin College's AI Global IT Department are seen visiting the Nagoya Expo and taking commemorative photos during their study trip to Japan.
This month, the Department of Renewable Energy and Electrical Engineering will send about 10 second-year students to Japan, while the Department of Art Media and the Department of Health and Medical Administration will embark on advanced technology training in Tokyo and Osaka in November. The Department of Hotel, Aviation and Tourism, and the Department of Culinary Arts and Baking also plan to participate in training programs during the winter vacation.
Additionally, for the first time in the college's history, the Department of Beauty Convergence will travel to Europe (Italy) at the end of November to learn about local beauty trends and industry technologies, further developing their global perspective.
Meanwhile, during the last summer vacation, the Department of Computer Information sent all 28 second-year students from the AI Global IT Department (three-year program, formerly the Department of Japan IT) and one student from the AI Cloud Programming Department to Japan for practical training aimed at nurturing global talent.
In Osaka, Japan, students studied artificial intelligence (AI), data processing, and machine learning in Japanese. They also toured the Osaka branch of ISFNET, a partner company, and visited local companies such as Omron and Kyocera, experiencing Japan's industrial structure and corporate culture firsthand.
Lee Donggyu (23), a student who participated in the training, said, "Employment in Japan once felt vague, but by improving my expertise in AI and cloud computing on-site, attending special lectures by company representatives, and visiting companies, my goal of working overseas became much more concrete and I gained strong motivation."
The AI Global IT Department operates such overseas training programs and, through customized education tailored to the Japanese market, 21 out of 23 third-year students scheduled to graduate next year have already received job offers from Japanese companies, with the remaining two currently in the interview process. As a result, it is highly likely that all students graduating in 2025 will secure overseas employment.
In addition, at the "2025 Overseas Employment Fair" held by Youngjin College in September, 17 companies from Japan's IT, machinery, and tourism sectors participated, hosting company briefings and interviews. Many students secured jobs on-site, further solidifying Youngjin College's position as the undisputed "top university for overseas employment."
President Choi Jaeyoung stated, "The skills and experience students gain in overseas workplaces are the future source of competitiveness," adding, "We will continue to expand overseas employment opportunities based on industry-focused education and a global network."
Over the past nine years, Youngjin College has produced a total of 866 overseas job placements, ranking first nationwide among two-year and four-year colleges in overseas employment performance, according to the Ministry of Education's 2025 public information announcement.
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