Sangsan Electronics High School in Sangju Transforms into Gyeongbuk Energy Technology High School

"Breaking the stereotypes about vocational high schools"
Building a top-tier "energy hi-tech training center" in Korea
Admission leads directly to employment with an annual salary in the 42 million won range

Sangsan Electronics High School in Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province will change its name to "Gyeongbuk Energy Technology High School" in 2026, transforming itself into an "energy-specialized hi-tech innovation school" that is set to shake up the landscape of vocational education in Korea.

This is not just a name change. It is a bold move to create a new success story in employment for high school graduates in an era of declining school-age population, by valuing "diligence over grades."

"Equipment builds skills": A national model for a top-tier "visual hands-on learning" environment

The school has discarded dull, text-heavy classes and placed "immersive educational content" at the center, so that students can respond and learn with their whole bodies. Top-level smart energy training center in Korea: the latest facilities introduced through a restructuring project replicate the mechanisms of real industrial sites, enabling graduates to be ready for immediate deployment in the field.

Immersive (VR/AR) hands-on training: to break the stereotype that "technology is difficult," students acquire complex energy control technologies in virtual reality as if they were playing a game.

Future-oriented drone masters: by operating a major club specializing in industrial drone control, the school aims to take the lead in future aerial industries such as energy facility inspection and logistics.

◆ "Confidence proven by results": Enhancing the quality of employment

The school does not obsess over simple employment rate figures, but instead helps students grow into "proudly self-reliant economic actors."

Clear annual salary guidelines: for students who faithfully commit to school life, the school guarantees an employment roadmap leading to mid-sized energy companies and others, with an annual salary in the range of 38 million to 42 million won.

"Reversal through skills, not grades" success stories: the journey of seniors who once had low grades but, after acquiring certifications, transformed into energy experts and began moving toward annual salaries in excess of 100 million won is systematized as data to provide powerful motivation to younger students.

Key players in the carbon-neutral era: the school presents a vision in which students can become independent experts in the energy sector, a national core industry, with stable, long-term careers rather than short-lived jobs.

◆ A unique "Energy Care System" that "takes responsibility for your child's future"

To ease parents' concerns, the school operates a specialized system that strengthens character education and emotional bonding.

Energy 4.0 Camp: through a four-step, close-contact camp that soothes the hearts of adolescents, the school aims to eliminate maladjustment to school life and jointly map out their dreams.

One skill, one certificate free pass: through after-school classes and advanced major courses, the school takes full responsibility for ensuring that students obtain a national technical qualification before graduation.

Premium dormitory and work-life balance: with modern dormitories, a fitness center, and other facilities that guarantee a high "quality of life," the school helps students find a balance between study and rest.

A representative of Gyeongbuk Energy Technology High School said, "What is more valuable than being number one in the entire school and joining a large conglomerate is our students proudly achieving economic independence and standing tall as key members of society," adding, "We will devote all our capabilities so that students who were exhausted by studying can become the protagonists of their own lives at Gyeongbuk Energy Technology High School."