Ulsan’s Nam-gu District Launches Aspiring AI Education Initiative for Future Workforce
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A new regional partnership aims to equip students with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly artificial intelligence-driven world. On Thursday,officials in Ulsan’s Nam-gu District signed an agreement to launch the ‘Nam-gu Creative Career Project,’ a thorough program designed to foster creative convergence talents and build a robust future education ecosystem.
Building a Regional Hub for AI Literacy
The initiative represents a significant investment in preparing the next generation for the demands of the future job market. The agreement, forged with the Ulsan Vocational Education Complex Center and the AI Industry Division of the Ulsan Details Industry Promotion Agency, will focus on systematically delivering AI-based career and creative education programs through a collaborative network of institutions.
According to a senior official, “This agreement is the starting point of a Nam-gu-style future education model in which the region takes duty for the capabilities needed in the AI era beyond a simple experience program.”
Two Key Programs to Drive innovation
The ‘Nam-gu Creative Career Project’ is structured around two core components: the ‘AI Convergence Career exploration Team’ and the ‘Future Science Creative Classroom.’ Both programs are slated to run from March through November.
The ‘AI Convergence Career Exploration Team’ will provide approximately 500 middle school students with hands-on experience in emerging technologies. Students will participate in future job experience opportunities and project-based learning focused on areas like AI coding and robotics, with the goal of strengthening their career planning abilities.
Complementing this, the ‘Future Science Creative Classroom’ will offer AI-linked software (SW) experience programs to roughly 500 elementary and middle school students. These programs will be tailored to meet the specific needs of individual schools, aiming to enhance educational satisfaction and engagement.
Supporting Student Access and Program Implementation
Nam-gu District is committed to ensuring equitable access to these valuable learning opportunities. To facilitate student participation, the district will provide transportation support through the happy Nam-gu Experience Bus. Additionally, the district will offer administrative assistance for project promotion and the recruitment of participating schools.
One analyst noted that this holistic approach – combining curriculum development, institutional partnerships, and logistical support – is crucial for maximizing the impact of the initiative.
“Education, industry, and governance will organically cooperate to build a practical education model so that students can experience actual future technologies and careers beyond the classroom,” a district official stated.
This project signals a proactive approach to future-proofing Ulsan’s workforce and establishing Nam-gu District as a leader in regional AI education.
Why: The Nam-gu Creative Career Project was launched to prepare students for an AI-driven future and to establish Nam-gu District as a regional leader in AI education. The initiative aims to address the evolving demands of the job market and equip students with the necessary skills for success.
Who: The project is a collaborative effort between officials in Ulsan’s Nam-gu District, the Ulsan Vocational Education complex Center, and the AI Industry division of the Ulsan Information Industry Promotion Agency. Approximately 1,000 students – 500 middle schoolers and 500 elementary/middle schoolers – will directly participate.
What: The project consists of two core programs: the ‘AI Convergence Career Exploration Team’ (focused on hands-on experience for middle schoolers in AI coding and robotics) and the ‘Future science Creative Classroom’ (offering AI-linked software programs for elementary and middle schoolers).
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