The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Korea (KGCCI, President Marie Antonia von Schönburg) announced on the 28th that it signed a business agreement (MOU) with the Daejeon Regional Human Resources Development Committee and Hyundai Vocational School for customized talent training for industrial sites.
The agreement signing ceremony was held on the 25th at the KGCCI conference room in Seoul, and the three parties to the agreement discussed cooperation measures for activating practical education and fostering technical talent. The main areas of cooperation are ▲Expansion of field-tailored practical education ▲Exchange of human and material resources ▲Joint development of specialized training, etc. Through this, the plan is to speed up the establishment of a practical industry-academia cooperation model based on the region.
This agreement also includes a plan to expand the scope of operation of the German-style dual vocational training program, 'Ausbildung', from existing vocational high school students to adult learners. Accordingly, adults who wish to enter or change careers in technical fields such as automobile maintenance will also be able to participate in the program.
Based on its experience introducing and operating the Ausbildung program in Korea, KGCCI plans to use this agreement as an opportunity to strengthen the technology-based talent training system not only in the Daejeon area but also nationwide.
“Expanding adult participation in Ausbildung is a meaningful change toward an inclusive vocational education model that embraces diverse ages and backgrounds,” said Marie Antonia von Schönburg, CEO of KGCCI. “We will continue to cooperate to build a sustainable education system that meets industry demands.”
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