Hyundai Motor Group Holds Joint Entrance Ceremony for First 'HINT' Class, a Youth Job Competency Enhancement Program

As Part of the 'K-New Deal Academy'

On July 27, Hyundai Motor Group held a joint entrance ceremony for the first class of 'HINT (HMG Incubation of New Talent),' a job competency enhancement educational program aimed at nurturing young talent, at the Talent Development Institute's Gyeongju Campus.

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Yangjae Office Building. Hyundai Motor Group

'HINT' is part of the 'K-New Deal Academy,' a youth vocational training project jointly promoted by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in cooperation with domestic companies. The program was established with the aim of helping young people enhance their job skills and career planning by providing opportunities to experience working environments and technologies in the future mobility industry.

The detailed training curriculum consists of two tracks: ▲ 'Embedded AI' (hardware/software track), which focuses on strengthening core technical capabilities for future mobility development, and ▲ 'Manufacturing Intelligence,' which covers digital transformation and smart technologies in manufacturing environments. In addition, the program includes on-site activities such as tours of core Hyundai Motor Group production plants, vehicle-based hands-on instruction, and guest lectures from professionals working in the field.

The 500 trainees, who have gathered from seven regions nationwide, will participate in a two-night, three-day group training following the entrance ceremony. During this time, they will gain a deeper understanding of the purpose and educational direction of the 'HINT' program, set more concrete personal growth goals, and widen their networks by interacting with their peers.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to conduct more than 90% of the training in non-metropolitan areas, including Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju, and Busan, in order to provide local youths with professional practical training opportunities and support the stable growth of talented individuals outside the capital region.

The event on this day was attended by Sung Kim, President of Hyundai Motor Group, and Kim Young-hoon, Minister of Employment and Labor, who offered congratulatory and encouraging remarks to the trainees.

Sung Kim, President of Hyundai Motor Group, stated, "The automobile industry is evolving with a focus on electric vehicles and software, and it is important to learn and grow in line with such changes. I expect that through the 'HINT' training course, participants will not only gain professional knowledge in the future mobility sector but also develop practical problem-solving abilities needed in real workplaces."

Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Young-hoon remarked, "'K-New Deal Academy' is a program that supports young people's growth by combining government and corporate backing with the efforts of youth. I hope that, true to the slogan 'Youth Thrive Together with Businesses (KNDA: K-New Deal Academy),' young people will reach even greater heights through the Hyundai Motor Group Academy."

Hyundai Motor Group will operate the first 'HINT' session over the next three months and plans to recruit participants for the second class in September.

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