KB Kookmin Bank Holds Launch Ceremony for Youth Mentoring Program 'KB Ra School' Including AI Education

New In-Person AI and Digital Literacy Education Introduced
300 Middle School Students and 150 College Mentors Matched Nationwide
"Increased Regional Selection to Bridge Educational Gaps"

KB Kookmin Bank announced on the 30th that it held the launch ceremony for "KB Ra School," a customized mentoring support program for youth who will lead the digital era, in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the 29th.

On the 29th, participants of the 'KB Ra School Launch Ceremony,' a tailored mentoring support program for youth organized by KB Kookmin Bank in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, are taking a commemorative photo. Kookmin Bank

KB Ra School is an educational program under "KB Dream Wave 2030," KB Kookmin Bank’s flagship social contribution initiative. In collaboration with the social welfare corporation Children & Future Foundation, the program provides academic support and personalized mentoring to youth nationwide. Started in 2008, it marks its 19th year this year, with cumulative participation reaching around 9,300 students.

KB Ra School has contributed to bridging the educational gap among young people. This year's program targets 300 middle school mentees and 150 college student mentors nationwide. AI and digital literacy education have been newly introduced. In particular, the proportion of regional participants has been increased to help reduce disparities between urban and rural areas, and the curriculum for nurturing AI-based future talent has been further strengthened.

The program consists of ten practice-focused, in-person sessions covering topics such as understanding AI, data-driven problem solving, developing AI study plans, and forming study habits using AI. Through this, the aim is to help youth properly understand AI and proactively use it for both learning and career exploration.

Mentees will receive access to online lectures covering all subjects and the latest smart devices. A range of initiatives will also be offered, including one-on-one personalized academic guidance and emotional mentoring from college mentors, a holiday camp, cultural experiences, and scholarships for outstanding participants.

A KB Kookmin Bank representative said, "We have strengthened the mentoring program to ensure youth can develop the right capabilities to use AI effectively," adding, "We will continue to expand tailored support to narrow educational gaps and take the lead in creating an inclusive environment that fosters growth for future generations."

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