From Advanced Industry Training to Jobs... Seo-gu Council Approves Talent Development Support Ordinance

Co-sponsored by Im Sua, Chair of the Ethics Special Committee, and Oh Byeonggwan, Chair of the Social and Urban Affairs Committee
Establishes a basis for fostering semiconductor and AI industries and cooperation among companies, universities, and research institutions

An ordinance linking education and training in semiconductors and advanced industries with employment support for local talent has passed the Seo-gu Council in Jeonnam Gwangju. It establishes an institutional basis for support ranging from developing policies to foster industry to training talent and connecting them with jobs.

The "Ordinance on Fostering the Semiconductor and Advanced Industries and Supporting Talent Development in Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Self-Governing City," jointly sponsored by Im Sua, Chair of the Ethics Special Committee of the Seo-gu Council, and Oh Byeonggwan, Chair of the Social and Urban Affairs Committee, was approved at the third plenary session of the council's 344th extraordinary session on October 23.

Lim Sua, Chair of the Ethics Special Committee of the Jeonnam Gwangju Seo-gu Council, and Oh Byeonggwan, Chair of the Social and Urban Affairs Committee.

The ordinance was drawn up to support the development of industries related to future technologies, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), data, and software, and to help local talent find jobs in these fields.

The support measures address both industry development and talent development. They enable the council to identify policies and projects related to semiconductors and advanced industries and cooperate with companies and institutions, while also promoting education and training for local talent, employment support, and job placement.

The ordinance also provides for establishing a cooperation framework with the government, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Self-Governing City, universities, research institutions, and companies. The aim is to connect industry with educational and research institutions so that industry development and talent development can progress together.

Councilmember Im and Councilmember Oh said, "On the basis of this ordinance, we will establish a support system that helps local talent strengthen their capabilities and go on to find employment in the semiconductor and advanced industries."

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