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Dongduk Women's University Selected for 'Employment-Linked Key University' Project for Second Consecutive Year

From Hankyoreh · (7h ago) Korean Positive tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dongduk Women's University has been selected for the 'Employment-Linked Key University' project for the second consecutive year.
  • The project, run by the Ministry of Education and the Korea Student Aid Foundation, provides practical experience in companies linked to students' majors to enhance employability.
  • The university plans to dispatch over 150 students as interns during the upcoming winter and summer breaks, aiming to utilize approximately 500 million won in project funds.

Dongduk Women's University has achieved a significant recognition by being selected for the 'Employment-Linked Key University' project for the second year running. This program, a key initiative by the Ministry of Education and the Korea Student Aid Foundation, is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and the demands of the job market. By facilitating internships in companies aligned with students' fields of study, the university is actively fostering practical skills and boosting the future career prospects of its students.

The university's commitment is evident in its plan to send more than 150 students for internships during the upcoming vacation periods. With a substantial budget allocated to this project, Dongduk Women's University is poised to offer valuable real-world experience. The focus is not merely on providing a temporary work opportunity, but on cultivating a 'virtuous cycle' where the skills gained directly address industry needs, leading to successful employment outcomes.

Employment-Linked Key University project for the second consecutive year selection is the result of recognizing the university's job-centered education and employment support capabilities.

โ€” Kim Myung-aePresident of Dongduk Women's University, commenting on the university's achievement.

President Kim Myung-ae expressed pride in the university's repeated selection, viewing it as a testament to its effective job-oriented education and robust employment support systems. She affirmed the university's dedication to expanding the program by continuously identifying new participating companies and increasing the scale of operations, ensuring that a greater number of students can benefit from this invaluable initiative.

In the future, we will continue to discover new participating companies and strengthen support so that more students can participate by expanding the scale of project operations.

โ€” Kim Myung-aePresident of Dongduk Women's University, outlining future plans for the employment project.
Source Hankyoreh Original article in Korean