Through the ICT Innovation Square expansion project currently being implemented by Korea Polytechnic Asan, the university expressed confidence that it will contribute to the establishment of an AI megacity in the Chungcheong region by helping graduates settle in local companies and revitalizing the AI convergence industry, which is the university’s goal for this year. An official said “Currently, the Chungcheong region is a major center for digital education and is playing a role in creating an industrial ecosystem with job creation. With the goal of creating an AI megacity in the Chungcheong region, we are doing our best to continue fostering AI practitioners to contribute to the development of the domestic ICT industry.” With only the last recruitment date left in September, let’s take a look at the details of how to apply for the specific ICT Innovation Square Spreading Project course at Korea Polytechnic Asan.

How to Apply for ICT Innovation Square Training in Cheonan and Asan

The application for the 2023 ICT Innovation Square Expansion Project training is an online application, and can be made by accessing the (Chungcheongnam-do) ICT Innovation Square website, registering as a member, and selecting the AI Convergence Education ⊥ AI/Blockchain/Data/IoT ⊥ Chungnam ⊥ Korea Polytechnic (Asan) course. After registering and logging in on the ICT Innovation Square website, you can check all education and event programs from artificial intelligence to blockchain data, IoT, online coding education, corporate cooperation projects, events, competitions, and makerathons at a glance. In addition, you can find space and device information, as well as news related to the ICT Innovation Square expansion project.

To apply, click on AI Convergence Education in the category on the top right to see the courses being offered. The order is AI, blockchain, data, IoT, online coding education, and corporate cooperation projects. 

If you click on the AI part to access the platform, you can find AI trainings in the entire Chungcheong region at a glance. Through the categories at the top, you can check the ongoing courses as well as categorize the AI trainings in each region. For example, if you want to check out the AI training programs at Korea Polytechnic Asan, you can click on the Chungcheongnam-do category. As of mid-July, all applications for AI have been closed, and the 1st and 2nd courses on neural network and data classification learning for natural language processing AI, the 1st course on natural language processing AI development for building intelligent operating systems, and the 2nd and 4th courses on image cognitive AI development using computer vision technology are being held online and offline.

Increasing competitiveness of AI-BC specialized industries 

Increased demand for AI specialists

Korea Polytechnic Asan has added data and IoT to its digital new technology education field this year, expanding the number of trainees and providing a curriculum optimized for the growth of advanced digital talents to be linked to its policy of ‘building a talent ladder’ by improving the selection method of trainees and intensive management through mid-term evaluation.

Uisun Choi, Director of Korea Polytechnic Asan Industry Academic Cooperation said “ICT Innovation Square education has played an important role in distributing AI and SW-related education and manpower to the region, which was seen as somewhat concentrated in the Seoul metropolitan area a few years ago. The 2023 ICT Innovation Square expansion project we are conducting is expected to improve the competitiveness of specialized industries in the Chungcheong region and AI-BC specialized industries and increase the demand for AI professionals. Anyone can participate in the ongoing curriculum, so please show your interest.”

* This article was produced in collaboration with Korea Polytechnic Asan Industry Academic Cooperation.