The Seongnam Youth Foundation in Gyeonggi Province kicked off its 2026 Seongnam Youth AI Camp with an orientation and hands-on workshop on August 1, marking the start of a three-month practical AI training program.
According to the foundation on August 4, all 30 participants, selected through in-person interviews in July, attended the training.
Participants shared the training schedule and operational methods, networked with each other, and engaged in basic exercises using natural language prompts to create AI-based web services through a program called 'Vibe Coding.'
The training is designed to allow non-majors to directly implement AI services.
The curriculum will be conducted in a hybrid format over approximately three months, combining online and offline sessions.
Every Wednesday will feature an online pre-learning and project design day, while Saturdays will be dedicated to 'Meetup Days' for planning and developing AI web services (MVPs).
The 2026 Seongnam Youth AI Camp aims to enhance the AI capabilities and digital skills of young people in the Seongnam area.
All training costs are fully covered, and practical sessions will utilize AI development environments such as Cursor Pro and Claude API. After the program concludes, outstanding participants will receive awards from the foundation's CEO.
Participants at the orientation expressed their enthusiasm, stating, "I used to think AI was daunting, but it's impressive that we can create services ourselves," and "I'm excited about the practical training that can be applied to employment and entrepreneurship. Working on projects with local youth who share similar interests is motivating."
Meanwhile, Yang Kyung-seok, the foundation's CEO, remarked, "All selected participants attended the first training session, and we will support them in building their AI practical skills and gaining project experience and portfolios through this program."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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