SK Telecom is set to cultivate practical talent in the security and network sectors necessary for the AI transformation era. The initiative aims to enhance the application of AI in industrial settings through hands-on training programs as AI becomes increasingly integrated into corporate infrastructure.
On June 21, SK Telecom announced that it will operate the ALEPH program, a training course for practical talent in AI security and networking, in collaboration with the Korea IT Academy as part of the Ministry of Employment and Labor's K-New Deal Academy project.
ALEPH is a practical AX training program fully funded by the government. It focuses on real-world projects and portfolio development, allowing participants to design and build a simulated corporate network environment while detecting and responding to security threats.
The training will take place in Daejeon, Daegu, and Busan from August to November next year, conducted in person on weekdays. Participants will engage in tasks closely resembling actual corporate environments, including AI-based network operations, security policy design, corporate infrastructure development, anomaly detection, and incident response. SK Telecom plans to incorporate its own industry case studies into the curriculum and provide mentoring and project reviews from current professionals.
The program is open to unemployed youth aged 15 to 34. The training costs, valued at 19.6 million won, will be fully covered by the government, and eligible participants may also receive training allowances of up to 500,000 won per month.
Kim Gu-young, head of SK Telecom's Enterprise Business Division, stated, "As AI expands into core areas of business, the importance of practical skills to apply and operate AI in real work settings is growing. Through ALEPH, we aim to support the development of practical talent in AI security and networking and contribute to the broader adoption of AI in the industry."
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