LG Display is taking steps to secure talent for next-generation displays by collaborating with Yonsei University. As global competition intensifies around OLED technology, the company is enhancing its talent development system by selecting and training professionals from the university admission stage through to hiring.
On August 12, LG Display announced that it will hold an information session on August 24 at the LG Science Park ISC in Magok, Seoul, for students and parents interested in the Display Convergence Engineering program at Yonsei University.
The session will include an introduction to the program and LG Display, as well as details about the admission process for the 2027 academic year. Current students will also share insights about their experiences and the curriculum.
The Display Convergence Engineering program is a contract-based course jointly designed by LG Display and Yonsei University, linking education with employment. Students will receive on-site training and financial support during their studies, and those who meet certain criteria will have the opportunity to join LG Display upon graduation.
This program, established in 2021 through an agreement between LG Display and Yonsei University, is the first undergraduate contract program in South Korea that connects education with employment in the display field, selecting 30 new students each year starting from the 2023 academic year.
Over the past four years, a total of 120 students have been admitted. The program focuses on providing integrated education necessary for the industry, covering fundamental sciences such as physics and chemistry, as well as display devices, processes, and circuit design. The early admissions for the 2027 academic year will begin on September 7.
As the focus of competition in the display industry shifts from LCD to OLED and next-generation form factors, securing talent through contract programs is becoming increasingly important. The ability to understand technologies across various fields, including panel performance, materials, devices, and processes, is seen as directly linked to product competitiveness.
An LG Display representative stated, "In the face of fierce competition among global companies, securing talent is crucial for our country to maintain its technological leadership. We will present a roadmap for nurturing talent that can lead K-display technology in the global market."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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