Thirty students from vocational high schools in Busan applied for the employment-linked job training program at Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), with six ultimately accepted. Among the 50 successful candidates nationwide, 12% were from Busan.
On October 20, the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education announced the results of the KAI selection process, which was jointly conducted by the Ministry of Education and local education offices.
The successful candidates included three from Busan Aviation High School, two from Busan Mechanical High School, and one from Busan Automotive Meister High School. Last year, four students from Busan were selected and successfully employed, and this year, the number of accepted candidates increased by two.
All three students assigned to KAI from Busan Aviation High School, which is graduating its first class this year, passed the selection process. These graduates are set to enter the aerospace industry after the school transitioned from a general high school to a specialized aviation institution.
The KAI selection process allocated a specific number of candidates to each vocational high school across the country. Only the designated number of students from each school could apply, and after the Ministry of Education communicated the allocations, schools recommended students for the selection process.
A total of 30 candidates were allocated for the Busan region, resulting in a 20% acceptance rate. However, the total number of applicants nationwide was not separately counted, making it difficult to directly compare the overall competition rate with that of the Busan region.
The accepted students had consistently prepared during their high school years by focusing on their major studies, obtaining certifications, and managing their grades and attendance. Some students had aimed for employment at KAI since the beginning of their studies, acquiring relevant skills.
A representative from the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education stated, "After compiling the students' records, it is clear that they diligently engaged in school life for three years, obtaining various certifications and maintaining strict academic and attendance standards."
The six successful students will begin two months of job training at an aviation vocational school starting in November.
The representative added, "This training program is linked to employment, and unless there are significant disqualifications during the training period, they will be hired by KAI."
The employment-linked job training program for vocational high schools, initiated in 2022, is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Education and local education offices. It aims to provide training tailored to the job requirements of companies, facilitating employment for students to apply their specialized skills in the industry.
The Busan Metropolitan Office of Education plans to enhance specialized technical training demanded by the industry and expand employment support for vocational high school students to enter companies in their fields. They also intend to continue promoting job training programs linked to local industries.
Busan Superintendent of Education Kim Seok-jun remarked, "This achievement is a valuable result of the students' efforts combined with the school's professional vocational education. We will continue to actively support vocational high school students in leveraging their majors and aptitudes to enter excellent companies and grow into key technical talents that drive the local industry."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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