Samsung and SK Hynix partner with universities in South Korea
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are partnering with South Korean universities to create specialized 'contract departments' focused on AI and semiconductor training. These programs provide students with scholarships and guaranteed employment in exchange for academic performance and post-graduation service.
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This model highlights how major tech firms are directly shaping higher education to secure a pipeline of skilled labor in critical high-tech industries.
--> In South Korea, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are partnering with universities on programs in artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Such programs provide financial support for students and create pathways to employment at the companies. As CNBC reports , they fall into the category of contract departments, under which companies help develop courses, fund education and build a talent pipeline.
At Sogang University's Department of Semiconductor System Engineering, established jointly with SK Hynix, all enrolled students automatically receive a company scholarship. Students who meet academic requirements are guaranteed employment at SK Hynix after completing their studies.
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