Politics · South Korea · 3 hrs ago
South Korean vocational students begin overseas training in Germany, Australia and New Zealand
South Gyeongsang's education office is running an overseas internship program for students at vocational high schools in the province.
About 40 students from nine schools are taking part in training in Germany, Australia and New Zealand.
Nine students are training in Germany through a program linked to the country's system of combining work and study.
They are receiving classes and practical experience in turning and milling, and some past participants have found jobs at companies including Bosch.
Another 32 students are taking school-led placements: 24 are going to Australia for training in tourism, food processing or welding, while eight are studying construction in New Zealand.
The program is meant to build students' skills and broaden their chances of finding work overseas.
Education officials are checking safety arrangements in Germany and discussing job links with local companies; the office says it will strengthen cooperation with local organizations.
South Gyeongsang Province’s education office is running an overseas internship program for vocational high school students in Germany, Australia and New Zealand.
About 40 students from nine schools are taking part in tailored vocational training and practical work experience.
Nine students are in a Germany program, while 32 are in school-led programs in Australia and New Zealand.
The education office says the program aims to build students’ global skills and expand overseas employment opportunities.
- Who
- About 40 students from nine vocational high schools in South Gyeongsang Province.
- What
- They are taking part in overseas vocational training and practical placements.
- When
- The program is taking place this year; the Germany course began on September 28 and lasts eight weeks.
- Where
- Germany, Australia and New Zealand.
- Why
- To build students’ global skills and expand opportunities for overseas employment.
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The eight-week Germany course began at Eckert Schools in Bavaria.
An education office inspection team stayed in Germany to check student accommodation safety and discuss employment links with local companies.
- Participants
- About 40 students from nine schools
- Germany program
- 9 students
- School-led programs
- 32 students
- Germany training
- Eight weeks at Eckert Schools in Bavaria
- Australia placements
- 24 students in Sydney and Melbourne
- New Zealand placement
- 8 students in Auckland
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We will strengthen cooperation with local institutions so students can gain practical experience in a safe environment and move onto the world stage.