– 8 newly designated geospatial data specialized universities –
□ The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (Minister Hee-ryong Won Won) went through the screening of 16 universities that submitted applications in accordance with the 「Spatial Data Innovative Talent Cultivation Project」, which is a part of the ministries collaborative human resources training project. Eight specialized universities were newly designated.
ㅇ The project to nurture innovative talents in geospatial data is to nurture talents in the field of geospatial data that can be used as a new industry engine for the future. business to support
□ The Geospatial Information Industry Promotion Agency, the organization implementing the MOLIT project, held a business briefing session on March 3 and openly recruited specialized universities. As a result, a total of 29 universities nationwide applied,
ㅇ In consideration of the strict evaluation of the Steering Committee composed of external evaluation members (total of 8) and balanced regional development, the final 8 specialized universities* were designated as the priority selection method for the highest ranked universities by region.
* (Metropolitan area) Inha University, Seoul National University, Kyunghee University, Anyang University / (Chungcheong region) Namseoul University, Cheongju University / (Daegu·Gyeongbuk·Gangwon region) Kyungpook National University / (Honam·Jeju region) Chonbuk National University
ㅇ Designated specialized universities select tasks that fit the characteristics of each university among 5 innovation tasks* for geospatial information, write a business plan, sign a business agreement with the Spatial Data Industry Promotion Agency in June, and plan to carry out a talent cultivation project from July .
* ①Big data analysis and AI technology implementation, ②Smart city integrated platform construction, ③S/W development to improve spatial information quality, ④Drones-based 3D spatial information construction, etc.
□ Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Kang Joo-yeop, director of land information policy, said, “In order to nurture experts* in the geospatial data field, which is a key industry in the era of the 4th industrial revolution, has come”,
* Currently, a total of 18 specialized schools (4 high schools, 4 junior colleges, 10 graduate schools) are designated and operated, producing 1,402 professionals (June 14 - February 6)
ㅇ “Through this 'Innovative Talent Cultivation Project', the geospatial information convergence manpower nurturing project will be expanded to four-year universities,
ㅇ It is meaningful to contribute to industrial development through the production of demand-tailored professional manpower required by the industry, and we will do our best to nurture competent geospatial data talent who will lead the future.”
□ If you have any questions about the project, please contact the Geospatial Data Industry Promotion Agency (031-606-2536, 031-606-2549), which is an organization that conducts the project to foster innovative talents in geospatial data.
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Overview of the project for nurturing innovative talents in geospatial data in collaboration with ministries
□ Promotion background and process
ㅇ (Prospect) Promotion of nurturing technical manpower (specialized high school, vocational college) and high-level manpower (specialized graduate school) with inter-industry convergence and inter-industry competencies required for the site of the geospatial data industry ('14~)
– (Designation of specialized overseas Chinese schools) 14 high schools specialized in geospatial information ('4~), 17 junior colleges ('4~), and 14 graduate schools ('10~) designated and operated (as of February 22.2),
– (Status of application) School operating expenses (purchasing practical equipment, etc.) for high schools and vocational colleges, and scholarship student tuition and management expenses for graduate schools
* Produced 582 graduates, including 715 high school students, 105 junior college students, and 1,402 graduate students (∼'22.2)
ㅇ (Cultivation of innovative talents) Apply for the Ministry of Education’s “Ministry of Education Collaborative Talent Cultivation Project (new)*” budget and reflect it in the 22 government budget (420 billion won in spatial information out of 12.15 billion won)
* As a project included in the Ministry of Education 'University Innovation Project', 7 ministries and new technologies (future car, hydrogen battery, semiconductor, AI, spatial information, etc. 14) promote human resource development ('22~'24)
□ Business details
ㅇ (Project name) Geospatial data innovation talent nurturing project
ㅇ (Project period* / Project cost**) '22 ~ '24 / 1,215 million won ('22)
* In 22, the implementation year, university support (7 months) from July in consideration of project preparation organizations, etc.
ㅇ (Subject to support) Four-year universities that can operate* geospatial information-related education courses
ㅇ (Amount of application) A total of 4 8-year universities (3 years application)
ㅇ (project goal) 40 per school, 320 geospatial data graduates per year
ㅇ (Contents of support) Special education for geospatial information major subjects, support for infrastructure improvement
* Labor costs, scholarships, teacher training, specialized activities, textbook development, training equipment purchase costs, etc.
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Geospatial Information Professional Training Project Status
□ Number of Beneficiaries by Year
【Standard: People】
□ Number of people discharged
【Unit: people】
