Background

• Realization of a Global Bio-Economy Education City through linkage between universities and the Education Development Special Zone Program

  With the designation of pilot Education Development Special Zones (1st round: Iksan, Namwon, Wanju, Muju, Buan; 2nd round: Jeonju, Gunsan, Jeongeup, Gimje, Imsil, Sunchang), it is necessary for universities to play a central role in establishing an education-city foundation, improving conditions for local talent settlement, and creating a virtuous regional talent circulation system

• Need to improve the employment rate of graduates from vocational high schools in Jeonbuk State, particularly within the province, and to operate university-specialized programs linked with vocational high schools to support employment and long-term regional settlement

Objectives

• To foster regional talent by identifying and operating innovative university–high school linkage education models, aligned with the four major strategies and ten key tasks of the Jeonbuk State Education Development Special Zone
• To enhance graduate employment rates and regional settlement through the operation of specialized programs for vocational high schools, aligned with regional characteristics and regional development strategies

Key Initiatives

T4-S3-1) Digital Transformation Response Program [Region-Led Innovation in Public Education]

• Operation of region-specific secondary education innovation linkage programs aligned with the Education Development Special Zone
• Establishment of digital-based teaching and learning environments to support personalized student-centered education
• Implementation of innovative school models, including the discovery of specialized curriculum models linked to regional and school-specific characteristics
  ※ University–city/county consortium required
  ※ Cities/counties must provide 30% matching funds for selected projects

T4-S3-2) Vocational High School Upgrade Program [Settlement-Oriented Talent Development Linked to Vocational High Schools]

• Support for the restructuring of vocational high schools and operation of employment support programs
• Fostering regional talent through the activation of Vocational Education Innovation Districts
  ※ University–Office of Education consortium required
  ※ City/county matching funds not required

Annual Implementation Plan (Example)