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| CJ CheilJedang CEO Choi Eun-seok, right, and Korea University President Chung Jin-taek pose for a picture after signing a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in fostering talent in the food and bio industries at Korea University in Seoul, Friday. Courtesy of CJ CheilJedang |
By Kim Jae-heun
CJ CheilJedang said Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea University to foster talent in the food and bio industries.
The food company will provide business lectures by executives and field experts in connection with a curriculum and hold various technical seminars as well. It held a special lecture on Jan. 12 on the subject of CheilJedang's food business, job selection and employment for job seekers at Korea University.
It will also offer regular industrial field training to junior and senior undergraduates.
"I hope that our cooperation with Korea University will give students a good opportunity to gain practical work experience, explore jobs and plan their future," CheilJedang CEO Choi Eun-seok said. "The company will work harder to foster the best talent and establish innovative organizational culture to become a global lifestyle company."
"I hope that today's agreement will create a stronger relationship between the academy and business sector in fostering, hiring and conducting joint research. I expect the two organizations to create the best synergy from this," President of Korea University Chung Jin-taek said.
CheilJedang has been signing agreements with Yonsei University, Seoul National University, and POSTECH to give scholarships to students and foster new talent since 2018. More than 50 people joined the food company to work in its research and development center, production technology team and manufacturing plants as of last year.
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