AI-powered fulfillment company Wekep signed an industry-academic cooperation agreement with Incheon Semiconductor High School to provide students with practical training and employment opportunities, klnews.co.kr reported.
The agreement aims to cultivate localized, practice-oriented talent suited for industrial fields. Incheon Semiconductor High School operates as a specialized high school designed to train technical professionals in the semiconductor and software sectors.
Wekep plans to run on-site training programs primarily for third-year students currently enrolled in the school’s IT-related departments prior to upcoming departmental restructuring. Operating logistics centers via an AI fulfillment system, Wekep said that the partnership builds vital touchpoints with software and IT personnel who understand its underlying technology.
The partnership provides students with structured field training and job placement opportunities tailored to their majors and aptitudes. Training schedules are established through prior consultations between the company and the school.
During the operational periods, Wekep complies with industrial safety regulations and labor standards. The company will also provide student evaluations and feedback while supporting regular site inspections through close communication with supervising teachers.
Wekep previously established a tiered network of academic partnerships spanning from high schools to graduate schools, including Yeongjong International Logistics High School, Ja능 University, Dankook University, and Incheon National University’s Northeast Asia Logistics Postgraduate School. The new agreement expands the company’s collaboration scope from logistics majors directly into the IT and software domains.
“Ecommerce logistics is rapidly shifting to a model where data and systems drive every part of the floor, from demand forecasting to receiving, storage, and shipping,” said Jang Bo-young, representative of Wekep. “However, no matter how advanced a system becomes, you need people who understand that system and know how to handle it in real-world conditions to actually raise logistics quality.”
“We will work closely with the school so that students with IT capabilities can experience AI-based logistics sites firsthand, build practical instincts, and turn those experiences into employment and growth,” Jang told klnews.co.kr.
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