- Practical training to foster skilled professionals ready for immediate deployment in biopharmaceutical manufacturing

PCMO (President: Min Cho), located in Hwasun, Jeollanam-do, announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Jeonnam Technical Science High School on April 23 to nurture talent for the regional bio industry.

This agreement is designed as an industry-academia collaboration model to cultivate professionals equipped with practical competencies required in the field at an early stage and to establish a sustainable growth foundation for the Jeonnam bio industry. In particular, the partnership focuses on linking systematic education and hands-on training from the high school level to develop a workforce that can be immediately deployed in production environments.

Key areas of cooperation include: ▲joint development and operation of customized curricula ▲implementation of industry internships and field training programs ▲development of programs to enhance expertise and job competencies for students and faculty ▲sharing of facilities, equipment, and expert advisory resources ▲joint identification of research projects and collaborative problem-solving ▲strengthening regional connectivity through industry-academia cooperation activities.

PCMO plans to utilize its GMP training facility to provide students with hands-on experience in core technologies required in real industrial settings, including microbial cultivation, purification, and quality control. Through this initiative, the Center aims to systematically cultivate practice-oriented talent that aligns with industry demand, particularly in biopharmaceutical manufacturing roles

Jeonnam Technical Science High School will reinforce its industry demand-driven curriculum and support early career pathway design to enhance students’ employability. Additionally, the school aims to establish a stable workforce supply system by expanding partnerships with regional bio companies.

Meanwhile, PCMO will continue to expand collaboration with educational institutions in the region to nurture industry-ready talent from an early stage, thereby contributing to the sustainable growth and enhanced competitiveness of the Gwangju-Jeonnam bio industry.