Suwon Agricultural Bio-Science High School Makes Fresh Start as Gyeonggi Province Apprenticeship School…Collaborates with Bakery & Confectionery Industry

Suwon Agricultural Bio-Science High School held the "2026 Gyeonggi Province Apprenticeship School (G.I.F.T. School) Inauguration Ceremony" in the school's audiovisual room on the 16th and launched customized vocational education in partnership with local enterprises.

The Suwon Office of Education (Superintendent Kim Hye-ri) explained that the Gyeonggi Province Apprenticeship School is a vocational education program that links school education with enterprise on-site training, enabling students to develop both specialized knowledge and practical competencies.

Suwon already operates the Gyeonggi Province Apprenticeship School at Maehyang Women's Information High School, Samil Industrial High School, and Suwon Industrial High School. Suwon Agricultural Bio-Science High School will now conduct apprenticeship education centered on the Department of Food Bioscience, collaborating with local enterprises in the bakery and confectionery field.

The inauguration ceremony at Suwon Agricultural Bio-Science High School was attended by apprenticeship program students, faculty, representatives from partner enterprises, and parents. The event included reports on project progress, appointment of the Apprenticeship School Operating Committee members, vision declarations and pledges by student representatives, and mentoring sessions between enterprises and students.

Notably, students and enterprise representatives were connected as mentees and mentors, deepening understanding of the industrial workplace and sharing visions regarding career paths and employment.

Superintendent Kim Hye-ri of the Suwon Office of Education stated, "The Gyeonggi Province Apprenticeship School is a valuable opportunity for students to practice knowledge learned in school at industrial sites and concretely design their career paths. We will strengthen collaboration between local enterprises and schools, and actively support students in developing expertise in a safe environment to grow as talented workers for future industries."