Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) held the 'Career Discovery: University and Elementary–Middle–High School Camp' as part of the Regional Innovation Project based on Local Government–University Cooperation (RIS).

The camp, held at the Wanju County Talent Development Foundation and the Buan New & Renewable Energy Theme Park on February 2–3, connected students from JBNU and nine other participating universities in the Jeonbuk region with elementary, middle, and high school students as mentors and mentees. It provided opportunities to explore careers related to future advanced convergence majors.

The main components of the camp included △ lectures and hands-on experiences in future advanced technology fields △ selection of future advanced technology fields and career analysis △ ideation and expression training to establish career, study, and life strategies △ team-based portfolio preparation and utilization △ small presentations based on project work. The program was prepared by the JBNU RIS University Innovation Center to provide participating students with career planning information and to cultivate socially creative talent that serves as the foundation for regional social innovation.

Kim Hyun-kyung, Director of the RIS University Innovation Center and Professor in the Division of Science Education at JBNU, said, 'We will expand career choice opportunities for regional students through continuous career exploration activities related to future advanced convergence majors,' adding, 'We will plan and implement educational programs that enhance understanding of job roles and required competencies to fulfill the region's social and educational responsibilities.'