The National University of Gunsan's RISE Project Team announced on the 26th that they have successfully concluded the '2025 Academic Year Blue Field Program,' aimed at fostering talent in the field of marine and fisheries specialization.

This program was designed to provide industry-focused learning opportunities for current students majoring in marine and fisheries-related fields, supporting practical skills enhancement and career exploration through non-curricular education. Current professionals in the marine, fisheries, and bio-industry sectors participated as mentors to enhance practicality and expertise.

Mentors such as Kim Son-bin, CEO of Hwaudang, Jang Eun, a manager, Choi In-jeong, CEO of Yeongin Bio, Kim Woon-bong, CEO of Haesin, Lee Eung-seo, manager of Gohsanghan Company, Son Jung-seong, a section chief at Gunsan City Hall, and Kang Seong-jun, a senior official, accompanied the students on field trips and conducted job and career mentoring sessions.

The participating students visited marine and fisheries-related companies and institutions to understand industry trends, observe facilities and processes, gain insights into job roles, and engage in Q&A sessions to directly witness how their academic theories are applied in real-world settings. Beyond mere field trips, the enhanced communication with industry practitioners was praised for helping strengthen job skills and career direction setting.

One student who participated in the program stated, "Seeing and hearing directly from the field has deepened my understanding of my major and has become an opportunity to think more concretely about my career path." Professors Yoo Hyeon-hee and Heo Jun-wook expressed their commitment to further enhancing the program to increase students' professional skills and career competitiveness through substantial experiences linked to regional industries.

The National University of Gunsan's RISE Project Team plans to continue focusing on cultivating practical professional talent by expanding industry-academic collaborative education and field-centered non-curricular programs that reflect regional industrial demands.