KOREATECH Students Win Minister of Employment and Labor Award at '2026 MECA KOREA CUP'
Students from the Work-Learning Dual Degree Program at the Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH) recently received the Minister of Employment and Labor Award, the top honor, at the '2026 MECA KOREA CUP' competition. This event served as a platform for students to compete in practical skills and technical expertise, and the KOREATECH students demonstrated their capabilities by achieving outstanding results.
The competition was held on the 6th at the Damheon Hall of the Damheon Silhak Building at KOREATECH. The Work-Learning Dual Degree Program is an educational curriculum where students learn theory at school while simultaneously gaining practical experience in the field; this award proves that the students have acquired practical skills through this field-oriented education.
The students who received the Minister of Employment and Labor Award were highly rated by the judges for showcasing creative ideas and a high level of technical skill during the competition preparation process. In particular, this competition holds great significance in discovering and fostering talent needed for future industrial sites.
A KOREATECH official stated that they hope the students gain confidence through this competition and continue to grow into professional talent equipped with practical field skills. This award once again confirmed that the university's educational approach is effective in enhancing adaptability to the field.