{
  "id": 13873105,
  "title": "SK Group opens 2-year AI academy with $2,200 monthly allowance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/sk-group-opens-2-year-ai-academy-with-2-200-monthly-allowance",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-12T04:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261012/sk-group-opens-2-year-ai-academy-with-2200-monthly-allowance"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SK Group is set to launch a two-year AI-focused training program called SK AIGEN, with a monthly stipend of approximately $2,200 for participants. Aimed at individuals aged 19 to 34, the initiative will commence in March 2027 and enroll around 50 learners. The program provides participants with training, mentoring, and workspace, but no job guarantees or degree awards upon completion. During the initial year, learners will work on individual or team projects utilizing AI to address challenges faced by various stakeholders. In the second year, participants will gain practical experience in areas relevant to their career aspirations or project objectives, receiving guidance from SK's mentors and experts. SK emphasizes that participants have no obligations after completing the program.",
  "summary": "SK Group will launch a two-year, full-time, non-degree program for aspiring developers and early-career innovators focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve real-world problems, the conglomerate said Monday. Participants in the initiative will receive a monthly stipend of 3 million won (approximately $2,200) to support their intensive training and practical application projects. The…",
  "key_points": [
    "SK Group launches 2-year AI training program called SK AIGEN.",
    "Monthly stipend of $2,200 provided for participants aged 19-34.",
    "Program begins in March 2027 with 50 learners enrolled."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Investing in specialized talent through direct stipends signals a shift toward practical, project-based training designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world artificial intelligence applications.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "SK Group opens 2-year AI academy with $2,200 monthly allowance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/sk-group-opens-2-year-ai-academy-with-2-200-monthly-allowance-13876691",
        "published": "2026-10-12T05:07:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}