{
  "id": 13876691,
  "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",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "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 academy, named SK AIGEN, starting in March 2027. This full-time, non-degree program targets aspiring developers and early-career innovators aged 19 to 34 who aim to utilize artificial intelligence to solve real-world issues. Each participant will receive a monthly allowance of 3 million won, equivalent to approximately $2,200, to support their intensive training and practical application projects throughout the program's duration.\n\nThe SK AIGEN initiative is open to 50 participants and combines AI and generation, focusing on using AI to tackle problems faced by individuals, companies, and society. During the first year, participants will plan and execute individual or team projects employing AI solutions. In the second year, they will gain hands-on experience in fields relevant to their career or project objectives. SK will connect participants with mentors and experts to facilitate their learning and development.\n\nIt is important to note that the SK AIGEN program does not guarantee a job at SK or grant a degree upon completion. Participants have no obligations after finishing 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…",
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      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-12T04:42:03.000Z"
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  "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."
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