Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kyutech ARISE, and NTT DATA MSE Sign Industry-Academia Cooperation Agreement for Embedded Software Talent Development
Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kyutech ARISE, and NTT DATA MSE have signed an industry-academia cooperation agreement to reskill embedded software engineers. By leveraging academic and industrial expertise through a centralized hub, they aim to build a sustainable training model that integrates theory with practice.
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Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), Kyutech ARISE Corp., and NTT DATA MSE Corp. have signed an industry-academia partnership agreement aimed at fostering talent in the embedded software field.
Under this agreement, the parties will provide an educational program focused on reskilling engineers active in the field. By dividing roles and collaborating, they aim to build a training model where engineers can continuously learn, surpassing the traditional limits of on-the-job training.
[Background and Challenges]
As products in the mobility and manufacturing industries become more sophisticated, the scale and complexity of embedded software development have increased, driving up the demand for development talent. Due to the high level of expertise required and the impact of the aging population, the number of engineers is insufficient, making talent acquisition a major industry challenge. With OJT alone becoming increasingly difficult, there is an urgent need for systematic training that connects academic theory with practical application.
[Overview and Roles]
The three parties will deploy educational programs for field engineers. Kyutech ARISE will act as a hub for industry-academia collaboration, with the following roles:
- Kyushu Institute of Technology: Theoretical education and curriculum design
- Kyutech ARISE: Bridging academic and industrial expertise, designing and operating programs
- NTT DATA MSE: Providing practical field knowledge and learning opportunities
[About the Educational Program]
The curriculum covers fundamental technologies such as C/C++, RTOS, and microcontroller control, moving to advanced topics including Linux, IoT, next-generation semiconductors, AI, autonomous driving (SDV), and data integration technology. The goal is to cultivate engineers who can not only implement code but also understand requirements and make design decisions.
[Future Outlook]
Moving forward, the partners aim to expand the model beyond specific organizations, validating and presenting an industry-academia collaborative training model to contribute to the sustainable development of the mobility and manufacturing sectors.
Under this agreement, the parties will provide an educational program focused on reskilling engineers active in the field. By dividing roles and collaborating, they aim to build a training model where engineers can continuously learn, surpassing the traditional limits of on-the-job training.
[Background and Challenges]
As products in the mobility and manufacturing industries become more sophisticated, the scale and complexity of embedded software development have increased, driving up the demand for development talent. Due to the high level of expertise required and the impact of the aging population, the number of engineers is insufficient, making talent acquisition a major industry challenge. With OJT alone becoming increasingly difficult, there is an urgent need for systematic training that connects academic theory with practical application.
[Overview and Roles]
The three parties will deploy educational programs for field engineers. Kyutech ARISE will act as a hub for industry-academia collaboration, with the following roles:
- Kyushu Institute of Technology: Theoretical education and curriculum design
- Kyutech ARISE: Bridging academic and industrial expertise, designing and operating programs
- NTT DATA MSE: Providing practical field knowledge and learning opportunities
[About the Educational Program]
The curriculum covers fundamental technologies such as C/C++, RTOS, and microcontroller control, moving to advanced topics including Linux, IoT, next-generation semiconductors, AI, autonomous driving (SDV), and data integration technology. The goal is to cultivate engineers who can not only implement code but also understand requirements and make design decisions.
[Future Outlook]
Moving forward, the partners aim to expand the model beyond specific organizations, validating and presenting an industry-academia collaborative training model to contribute to the sustainable development of the mobility and manufacturing sectors.
FAQ
What is the goal of the partnership by Kyutech and others?
The goal is to build a sustainable reskilling model that bridges theory and practice to solve the shortage of embedded software engineers.
What characterizes this training program?
It is a systematic curriculum where a hub bridges academic and practical knowledge, covering everything from fundamentals to AI and SDV technology.
Who is the target audience?
It targets professional engineers currently working in the field for reskilling, rather than students.