Human Capital Development
under the EEC Model

The EEC Model

promotes an education approach that develops workforce skills in line with modern, “demand-driven” education principles. It aims to enhance human capital
and produce manpower that meets the needs of industry sectors—an essential factor in fostering investment within the EEC area. This approach creates opportunities
for young people to graduate with the right competencies, secure suitable employment, and attain sustainable, well-paid careers.

Human capital development under the EEC Model is divided into three categories:

EEC Model Type A

This pathway offers degree-level programs or vocational certificates
(Vocational Certificate/Higher Vocational Certificate), jointly developed
by educational institutions and industry partners. Students study
free of charge, are guaranteed employment, and receive attractive
income opportunities, with private-sector support provided
through scholarships throughout the entire program.

EEC Model Type B

This category consists of short-term training programs designed to
urgently upgrade or reskill the workforce. The government subsidizes
up to 50% of the training costs, while the private sector covers
the remainder and is eligible to claim a 2.5-times tax deduction
as an incentive to encourage investment in
human resource development.

EEC Model Type C

This pathway focuses on upgrading competencies for the transition
to next-generation technologies, including Automation Transformation
(AX), Digital Transformation (DX), and Green Transformation (GX).
The target group includes engineering or technical graduates
who have been unemployed for no longer than six months and
are under 30 years of age. Pilot courses include Semiconductor,
Automation, and EV-related programs.

Participants who complete the training are registered as
job-ready candidates. Investors or employers who hire these
registered trainees will be refunded 100% of the training costs by
the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO). This mechanism
ensures continuity in training and helps meet the future workforce
demands of investors operating in the EEC.

Total manpower demand for target industries in the EEC (2025–2029): 156,879 positions, disaggregated by industry as follows:

1. 1. Next-Generation Automotive
20,403 positions
No specific educational requirement: 0
Vocational Certificate / High Vocational Certificate: 13,029
Bachelor’s Degree: 7,248
Above Bachelor’s Degree: 126
2. Intelligent Electronics
43,198 positions
No specific educational requirement: 0
Vocational Certificate / High Vocational Certificate: 25,844
Bachelor’s Degree: 15,601
Above Bachelor’s Degree: 1,754
3. High-Value Tourism
10,232 positions
No specific educational requirement: 1,370
Vocational Certificate / High Vocational Certificate: 2,443
Bachelor’s Degree: 7,248
Above Bachelor’s Degree: 126
4. Food for the Future
520 positions
No specific educational requirement: 0
Vocational Certificate / High Vocational Certificate: 249
Bachelor’s Degree: 271
Above Bachelor’s Degree: 0
5. Automation and Robotics
16,043 positions
No specific educational requirement: 0
Vocational Certificate / High Vocational Certificate: 7,482
Bachelor’s Degree: 6,781
Above Bachelor’s Degree: 1,780
6. Aviation
7,053 positions
No specific educational requirement: 0
Vocational Certificate / High Vocational Certificate: 689
Bachelor’s Degree: 6,364
Above Bachelor’s Degree: 0
7. Biofuel and Biochemical
6,380 positions
No specific educational requirement: 0
Vocational Certificate / High Vocational Certificate: 1,619
Bachelor’s Degree: 4,160
Above Bachelor’s Degree: 602
8. Advanced Agriculture and Biotechnology
1,519 positions
No specific educational requirement: 1,268
Vocational Certificate / High Vocational Certificate: 217
Bachelor’s Degree: 10
Above Bachelor’s Degree: 24
9. Digital
7,358 positions
No specific educational requirement: 0
Vocational Certificate / High Vocational Certificate: 2,858
Bachelor’s Degree: 4,500
Above Bachelor’s Degree: 0
10. Medical and Comprehensive Healthcare
10,857 positions
No specific educational requirement: 5,107
Vocational Certificate / High Vocational Certificate: 129
Bachelor’s Degree: 5,513
Above Bachelor’s Degree: 108
11. Rail Systems
24,246 positions
No specific educational requirement: 15,690
Vocational Certificate / High Vocational Certificate: 4,899
Bachelor’s Degree: 3,232
Above Bachelor’s Degree: 427
12. Maritime Commerce
6,700 positions
No specific educational requirement: 0
Vocational Certificate / High Vocational Certificate: 4,836
Bachelor’s Degree: 1,864
Above Bachelor’s Degree: 0
13. Logistics
2,370 positions
No specific educational requirement: 0
Vocational Certificate / High Vocational Certificate: 1,239
Bachelor’s Degree: 1,131
Above Bachelor’s Degree: 2,370

Total manpower demand by cluster (2025–2029): 503,001 positions

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