Policy Directions and Challenges on Careers Education in Higher Education

It is very important for the students, society and nation to prepare for the systematic career preparation in higher education phase due to the high rate of university entrance in Korea. The government has been contributed to university career education in promoting policies to support employment of university students. However, there is an indication that the organic linkage of policies by ministries is insufficient and does not reflect the characteristics of universities and the needs of its members. It is pointed out that systematic career education is needed at higher education level in preparation for technology such as artificial intelligence and labor market changes. Therefore, this study suggests the basic directions and challenges of career education policy in higher education and proposes effective career education system and operational management method in university. ..