NETDA hosts AI camp for young students

To give young students hands-on exposure to the latest tech industry trends and better equip them for job market, the Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security of Nantong Economic and Technological Development Area organized a training camp on Aug 13.

Young participants explore the Zilang Zhigu OPC Community. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_78ba52d6e1ed]

The event brought together about 40 participants to the Nantong Planning Exhibition Hall, where they gained a broad overview of the city's technological development strategy — with a special focus on artificial intelligence-related fields like digital innovation and advanced manufacturing.

The group then visited Zilang Zhigu One Person Company (OPC) Community, Dioo Microelectronics and Zhongtian Technology Submarine Cable, getting an up-close look at how each enterprise develops and manufactures its products.

A standout session was an expert-led lecture on AI, which offered hands-on training in practical workplace skills, including AI-assisted copywriting, image generation, video production, and an introduction to OPC community incubation and operations.

One participant said, "The training gave me practical, ready-to-use skills that I can apply directly in a modern workplace."