Chiayi County Government Helps Youth Establish Startups, Launches 7 Youth Empowerment Stations
The Chiayi County Government is promoting the "Youth Empowerment Station" project to support local youth entrepreneurship. Adding 4 new stations this year, they now operate 7 locations, having matched about 60 startup resources over the past 3 years.
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(CNA Reporter Tsai Chih-ming, Chiayi County, 16th) The Chiayi County Government is promoting the "Youth Empowerment Station" project to help local youth establish their startups. Today, a launch event for new stations was held at the Highway Seafood Cafe in Budai Township. The Department of Labor and Youth Development stated that over the past 3 years, a total of 7 stations have been established, matching about 60 entrepreneurial resources and demonstrating solid results.
Chen Yi-han, Director of the Chiayi County Department of Labor and Youth Development, told the CNA reporter that the Youth Empowerment Station initiative started in 2023 and has gradually increased to 7 stations. This year, 4 new stations were established in Taibao, Zhuqi, Budai, and Dongshi. Young friends looking to start a business can visit any station to participate in various types of free entrepreneurship courses and youth gatherings.
Chen Yi-han stated that in the 3 years since the Youth Empowerment Station was launched, 261 entrepreneurship courses and gatherings have been held, with over 4,700 participants and about 60 startup resources matched. Through diverse design and community management, the reach of each empowerment station's community has accumulated over one million views, gradually enhancing the visibility of youth entrepreneurship and local connections.
Chiayi County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang also attended and stated that through different stations, people can share entrepreneurial experiences, seek guidance from teachers, and support each other, which is definitely helpful on the entrepreneurial journey. He welcomes young friends who want to start a business to participate in the activities of the Youth Empowerment Stations.
Chou Shih-chang, the representative of the "Dalin Hao" Youth Empowerment Station, shared that he has been responsible for executing the Dalin Youth Empowerment Station since the year 112 (2023). From sporadic participation initially to gradually accumulating local influence, after combining local issues with self-media dissemination, the record high is over a hundred participants in a single event.
The Department of Labor and Youth Development stated that this year, each station plans diverse courses and exchange activities based on local characteristics. The Dalin Hao station plans content on "Local Practice, Youth Cultivation, and Self-Exploration"; the Minxiong Commercial District Development Association station arranges "Cross-domain Experiment: Aesthetics Introduction, Innovation and Entrepreneurship"; the Lucao Chongliao Community Development Association station launches the course "Diverse Thinking × Capability Building, Developing Your Own Business Model".
In addition, among the 4 newly established stations, the Zhuqi station "Zhu Jia Mu Studio" plans a series of courses on "From Industrial Transformation to Brand Building"; the Taibao station "Yun Wei Taiwanese Cuisine" focuses on "Culinary Flavor Translation and Hospitality Entrepreneurship Empowerment"; the Budai station "Zhou Nan Salt Pan" will center on "The Practice of Translation: From Industry to Brand Development"; the Dongshi pilot station "Dongshi Commercial District Tourism Development Association" plans content on "Fishing Village Aesthetics Transformation and Innovative Product Development". (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150416
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(CNA Reporter Tsai Chih-ming, Chiayi County, 16th) The Chiayi County Government is promoting the "Youth Empowerment Station" project to help local youth establish their startups. Today, a launch event for new stations was held at the Highway Seafood Cafe in Budai Township. The Department of Labor and Youth Development stated that over the past 3 years, a total of 7 stations have been established, matching about 60 entrepreneurial resources and demonstrating solid results.
Chen Yi-han, Director of the Chiayi County Department of Labor and Youth Development, told the CNA reporter that the Youth Empowerment Station initiative started in 2023 and has gradually increased to 7 stations. This year, 4 new stations were established in Taibao, Zhuqi, Budai, and Dongshi. Young friends looking to start a business can visit any station to participate in various types of free entrepreneurship courses and youth gatherings.
Chen Yi-han stated that in the 3 years since the Youth Empowerment Station was launched, 261 entrepreneurship courses and gatherings have been held, with over 4,700 participants and about 60 startup resources matched. Through diverse design and community management, the reach of each empowerment station's community has accumulated over one million views, gradually enhancing the visibility of youth entrepreneurship and local connections.
Chiayi County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang also attended and stated that through different stations, people can share entrepreneurial experiences, seek guidance from teachers, and support each other, which is definitely helpful on the entrepreneurial journey. He welcomes young friends who want to start a business to participate in the activities of the Youth Empowerment Stations.
Chou Shih-chang, the representative of the "Dalin Hao" Youth Empowerment Station, shared that he has been responsible for executing the Dalin Youth Empowerment Station since the year 112 (2023). From sporadic participation initially to gradually accumulating local influence, after combining local issues with self-media dissemination, the record high is over a hundred participants in a single event.
The Department of Labor and Youth Development stated that this year, each station plans diverse courses and exchange activities based on local characteristics. The Dalin Hao station plans content on "Local Practice, Youth Cultivation, and Self-Exploration"; the Minxiong Commercial District Development Association station arranges "Cross-domain Experiment: Aesthetics Introduction, Innovation and Entrepreneurship"; the Lucao Chongliao Community Development Association station launches the course "Diverse Thinking × Capability Building, Developing Your Own Business Model".
In addition, among the 4 newly established stations, the Zhuqi station "Zhu Jia Mu Studio" plans a series of courses on "From Industrial Transformation to Brand Building"; the Taibao station "Yun Wei Taiwanese Cuisine" focuses on "Culinary Flavor Translation and Hospitality Entrepreneurship Empowerment"; the Budai station "Zhou Nan Salt Pan" will center on "The Practice of Translation: From Industry to Brand Development"; the Dongshi pilot station "Dongshi Commercial District Tourism Development Association" plans content on "Fishing Village Aesthetics Transformation and Innovative Product Development". (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150416
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