Kaohsiung Opens 36 Vocational Training Courses to Help Unemployed Re-enter Workforce
The Kaohsiung City Labor Bureau launched 36 diverse vocational courses focusing on AI, smart manufacturing, and digital marketing to empower the unemployed and address industry labor shortages.
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To assist unemployed workers in returning to the workforce, the Kaohsiung City Labor Bureau has integrated resources from industry, government, and academia to launch diverse vocational training programs. This year, 36 classes have been planned across three major categories: industrial, commercial, and medical/home services, with enrollment already underway.
The Labor Bureau stated that courses are designed based on industrial trends and corporate hiring needs. By collaborating with companies, unions, and universities, the programs introduce practical instructors and industry experience, allowing participants to transition smoothly into the workplace after graduation. Eligible applicants include unemployed individuals aged 15 or older who have a desire to work but lack skills.
Featured courses this year include 'Automated PLC and AI Logistics Vehicle Design and Application,' 'AI Digital Marketing and Multimedia Integration,' and creative product marketing classes that blend cultural heritage with environmental concepts. These training sessions also link with government employment incentives. For instance, a new immigrant who completed a culinary course successfully found a job through a local employment center and was eligible for re-employment rewards, while the employer could apply for hiring subsidies.
The Labor Bureau emphasized that talent cultivation must balance social development with industry pulses. Future efforts will continue to review course content and strengthen links with industries to enhance the quality of the labor force and balance supply and demand in the job market.
The Labor Bureau stated that courses are designed based on industrial trends and corporate hiring needs. By collaborating with companies, unions, and universities, the programs introduce practical instructors and industry experience, allowing participants to transition smoothly into the workplace after graduation. Eligible applicants include unemployed individuals aged 15 or older who have a desire to work but lack skills.
Featured courses this year include 'Automated PLC and AI Logistics Vehicle Design and Application,' 'AI Digital Marketing and Multimedia Integration,' and creative product marketing classes that blend cultural heritage with environmental concepts. These training sessions also link with government employment incentives. For instance, a new immigrant who completed a culinary course successfully found a job through a local employment center and was eligible for re-employment rewards, while the employer could apply for hiring subsidies.
The Labor Bureau emphasized that talent cultivation must balance social development with industry pulses. Future efforts will continue to review course content and strengthen links with industries to enhance the quality of the labor force and balance supply and demand in the job market.