I. Program Objectives:
To promote the distinctive features of technical and vocational education institutions in Central Taiwan, this program leverages the diversity of partner organizations to showcase a wide range of professional fields and strengths, enabling students to understand the unique characteristics and areas of expertise of different schools. To ensure alignment between students’ learning experiences and real industry needs, cooperation directions and details will be jointly discussed with participating institutions. In order to foster vocational education from an early stage and establish a solid foundation for cultivating technical and vocational talent, distinctive study tour programs are planned to provide junior high school students with career awareness education. These programs arrange visits to partner technical and vocational institutions and related industries for site visits and hands-on technical experiences, allowing students to gain firsthand understanding of future visions of various vocational fields, industry trends, and the practical application of skills learned.
The program aims to enhance junior high school students’ understanding of the workplace and technical and vocational education by providing opportunities for career exploration and experiential learning. Through engaging and easy-to-understand exploratory activities aligned with future developments in technical and vocational education, and through exhibitions, lectures, and related courses, students are guided to develop suitable career paths, thereby nurturing forward-looking and outstanding talent.
II. Organizing Agencies:
- Planning and Guidance: Ministry of Education
- Organizer: National Formosa University, hereinafter referred to as NFU.
- Co-organizer: National Library of Public Information, hereinafter referred to as NLPI.
- Implementing Institutions: Technical and vocational colleges and universities (five-year junior colleges, four-year technical universities, two-year junior colleges, or two-year technical programs) in Central Taiwan, including Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Nantou County, and Yunlin County.
III. Schedule:
| Item | Time | Remarks |
| Application Period | From now until August 29, Year 114. | |
| Review Process | Approximately 14 working days. | Results will be notified via e-mail. Applicants are advised to pay attention to incoming messages. |
| Study Tour Implementation Period | From approval until November 30, Year 114. | |
| Submission of Final Reports and Receipts | Within one month after the completion of the activity. | If the activity is held in November, submissions must be made no later than December 1 to facilitate reimbursement procedures. |
IV. Implementation Method:
- Application Procedure: Each technical and vocational institution shall submit the application form (Appendix I), (Appendix II), and (Appendix III) to NFU for review by August 29.
- Study tours and career exploration hands-on technical experience activities shall be conducted, incorporating exhibitions that highlight the characteristics of vocational clusters and departments. Technical and vocational institutions may plan interactive experiential courses based on their distinctive departments, providing students, parents, and teachers with more opportunities to gain in-depth understanding of the features and value of technical and vocational education.
- Due to limited funding, priority for study tour subsidies will be given to applicants that provide exhibition items for display.
- The primary target participants of the activities shall be junior high school students.
- Funding Review Principles and Expenditure Regulations: This program subsidizes the material costs of approved projects. NFU will reimburse actual material expenses based on verified expenditures, with a maximum subsidy of NT$40,000 per event.
▲For detailed information, please refer to the application guidelines: