The Ministry of Labor's "Youth Cross-Domain Employment Allowance" is available for those working at least 30km away from home may receive up to NT$60,000 in subsidies

The Ministry of Labor (MOL, 勞動部) has launched the "Youth Cross-Domain Employment Allowance" (青年跨域就業津貼) program. For first time job seekers between the ages of 18 and 29 and are recommended by a public service agency to work in a location 30 kilometers away from their home, they may apply for a subsidy of up to NT$60,000. If there is a need to move and rent a house, they may also apply for a relocation subsidy of up to NT$30,000. This way, the youth will not worry about working in places away from their homes.

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 The Ministry of Labor provides more diverse employment options for young people. Photo/provided by Yun Chia Nan Branch Office of the Ministry of Labor

Liu Pang-tung (劉邦棟), director of the Yun Chia Nan branch (雲嘉南分署), said that to provide new job seekers with more diversified employment options, the MOL has set up the "Youth Cross-Domain Employment Allowance". If the employment is obtained through the employment center of the branch office and with 30 days of continuous employment, they may apply. Based on the distance between the residence and the workplace, they may apply for a transportation subsidy ranging from NT$1,000 to NT$3,000 per month if the distance is more than 30 kilometers, or they may also choose a 60% rent subsidy for their rented house. The maximum monthly payment is NT$5,000, and the two subsidies can be combined for a maximum of 12 months. In addition, if there is a need to move due to renting, they may apply for relocation subsidy with a maximum of NT$30,000 yuan.

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For those who are working 30km away from home can receive up to NT$60,000 in subsidies. Photo/Retrieved from the official website of “Taiwan Jobs”

For those who are interested, please inquire at the nearest job center, or visit the official website for more "youth employment investment programs".