The Yunlin County Service Station of the National Immigration Agency recently partnered with the Central Division of the Coast Guard to set up an outreach booth at the Mailiao Township Office. This effort included regular on-site application services. A highlight of the event was second-generation Coast Guard officer Cai Xi-xian, dressed in an orange uniform, who enthusiastically introduced the Coast Guard's recruitment program and job descriptions, attracting many inquiries from attendees.
The Yunlin County Service Station of the Immigration Agency Collaborates with the Central Division of the Coast Guard to Set Up an Outreach Booth at Mailiao Township Office, Offering Advocacy and Regular On-Site Services (Photo:NIA Website)
The Yunlin Service Station regularly visits rural areas like Mailiao and Beigang to provide application services, reducing the travel burden for new residents. Cai Xi-xian, a second-generation immigrant and active Coast Guard officer, participated in the event to promote recruitment. He shared his story of joining the Coast Guard after being inspired by a campus campaign during high school. Currently working at an inspection station, Cai utilizes his fluency in Vietnamese, a skill he learned from a young age, to communicate effectively with foreign workers, mostly from Indonesia and Vietnam. His efforts have helped bridge language gaps and increased understanding of the challenges these workers face.
The Coast Guard Administration Will Actively Collaborate with the Immigration Agency to Promote Awareness and Attract More Second-Generation Immigrants with Southeast Asian Language Proficiency
To date, 29 second-generation immigrants have joined the Coast Guard. Their native language skills have facilitated trust-building, investigations, and improved maritime security, making them a vital force for Taiwan's maritime safety. Moving forward, the Coast Guard will collaborate more with the Immigration Agency to attract additional second-generation immigrants with Southeast Asian language proficiency.
Yunlin Service Station Director Huang Zhong-jie expressed gratitude to the Coast Guard for valuing Southeast Asian language talent and emphasized the significant contributions of second-generation immigrants in various fields. The government continues to promote support and guidance programs for new residents and their children to foster multicultural development.
The National Immigration Agency is currently running the 11th "Dream Building Program for New Residents and Their Children," with applications open until November 25, 2024. The program offers up to NT$100,000 in grants to eligible participants to help them pursue their dreams.
For applications, visit the National Immigration Agency's website to download forms or call the Dream Building Program hotline at 02-23889393 ext. 2371. Further details can be found on the National Immigration Agency Official Website
