Many teenagers face decisions about further study or employment at an early stage, but some still struggle to find direction because of family, academic, or financial pressures. The Ministry of Labor has revised the "Youth Employment Readiness Program" by expanding eligibility and adding transportation subsidies, vocational training experiences, and job preparation resources. The changes are intended to help young people access workplace information earlier and reduce uncertainty when planning their next step.

The program originally mainly served out-of-school youth aged 15 and above but under 18. After the revision, students who are still in school but are in disadvantaged circumstances and assessed as needing support may also join. This allows more teenagers facing family, financial, or learning difficulties to access career resources before leaving school and start thinking earlier about further study, employment, or skills training.

To reduce participation costs in areas with limited transportation access, the program now includes travel subsidies. Participants in related employment preparation activities may receive up to NT$240 per day and up to NT$7,200 per year. Local workforce offices will also arrange short-term vocational training experiences so youth can first explore different jobs and workplace settings before deciding on further training or entering a related field.

Some past participants have obtained certificates, found internship opportunities, continued their studies, or used their own experiences to support others. Services under the program include employment counseling, workplace experiences, vocational training, and job matching. More information on applications and services is available on the Workforce Development Agency website, through local offices, on the Taiwan Employment Portal, or by calling the toll-free hotline at 0800-777-888.