Industrial changes and economic fluctuations often make career transitions difficult for workers. To help unemployed people return to the workforce, the Taichung–Changhua–Nantou Branch of the Workforce Development Agency under the Ministry of Labor launched the “Worker Employment Program,” offering job matching services and hiring subsidies. By January 2026, the program had already helped more than 200 people secure stable jobs.

One participant is a Vietnamese new immigrant mother who previously worked as a production operator in a factory. Due to global economic changes and shifting market demand, the company reduced staff and she unexpectedly lost her job. With young children to care for, she turned to the Changhua Employment Center for assistance.

After assessing her background, employment counselors found that she was patient and attentive, with experience caring for family members, and suggested she consider becoming a care worker. She then enrolled in a pre-employment training program.

The program included 60 hours of core courses such as emergency response and caregiving skills, along with 30 hours of clinical practice. After completing the training, she was successfully matched with a local long-term care institution and began working as a caregiver.

The employer noted that the new employee is dedicated and learns quickly. Government hiring subsidies also help reduce personnel costs, encouraging institutions to provide more job opportunities.

The Taichung–Changhua–Nantou Branch explained that companies hiring unemployed workers through public employment services and keeping them employed for over 30 days may apply for a monthly subsidy of NT$6,000 per person for up to six months. Employers may also apply for a “Job Redesign” subsidy of up to NT$100,000 per year to improve workplace accessibility.