On April 12th, the Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium hosted an introductory session on talent recruitment and career development, joined by more than 30 young Taiwanese studying or working in Belgium. During the event, the Education Division, the Economic Division, and the Science and Technology Division introduced several initiatives including the “Yushan Fellow/Yushan Young Fellow” program, the online job-matching platform “Contact Taiwan,” and various other programs for advanced science and research talents. Ambassador Roy Chun Lee particularly encouraged students to explore diverse career paths, build strong networks, and leverage their knowledge to make meaningful contributions. He also urged them to act as cultural ambassadors, actively promoting greater awareness of Taiwan among broader audiences.
Since 2018, Taiwan’s Ministry of Education has advanced the Yushan Fellow/Yushan Young Fellow Program to help Taiwanese higher education institutions attract top international scholars by offering competitive salaries and benefits. This initiative aims to enhance Taiwan’s academic capabilities and elevate the international reputation of its higher education. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Contact Taiwan platform provides job-matching services, personalized consulting, and information on Taiwan's talent-building policies. It also hosts domestic and international talent recruitment events to aid Taiwanese companies in attracting international professionals. Additionally, the National Science and Technology Council offers various programs targeting advanced science and research talents, such as the Columbus Project, the Overseas Project for Post-Graduate Research, and the High-Level Industrial Professionals Cultivation Program.
During the event, three guest speakers shared their career experiences in Belgium and the Netherlands, discussing topics like job seeking in the Netherlands, semiconductor research opportunities in Belgium, and workplace insights in Belgium. The session attracted enthusiastic participants who actively engaged in exchanging ideas and experiences with the speakers and among each other.
