The Workforce Development Agency (WDA) taiwan

 

​The Workforce Development Agency (WDA), operating under Taiwan's Ministry of Labor, provides a comprehensive array of services and resources aimed at enhancing employment opportunities and workforce skills. Key offerings include:​

1. Vocational Training Services:

   • Training Programs: Offers pre-employment training for the unemployed, vocational training for youth, and on-the-job training for current employees. These programs are designed in collaboration with key industries to meet national development goals and market demands. ​WDA

2. Employment Services:

   • Job Matching and Counseling: Provides employment counseling and job matching services through a network of public employment service sites, assisting both job seekers and employers. ​WDA

   • Online Resources: Maintains the TaiwanJobs website, offering a platform for job seekers to find employment opportunities and for employers to recruit talent.​

3. Support for Individuals with Disabilities:

   • Vocational Rehabilitation: Conducts vocational evaluations and training programs tailored for people with disabilities, facilitating their integration into the workforce.​WDA

   • Employment Services: Offers support employment and sheltered employment opportunities, along with startup counseling for entrepreneurial endeavors.​WDA

4. Start-Up Assistance:

   • Business Loans and Counseling: Provides startup business loans and counseling services to encourage entrepreneurship and support new business ventures.​

   • Maker Bases: Establishes maker spaces to foster innovation and collaboration among entrepreneurs.​

5. Skills Evaluation and Certification:

   • National Skills Evaluation: Administers skill evaluations and certifications to ensure workforce competencies align with industry standards.​

   • Competency Benchmarks: Develops competency benchmarks and quality control measures to uphold training and certification standards.​WDA

6. Services for Foreign Workers:

   • Work Permit Processing: Acts as a one-stop shop for work permits for foreign professionals, streamlining the application process. ​Home | Baker McKenzie Resource Hub

   • Direct Hiring Service: Facilitates the direct hiring of foreign workers, reducing reliance on brokerage firms and simplifying employment procedures.​

7. International Cooperation:

   • Global Partnerships: Engages in collaborations with international organizations and other countries to enhance vocational training and workforce development initiatives.