Hsinchu County launches 'Learning City Plan' with Guanxi as pilot base

Hsinchu County has officially launched a three-year "Learning City Plan" designed to foster lifelong learning and adapt to contemporary challenges such as rapid technological advancements, an aging society, and disparities between urban and rural areas. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Education, aims to create a more dynamic and inclusive learning environment across the county.

For its inaugural year, the plan designates the township of Guanxi as a pilot base. The county government is investing 800,000 NT dollars (approximately $25,000 USD) this year, with 560,000 NT dollars provided by the Ministry of Education and 240,000 NT dollars from the county. The goal is to transform Guanxi into a hub for intergenerational learning, with aspirations to gradually extend this model to the county's other twelve townships and cities.

The plan is structured around four main themes: using technology to promote industry, industry shaping the environment, the environment nurturing culture, and culture fostering healing. This framework seeks to create a collaborative learning space that encourages younger generations to actively engage with local issues and industrial development.

Key to the plan's success is the integration of expertise from higher education institutions with practical, lifelong learning experiences within the community. National Tsing Hua University and Zhubei Community University are collaborating to bring technological innovation to Guanxi, focusing on areas such as coffee fermentation monitoring, river pollution reporting, and blockchain-based low-carbon tourism routes. Through community university programs and citizen forums, the initiative aims to involve over 1,700 participants, including students and citizens, in "using learning to solve local problems."

County officials are committed to continuously integrating various resources to make education a part of daily life, moving towards official recognition as a "Learning City." This comprehensive approach signifies Hsinchu County's dedication to building a resilient and knowledgeable community equipped for the future.

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using learning to solve local problems.