Tainan City Government opens non-summer internship applications

The Tainan City Government is inviting young students to gain practical experience in public service through its non-summer internship program, running from October to December. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and the realities of government work, fostering essential skills for future careers.

Mayor Huang Wei-che emphasized the importance of youth engagement in driving city progress and innovation. Since 2024, the city has offered these internships during the academic year, allowing students to understand municipal operations, develop communication and problem-solving abilities, and enhance their public participation awareness.

Unlike intensive summer programs, these internships offer flexible scheduling to accommodate students' academic commitments. The Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission highlighted the strong interest from students, indicating a significant desire among young people to experience public sector work and engage with city affairs.

A total of 22 positions are available across 13 government departments, including the Environmental Protection Bureau, Civil Affairs Bureau, Transportation Bureau, and the News Bureau. Internship roles range from general administrative support to specialized tasks such as youth public participation initiatives, resource recycling promotion, graphic design for religious policies, tax services, health education, and tourism consultation.

The program is open to students who are citizens of the Republic of China, reside in Tainan, or attend a university or graduate school in Tainan. Applications are being accepted online until 5 p.m. on September 7th, with detailed information available on the Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission's official website.

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Youth are an important force for the city's continuous progress and indispensable partners for public policy innovation.