Support Program for New Industry Specialized Leading Colleges 2.0

To promote talent development in emerging industries at junior colleges by advancing educational innovation tailored to regional industrial needs and strengthening collaboration with relevant institutions

To cultivate industry-aligned talent by identifying specialization areas at each college and innovating relevant curricula to meet the needs of new regional industries

 Eligible Institutions: Junior colleges as defined under Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the Higher Education Act (colleges not yet selected as of 2025)

 Areas: High-tech and emerging technology sectors as classified under enrollment quota standards, including specific subfields

 Details: 

 1) Identify specialized areas in emerging industries based on each institution’s internal capacity and external environment, and support the development or revision of relevant curricula to cultivate top-tier talent

 2) Enhance teaching effectiveness by introducing innovative instructional methods, strengthening faculty capabilities in line with industry trends, and increasing flexibility in academic operations

 3) Improve educational outcomes by upgrading learning environments and establishing collaborative networks with relevant institutions to support the development of high-quality talent in emerging industry sectors