Achievement Exhibition Debuts in Kaohsiung
The Ministry of Education's "115年 Youth 10-Billion Overseas Dream Fund Project" national achievement exhibition moves to Kaohsiung for the first time, on display at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center North Hall from 10月30日 to 11月1日 under the theme "New Generation of Mountain Builders: Overseas Dream Summit," showcasing the achievements of youth going global and expanding their horizons. President Lai Ching-te and Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai attended the opening press conference, jointly took part in the inheritance launch ceremony and toured the exhibition areas, engaging in interaction with youth, encouraging them to chase their dreams and shine on the world stage.
Connecting Globally and Echoing Urban Transformation
Chen Chi-mai said Taiwan is an island nation inseparable from international political and economic developments, and since the Age of Discovery, international exchange has remained a key driver of development. The Ministry of Education's overseas dream program gives more youth access to top international technology and industries, building experience and competitiveness through cross-border learning and innovative applications. He noted that Kaohsiung has 4 selected proposals this year, covering local revitalization, smart manufacturing, international finance, and sustainable governance, which echo Kaohsiung's urban transformation, and he hopes youth will bring what they learned overseas back to Taiwan to fuel future development.
Advancing Educational Equality and Broadening Horizons
Lai Ching-te said Kaohsiung is a city by mountains and the sea reaching out to the world, where young people go abroad with dreams and bring international experience back to Taiwan. The government's Youth 10-Billion Overseas Dream Fund aims to realize educational equality, giving youth from different backgrounds the chance to broaden their global horizons and turn the nourishment of the world into momentum for Taiwan. The exhibition features youth sharing sessions, with dream stories across diverse fields and remarkable results for all to see.
Record Applications With Footprints in 78國
The exhibition features "Dream Workshop" and "Overseas Soaring" pavilions, combined with stage performances, interactive experiences, and youth sharing sessions. A dedicated 116年 program zone styled as an airport departure hall helps youth explore suitable fields through a personality quiz and receive a dream ticket to find their next dream starting point. The Youth Development Administration noted that the 115年 program drew 1萬2,028 applicants, up sharply from 8,877 last year, with youth footprints expanding from 67國 to 78國, showing enthusiasm for international exchange, and invites the public to visit and witness Taiwan youth's journey to the world.