NUK Sustainability Report

2026-05-13

The Indigenous Student Resource Center under the Office of Student Affairs at National University of Kaohsiung (NUK) recently hosted a seminar on national civil service examinations and Indigenous civil service recruitment programs at the university’s Innovation Space in the Library and Information Building.

The event invited Chen Li-Wen, section chief from Ministry of Examination of Taiwan, and Lin Jing-Yuan, senior technical specialist from Indigenous Peoples Council, to introduce students to Taiwan’s national examination system, public sector career pathways, and Indigenous civil service examinations.

The seminar aimed to help students explore more diverse career options as they prepare for graduation and future career decisions.

During opening remarks, Dean of Student Affairs Wang Ming-Yueh noted that many students are currently facing important decisions related to graduate studies, employment, and long-term career planning. She explained that the event was designed to help Indigenous students better understand public sector career pathways and reflect on how their professional expertise, cultural identity, and future career aspirations may intersect.

She also emphasized that NUK’s Indigenous Student Resource Center has long supported Indigenous students in areas including academics, campus life, and career development through counseling services and professional development programs.

The event was part of the center’s 2026 University Exploration Program and was held on the evening of May 7. Organizers also arranged meals and networking opportunities to create a more relaxed environment for discussion.

Chen Li-Wen began by addressing topics that are commonly important to students and recent graduates, including salary, job stability, and long-term career growth.

She introduced:

• Different levels of Taiwan’s national civil service examinations
• Examination categories
• Recruitment procedures
• Placement systems after passing the exams

Her presentation helped students build foundational knowledge about Taiwan’s civil service examination system.

Beyond explaining the system itself, Chen also shared her personal experience preparing for civil service exams and working in the public sector, offering students practical insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and career opportunities associated with government service.

Later in the seminar, Lin Jing-Yuan from Indigenous Peoples Council shared his own career journey.

As a member of the Amis people, Lin explained that he once prepared for both general civil service examinations and Indigenous civil service exams. Ultimately, he chose the Indigenous civil service pathway because he hoped to return home and serve his community.

He emphasized that Indigenous civil service examinations provide an important pathway for individuals with cultural knowledge and a commitment to public service to contribute to tribal development, policy implementation, and Indigenous community advancement.

During the interactive discussion session, students engaged speakers on topics such as exam preparation strategies, public sector job responsibilities, and future career planning.

Through both institutional guidance and personal storytelling, the event provided students with a deeper understanding of civil service opportunities while encouraging them to reflect on the connections between professional development, Indigenous identity, and public service.

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