The Ministry of Labor is giving money! "Up to 96,000 NT dollars" subsidy, even for the unemployed! Learning incentive/Application method and eligibility at a glance

Attention to those who are unemployed, planning to change jobs, or have just graduated and are looking for direction! The Ministry of Labor's Bureau of Labor Force Development has announced the 2026 latest labor worker subsidy benefits. To assist young people in investing in vocational training during job transitions or job searches and cultivating a skill, the "Youth Pre-Employment Training Learning Incentive" policy is actively promoted. Eligible unemployed or unemployed youth nationwide who participate in designated policy-oriented industry courses can enjoy up to full tuition fee subsidies, and during the training period, they can receive 8,000 NT dollars of learning incentives per month, with a maximum of 12 consecutive months, totaling up to 96,000 NT dollars! 2026 Ministry of Labor big red envelope! Unemployed youth can receive "8,000 NT dollars per month" for up to 1 year, with a maximum of 96,000 NT dollars. Check the application eligibility at a glance. The Ministry of Labor stated that this project is aimed at cultivating national key innovative industries and cross-industry talents, allowing young people to focus on improving their knowledge and employment skills. The applicable objects and course restrictions are as follows. 2026 "Youth Pre-Employment Training Learning Incentive" application conditions and designated courses 1. Applicant eligibility restrictions Age restrictions: Must be a 15 to 29-year-old unemployed youth with national citizenship on the opening day. 2. Designated courses and time thresholds · Limited course categories: Must participate in pre-employment training courses for the unemployed (including smart machinery, green energy technology, information services, circular economy, and construction policy-oriented industry courses) organized, commissioned, or subsidized by the Bureau of Development and its branches, or participate in the "Industry New Elite Program". · Time and day thresholds: The total training hours per month must be at least 100 hours, and the overall training period should be at least 30 days. 2026 "Youth Pre-Employment Training Learning Incentive" subsidy amount and day calculation method The learning incentive is calculated in units of "30 days per month", and the subsidy will only be given if the training period is more than one month. If the training exceeds 30 days, the payment standards are as follows: · If the training hours for the remaining days are less than 50 hours: Half a month (4,000 NT dollars) will be given. · If the training hours for the remaining days are 50 hours or more: One month (8,000 NT dollars) will be given. Easy 3-step application Step 1 (Registration and Training): Register and successfully participate in a pre-employment training course that meets the regulations. Step 2 (Provide Account): Within 10 business days after the course starts, provide your personal financial account information. Step 3 (Review and Transfer): After the branch office reviews and approves, the current incentive will be directly transferred to your personal account every 30 days after the course starts. 2026 Youth Pre-Employment Training Learning Incentive Key Summary Item Regulation Explanation Applicable Objects 15-29 years old unemployed/unemployed youth with national citizenship (based on the opening day) Maximum Subsidy Amount 8,000 NT dollars per month, up to 12 months, maximum 96,000 NT dollars Designated Courses Smart machinery, green energy technology, information services, circular economy, construction, or "Industry New Elite Program" Participation Time Threshold The total training hours per month must be at least 100 hours, and the training period must be at least 30 days Transfer Method Directly transferred to the personal financial account after 30 days of review Beware of heavy penalties! 3 key points to note The Ministry of Labor especially reminds applicants to pay attention to the following matters when applying for the subsidy, so as not to affect their own rights or violate the law: Each person can only receive it once in their lifetime: Young people who receive this learning incentive for participating in training courses can only receive it once in their lifetime. Cannot receive duplicate allowances: If you are currently legally receiving "unemployment benefits" or "vocational training living allowances", you cannot receive this incentive again. Public officials' duty of honest reporting: If the applicant is a public official or a related person as referred to in Article 2 and Article 3 of the "Public Officials' Conflict of Interest Avoidance Act", they must fill out the "Public Officials and Related Persons' Identity Relationship Disclosure Form" and truthfully declare it before applying. If not disclosed as required, a fine of NT$50,000 to NT$500,000 will be imposed in accordance with Article 18, Paragraph 3 of the same law, and may be punished again. After completing the pre-employment training for the unemployed or the "Industry New Elite Program" course organized, commissioned, or subsidized by the Southern Branch, you can apply for the Youth Pre-Employment Training Learning Incentive. (Image/Provided by Yun-Jia-Nan Branch of the Bureau of Labor Force Development) Q1: What is the maximum amount that can be received for the 2026 "Youth Pre-Employment Training Learning Incentive"? A: 8,000 NT dollars per month is given, with a maximum of 12 months of subsidy. Eligible individuals can receive a maximum of 96,000 NT dollars. Q2: If I am currently receiving unemployment benefits, can I apply for this 8,000 NT dollars per month incentive? A: No. If you are currently legally receiving "unemployment benefits" or "vocational training living allowances", you cannot receive the Youth Pre-Employment Training Learning Incentive again. Q3: Can I receive this incentive for any course offered by the Ministry of Labor? A: No. It must be smart machinery, green energy technology, information services, circular economy, construction, or the "Industry New Elite Program", and the training hours per month must be at least 100 hours, and the training period must be at least 30 days. Source: Ministry of Labor