Taiwanese recruiters host event in US
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Fourteen Taiwanese technology firms and Taiwan’s National Development Council (NDC) hosted a talent recruitment drive, Taiwan Career Day, at the Taiwan Tech Summit in Silicon Valley on Saturday. The fair showcased more than 1,000 job openings across sectors such as semiconductors, AI, software and ICT, drawing roughly 3,000 visitors. Participants included industry leaders like TSMC, Delta Electronics, Taiwan Mobile, Micron Taiwan, Wistron, MediaTek and Applied Materials, as well as research bodies such as Academia Sinica and the Industrial Technology Research Institute. Government agencies—including the Ministry of Digital Affairs, National Immigration Agency, Ministry of Economic Affairs and overseas offices—operated booths to promote Taiwan’s foreign‑talent initiatives. The event also featured the awarding of an Employment Gold Card to Salesforce senior engineer Michael Foley, a visa‑plus‑work permit designed to streamline hiring of skilled professionals in twelve priority fields.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By bringing recruiters directly to Silicon Valley, Taiwan aims to tap the region’s deep pool of tech talent to fill critical gaps in its AI and semiconductor ambitions, accelerating the island’s competitiveness in a talent‑driven global race.
