曲明玉 Miriam CHU

JOB TITLE

Section Chief of Global Engagement of Youth Department

DEPARTMENT

Department for Youth, Taipei City Government/

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES

Mandarin
English

Department for Youth, Taipei City Government

→

#Global Engagement #Policy Initiatives

← All mentors

PERSONAL BIO

A legal professional with extensive experience in international affairs within the government sector, including study abroad in the U.S. as a Ministry of Education scholar. Possessing a passion for international engagement, with a focus on international exchange, innovation & entrepreneurship, and talent development, and a keen interest in international issues and geopolitical developments. Experienced in mentoring international interns and enjoys engaging with young people. Aims to leverage expertise to empower Taiwanese youth to succeed globally and to promote understanding of Taiwan among international youth.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

Section Chief, Department for Youth, Taipei City Government, Taiwan (2024 – Present)
Section Chief, National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan (2020 – 2024)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master in Law, Washington University in St. Louis, USA
Bachelor in Law, National Chengchi University, Taiwan

Job Positions

Co-Supervisor Information

Bismarck CHOU

周偉捷

Institution

Department for Youth, Taipei City Government

Division/Department

Global Engagement Division

Job Title

Sub-division Chief

Brief Introduction of the Department

Department for Youth of Taipei City Government was established on June 1, 2024. Our goal is to support youth in diverse participation, career development, and international engagement, accompanying them in realizing their potential.

Key focuses of the Department for Youth include:

（1）Promoting Diverse Youth Participation: Encouraging youth to engage in various activities, pay attention to public issues, and participate in volunteer services. We also provide subsidies for student and youth organizations.

（2）Supporting Youth Career Development: Assisting youth in exploring their interests and identifying career goals through workplace internships and career empowerment. We offer entrepreneurial loans and support measures for various stages of entrepreneurial development.

（3）Facilitating International Engagement for Youth: Organizing overseas internships, international volunteer programs, and opportunities for international youth to study in Taipei. These initiatives showcase the vitality and soft power of Taipei's youth to the world, while bringing more international perspectives and energy to Taipei.

Taipei is not only a premier and international city but also a friendly city where youth can freely express their passions and achieve their dreams.

Department Staff Number

- More than 10 people

Internship Job Description

Interns will work at the Global Engagement Division, focusing on research projects that align with their backgrounds and interests, such as urban planning, public policy, and international exchange. They will be responsible for studying municipal projects, analyzing relevant data from various sources, and providing recommendations based on their findings. Interns will also have the opportunity to visit key sites related to major policy initiatives and share their insights with Taipei’s youth at exchange events.

Preferred Intern Education Level

- Undergraduate students
- Master students

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Coursework or background in a field related to Public Affairs, International Exchange, or Youth Policy.
Interest in youth development.

Others

While not mandatory, proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus.