台灣在邁向高齡化及少子化的趨勢下，外籍人才的引進係促使國家經濟、社會結構順利轉型的重要手段之一。因此藉由增進在台修讀學位之外籍學生對台灣企業及其經營環境有更多的認識與了解，將有助於吸引產業所需之優秀國際科技菁英。財團法人中技社身為一非營利之公益法人，於民國103年首度試辦「在台外籍研究生（含大陸、港、澳地區）台灣企業參訪活動」。藉由實際參訪我國優良企業之經營實況及雙向討論，了解我國科技及綠色產業發展現況與前景，增進在台優秀之外籍學生完成學業後留台貢獻所學之意願，提供產業與在台優秀外籍學生交流管道，協助企業網羅國際人才。 為逐年精進活動辦理成效，強化我國企業與優秀外籍學生之互動。今（104）年度起，更將申請資格擴大包括在台修讀博、碩士學位之僑生，共計有自17國18地、16校46系所之外籍研究生共計72人申請（包括碩士生49名、博士生14名、交換生9名）。在兼顧申請者之國籍、就讀學校及系所等之多樣性為原則之下，並參考申請者之研究規劃、學業表現等項目遴選之後，共計25名獲選外籍研究生全程參加104年7月2日（四）～4日（六）為期3天的企業參訪活動。 本次參訪活動共計拜訪位於台北市的中鼎工程公司（CTCI Corporation）總部、位於桃園市的研華科技公司（Advantech Co., Ltd.）桃園廠與立凱電能科技公司（Advanced Lithium Electrochemistry, Aleees）車電事業部、以BOT模式經營苗栗縣垃圾焚化廠（Miaoli County Refuse Incineration Plant）的裕鼎公司、以及位於台中市的漢翔航空工業公司（Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation, AIDC）總部與銀泰科技公司（PMI Group）總部。 透過上述六家國內頂尖的科技及綠色廠商所費心安排的企業介紹與說明，並帶領參訪學生參觀企業設施與實際運作情況，不但使在台外籍學子了解國內綠能產業發展現況與前景外，並深入企業了解台灣科技的先進發展及管理模式。參訪學生並可直接與各企業主管及員工對談、交流、及提問，參加之學生莫不深感參訪機會難得、意義非凡並受益良多。另外，於參訪行程中沿途亦遊覽了清境農場、埔里酒廠及彰濱工業區玻璃館等台灣特色景點，讓外籍學子充分感受到台灣的自然與人文之美。以下摘錄本次活動外籍生對台灣企業參訪的心得與建議，與大家分享。

First of all, I have to say that the enterprise visiting trip organized by CTCI Foundation is the greatest trip that I have ever joined in Taiwan even in Vietnam. Everything of the trip is still in my mind from that day. Deep in my heart, I would like to thank CTCI to give me this chance to visit CTCI Corporation, Advantech, Aleees, Miaoli Incineration Plant, AIDC, and PMI Group. All of those companies are awesome and give me practical experience of how real businesses work. It also gave me a great opportunity to meet so many people from different background. Once again, I greatly appreciate staff of CTCI foundation. In addition, I hope the foundation can organize more similar activities.

三天兩夜的企業參訪，圓滿結束。在這幾天的行程裡，謝謝中技社的安排與照顧。經過這三天的旅程，收穫甚多，除了對台灣企業更加了解，也認識了好多來自十多個不同的國家的新朋友，這的確是個難得的經驗。 參訪第一天，我們首先拜訪了研華科技智能建築園區，這建築物集合了能源管理與智能情境空間管理這兩項技術，也是研華科技致力發展的未來趨勢，透過這建築物作示範，以作出技術的改進。我們參觀了這棟智能建築的中控室，確實挺酷炫，全是螢幕觸控式的界面，及時更新當下的狀態，使到建築物能感受到環境變化而做出調整。而緊接著的中鼎工程公司，是台灣最大的工程公司，涉及煉油、石化、化工等業務。聽完他們R&D部門組長的介紹，建立一間工廠，先從工廠的規劃與設計開始，透過3D模擬系統繪畫呈現給客戶，目前已經到了4D的技術，搭配時間呈現整個工程的耗時與進度。最後，拜訪了台灣立凱電能科技，除了解動力鋰電池材料與電動車輛整體解決方案之外，我們也參觀了他們的實驗室，主要針對鋰電池的各項安全檢測以確保在最惡劣的環境下將鋰電池的危險性降到最低。太魯閣客運便是採用了台灣立凱電能科技所開發的鋰電池作為能源，是全世界首支以全電動營運的公車，我們也坐上了這款電動公車及時體驗。 第二天，則去位於苗栗縣、台灣第一間將周圍環境納入規劃與設計而成的的垃圾焚化廠。焚化場周圍非常乾淨且無任何異味，和想像中的焚化廠落差極大。我們參觀了廠內垃圾進料斗中控室，透過機械手臂將垃圾收集到焚化爐內，灰渣再運至掩埋場掩埋，廢氣也經過處理再對外排放。接著拜訪位於台中的漢翔航空，並得知漢翔航空與波音等國際大廠亦有合作生產許多重要的航空零件，讓我大開眼界。接著參訪了最後一家銀泰科技，該公司生產的滾珠導螺桿是很多機械器材裡都必須用到的零件，iPhone上多個孔洞，都要靠滾珠螺桿跟線性滑軌來精準定位鑽孔，負責人帶我們到廠裡參觀了滾珠導螺桿的整個製程過程，從小到大任何尺寸都有。 兩天的企業參訪，讓我對於台灣企業有更深入的了解，是個難得的經驗，畢竟平常在學校裡沒有機會對外接觸。除了對於公司的背景歷史認識，如果能進一步得知有關職業的規劃也不錯，例如該公司對於外籍學生的政策或是一些實習的機會。最後，謝謝中技社提供我們這個機會參與，在參訪的最後一天帶我們去參觀了台灣一些旅遊景點，所有住宿、餐點的安排都非常貼心，希望以後還有機會能再次參加中技社的活動，謝謝。

This Taiwan’s High-Tech companies visiting tour was organized by the CTCI Foundation. All the companies which we visited playing a great role for the development Taiwan’s economic. During this trip, I learned how the real business operates and have face to face discussion with managers, and it also provides opportunity for international graduate students who study in Taiwan to share practical experience. In addition, I would like to appreciate the staffs from the CTCI foundation. They were very supportive and managed perfectly to all students. And I am extremely thankful to all graduate students from different universities and countries. To sum up, the visit really helps us in our future practical life and bring a positive change in our thinking and practical behavior regarding industrial working environment especially in the field of Engineering in Taiwan.

First of all, I would like to thank the CTCI Foundation for this amazing experience. I was very lucky to be able to join this amazing event. The first amazing thing was the companies we visited. Before I joined this trip, I only knew about ASUS, ACER or some other Taiwanese big companies. But in this trip I just learned that there are so many other companies that are as big and as good as them. I haven’t heard of some of them because they specialize in their markets, and actually have a great market share in the world. During the trip, CTCI Foundation not only provide us with good accommodation, but also take responsibility to interpret for companies that did not prepare English presentation which really helped us to get involved. After joining the CTCI Foundation 2015 Enterprise Visit, I had a new perspective about Taiwan. There are so many big companies that are very well known worldwide and have branch offices throughout the whole world. Taiwan is very well known for its advanced development in Science and Technology. I would consider about working or getting a Ph.D degree in Taiwan after graduation, and maybe stay in Taiwan for more than 5 or 7 years onwards. Thank you, CTCI foundation.

The 2015 enterprise visiting for international graduate students organized by CTCI Foundation gave me the most precious experiences. Gathering participant from more than ten different countries created a pleasant atmosphere for being a part of the selected participants. Especially, the participants had the worth opportunities to visit awesome industries. Every company welcomed and gave positive response to us. This annual program is useful for us because it introduced industrial management in different sectors. The managerial knowledge was introduced by Advantech, CTCI Corporation, Advanced Lithium Electrochemistry, Miaoli County Refuse Incineration Plant, Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation, and PMI group. Not only theoretical but also practical knowledge were revealed to us. The last day is the most enjoyable moment. All participants watched the attraction in the Qinjing Farm and saw the beautiful glass gallery. We took many photos and shared our study experiences in Taiwan with each other, The program was very well organized by the CTCI Foundation staffs in all aspects, including transportation, hotel, food, and attractions. Special thanks to CTCI staffs for their consideration for Muslim participants. Thank CTCI Foundation for the wonderful opportunity to organize this program in my remaining time in Taiwan. This was the best experience for me.

首先，非常感謝中技社給了我們這個難得的機會參訪了臺灣非常出色的六家企業，也感謝籌辦單位精心挑選的餐飲、食宿，以及最後一天帶我們領略了臺灣的風光。在短短三天中，讓我有機會認識了來自多個國家的朋友，這是一個非常難得的跨文化交流的平臺。所以覺得很珍惜這個機會。大家也都很友善，熱情。 活動的行程非常豐富，企業參訪收穫很多，其中也參觀了一些平常沒有機會了解的廠商。例如以垃圾焚燒並回收發電的苗栗縣BOT垃圾焚化廠以及屬於航太工業的漢翔航空公司等。但稍微覺得遺憾的是，參訪的時間有點緊湊，在一天必須拜訪三間企業的壓力下，有時候對於企業的參觀比較倉促，不能非常深入的瞭解。另外，也希望未來參訪的企業類型可以更加多元。 整體而言，個人非常滿意此次參訪，也看到臺灣企業非常出色的一面，同時體會到臺灣人民的熱情和貼心。再次感謝主辦單位，收穫頗豐！

First of all, I want to express my appreciation to CTCI Foundation for arranging this wonderful activity. It is really a nice opportunity to know Taiwan’s famous companies and explore their know-how in depth. During this 3 days tour, I get to know a lot of international friends and have a great chance to share culture with them. All the companies we visited are well-known and specialized in their own expertise. All of them have shown professionalism by dedicating themselves in developing advanced technology and unique working environment. I was really impressed by Miaoli Country Refuse Incineration Plant. It is one of the most ecologically friendly incineration plants in Taiwan. They not only generate electricity by processing garbage, but also dedicate themselves to conserve ecological system, such as butterfly…and so on. In addition, Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) was the other company catching my attention. It seems to play a pivotal role in Aerospace industry no matter domestically or internationally. Unfortunately, because their company policy, they have no intention to hire foreign employees. As for the Advantech Co., Ltd, they provide different IOT solutions and make sure their customers are 100% satisfied. That is really impressive! After this trip, not only do I understand more about Taiwanese industries and also really want to develop my career in Taiwan. It is really a good experience. Thanks so much CTCI Foundation.

I would like to appreciate the CTCI Foundation gave me the chance to join this program. During the trip we had visited six excellent companies including Advantech, CTCI Corporation, Advanced Lithium Electrochemistry, Miaoli County Incineration Plant, PMI Group and AIDC. I could say that the objective of the high-tech companies in Taiwan is not only pursuing profit but also providing people a better future. Besides that, the outside camping trip on the last day to the traditional and modern tourism attractions really impressed me, such as the Qingjing Farm, Puli Winery, Lugang Mazu Glass Temple and Taiwan Glass Gallery. I hope I will have the other chances to participate in similar events organized by CTCI Foundation. I also hope more and more international students can join this program and get to know the Taiwanese culture and high-tech industries.

There are six companies we visited. The first company, Advantech, was the most amazing as it is closely related to my thesis topic on intelligent robots. For that I would like work in a company of such. Another company which caught my eyes is Advanced Lithium Electrochemistry Company. Although Aleees is not a big company, but it is environmental friendly, making electric bus which can run more than 90 kilometers without charging. Apart from this, we also visit Miaoli County Refuse Incineration Plant, CTCI Corporation, Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation and PMI Group. Moreover, we visited several famous tourism spots in our last day and it was a wonderful experience. Finally, I would like say thanks for everything because it was an amazing opportunity to show the professional field from the other side. Now, I really want to come back to work in Taiwan.

The first place we visited, Advantech’s Intelligent Building which demonstrates state-of-art IOT solution was really exciting. My thesis topic has a lot of relationships with IOT and I think this is a good opportunity for me to looking for a job in Taiwan after graduating. Next enterprise, CTCI Corporation, is a great international engineering company with many huge projects. After that, we visited Advanced Lithium Electrochemistry that applied lithium battery technology to manufacture green transporter such as electric vehicles. We had the chance to try electric bus produced by the company and think this idea is necessary for human future. In the second day of the trip, Miaoli County Refuse Incineration Plant generates electricity by feeding waste, which is very needed in my country, and if possible I hope that our government could transfer this technology in near future. In my opinion, the most interesting enterprise is Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation. It was first time that I could see the various components of aircraft and how they were manufactured. The last enterprise we visited is PMI Group. We visited the production line of their ball screws, linear guideway and mono stage. Moreover, I had very comfortable and happy time during the trip with people coming from more than 10 countries. In my mind, there are lot unforgettable memories including amazing QingJing Farm with highland fresh air, sheep shows and Mongolian Riding Horse shows, Puli Winery’s Hong Er Jiu, Taiwan Glass Gallery’s Hu Sheng Temple. I think energy and pollution are big issues of modern life so that green technologies become more and more important. In this reason, I think this enterprise visiting trip can widen our mind to know how to apply green solutions for the whole society. I want to say thanks to CTCI Foundation for giving us the opportunity to visit above six enterprises, to meet new friends and taking care of us during the trip. I have got a lot of useful information of Taiwan’s enterprise from this trip.

From 2nd July- 4th July, we had visited 6 companies organized by CTCI Foundation. Our primary interest was to meet companies to know about the flow of work and meet the managers in the companies and discuss about the future development about their products. Since many of us have no idea what Taiwan is capable of but CTCI paves the path for foreigners to know about Taiwanese technologies and industrial growth among world competition. I believe Taiwan needs more energetic new blood from different countries to make their research much better and becoming a pillar for ASIA in near future. Since there is no platform of such for foreigners to get jobs in Taiwan, I hope CTCI Foundation will be trend leader for any other organizations in Taiwan.

首先，很榮幸可以參加這個活動，才讓我有機會近距離接觸到這些台灣企業。在參訪這些企業的過程中，通過簡報、短片以及參觀，我們可以了解到關於這些企業的方方面面。其中，印象最深刻的是苗栗竹南BOT焚化廠，可能是因為這是我比較熟悉的領域。在此之前，我也參觀過一些在中國大陸的生活垃圾焚化廠。通過對比，可以看出有些許的不同，但處理方法和過程基本相似。值得一提的是，竹南BOT焚化廠在氣味密閉控制上做得出色，基本能保障到廠區內以及周邊居民的嗅覺感受是良好的，這是其他焚化廠難以做到的。 此外，我覺得這次活動更重要的作用是，讓來自不同國家的外籍學生可以有一個很好的交流機會，共同探討台灣企業與家鄉企業的差異，以及在臺的學習與生活狀況，這樣的機會真的很難得。最後，我建議未來可以在晚上安排一些交流活動，讓大家分享當天的收穫與感受，這樣可以得到及時的回饋以及較完整的感想。也感謝中技社的工作人員為舉辦這次活動所付出的所有努力，并希望這類的活動可以持續舉辦下去，讓更多外籍學生可以有機會享受這樣的體驗。

I got your invitation letter that you have chosen me to be with you on that trip. It was a great opportunity to have a chance like that and to be selected from a long list of foreign students. I have been here in Taiwan for almost one year since September, 2014; but I never really been to such exciting journey. Thank you for giving me that opportunity The visit for the companies was well organized. We had enough time in every company to explore them in depth and how everything works. The hosting companies tried explaining everything in detail for us and often request for more questions about what they do. I had the opportunity to visit many companies from different perspectives; such as energy generation, renewable energy generation and Aerospace industry. Moreover, we had a chance to interact with different participants coming from different countries and different universities. This tour really expanded in multi-ways and I would like to recommend this to others international students who want to explore the technology and innovation side in Taiwan.

Thank you very much for a truly wonderful vacation trip, an unforgettable experience within these three days. Through this enterprise visiting activity, I have gotten much knowledge about the companies and industrials operations such as the software and hardware utility, operation flow system, company management system, employee hiring requirement etc. Besides, I have made new friends and visited new places during the course of the trip. I felt so comfortable and satisfied with the great services provided by CTCI Foundation. I hope next year I will have the opportunity to participate in event organized by the CTCI Foundation.