The centre has to meet its own personnel, building and maintenance needs through donations. Training fees, however, are subsidized by the government. Each student is offered counselling. Independent living skills are taught to those who need them. The Centre does its best to place its graduates.
Centre is an example of a government-operated facility.
Started by Kaohsiung Municipal Government seven years ago, the Centre serves clients referred from the local social and medical agencies. Six hundred and fifty-seven students, ranging in age from 15 to 40, had already graduated. Courses are provided in computerised sewing, computer word processing, leather engraving, tailoring, dress-making and repair of electronic appliances. Classes are limited to about fifteen students each. Training is free and students qualify for workman's insurance while at the Centre.