A signing ceremony for talent projects is held when Chongqing Nanan district launches the Changjiahui employment service project on Sept 6, 2023. (Photo provided to Western China International Communication Organization)

Chongqing - The Changjiahui employment service project was launched on Wednesday in the Nanan district of Chongqing to enhance talent services.

The project has attracted an investment of 3.5 billion yuan ( $477.79 million) in the next five years, encompassing smart manufacturing, artificial intelligence, aerospace, and software information, said Wang Maochun, mayor of Nanan district.

Facilities to attract talent and enhance employment

Spanning 110,000 square meters, the Changjiahui employment service project includes facilities like a public employment service platform, the Nanan district talent enclave network, talent apartments, and a conference center.

It employs a "government + market" partnership model to establish a public employment service platform, a high-level talent exchange platform, and rural revitalization service stations.

Furthermore, it collaborates with Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen to create talent enclaves.  

It is expected that by 2025, more than 46 talent projects will be implemented, the recruitment of over 140 middle and senior-level talents, and services provided to priority employment groups totaling 12,000 times, said Youyong, deputy mayor of Nanan district.

The public employment service list revealed

The public employment service list unveiled at this event encompasses 19 service items within five major categories: talent services, enterprise services, policy assistance, market promotion, and financial services.

Talent services encompass support for housing, children's education, spouse employment, and talent incentives.

Enterprise services provide integrated startup assistance, venue support, recruitment aid, and technical support.

Policy assistance aids in qualification certification, research project applications, and intellectual property support.

The marketing promotion category includes services such as market research, channel marketing, brand development, and media promotion.

Financial services cover investment consulting, bank-enterprise partnerships, fund collaborations, and venture capital funds.