正美教育基金會持續深耕產學合作，2025年度「職夢啟航，正美同行」設計競賽於6月12日在正美集團總部圓滿落幕。本次活動吸引鶯歌工商與瑞芳高工共17位學生參與，以正美集團六大事業部產品為主軸，搭配聯合國永續發展目標（SDGs），提出創意十足且具實用價值的設計方案，在現場大放異彩。
設計競賽由正美教育基金會主辦，正美集團行銷暨永續發展組及Skills for U承辦，邀集基金會汪郁蓁執行董事、Cymdesign簡大為總經理、Skills for U黃偉翔執行長，以及正美集團台北廠陳宜貞副理與詹程傑副理擔任評審。
本次競賽中，學生們紛紛展現結合創意與環保思維的設計提案。多數作品巧妙運用海洋意象與正美集團環保材料，呼應永續議題，兼具設計美感與實際應用潛力。
其中最受矚目的獲獎作品是一套以大豆油墨印製的環保植物性貼紙，設計旨在協助消費者快速識別素食與純素產品。此貼紙兼具收藏與兌換功能，可換取環保周邊商品，進一步推廣綠色飲食與健康生活。發表學生不僅製作了實體樣品，還設計模擬網站展示整體概念，展現高度專業與執行力。
此次競賽所有參賽者皆獲頒參賽證書，而表現優異的前三名及優選獎更獲得特別表揚。此外，共有六位學生脫穎而出，獲得正美集團提供的有薪實習機會，將設計理念落實於工作職場，提前接軌業界。
活動閉幕式上，正美集團蔡董事長致詞勉勵學生：「創意是通往未來的橋梁，今日的參與就是建構職涯的第一步。」典禮最後進行了禮品交換與大合照，場面熱絡、充滿成就感。
正美教育基金會特別感謝 Skills for U 提供的專業支援，以及鶯歌工商與瑞芳高工師生的熱情投入。透過本計畫，基金會持續陪伴年輕學子探索產業實況，發掘個人潛能，為未來職涯之路奠定堅實基礎。
On Thursday June 12th, Cymmetrik Education Foundation held this year’s Industry-youth Collaboration Program Design Competition. A total of 17 students from Yingge Vocational High School and Jiu-Fang Industrial High School participated in the event, with both principals and teachers coming as well to support their students. With Cymmetrik’s six major business units as a starting point and the United Nations SDG’s as a guideline, students proposed creative and practical design solutions to a panel of industry experts.
The event was hosted by Cymmetrik Education Foundation and organized by Cymemtrik’s Marketing and Sustainability Team and Skills for U. Special guests and judges included Cymmetrik Education Foundation Head Bettina Wang, Skills for U CEO Huang Weixiang, Head of Cymdesign Dave Chien, and Cymmetrik Taipei Factory assistant mangers Ally Chen and Jason Chen. The event was moderated by Cymmetrik’s Marketing and Sustainable Development team.
In this competition, students presented design proposals that combined creativity with environmental thinking in an effort to respond to everyday problems. Many designs incorporated whales and sea turtle motifs, and used Cymmetrik’s green materials and innovative products to create practical ideas that would positively impact people’s lives and the environment.
This year’s winning designs was a set of eco-friendly plant-based sticker that use soy ink to help consumers more easily identify vegetarian and vegan food options. The labels also act as collectable stickers that can later be redeemed for eco-friendly merch that further promotes healthy living. Not only did the student create physically prototypes of her stickers, but also created a mock website to accompany her design, showcasing a high level of professionalism.
Given the immense challenge and energy spent on each one of these student projects, every student received a certificate while runner ups and top three received special distinctions for their outstanding achievement. Additionally, six students were selected based on their work to receive an internship with Cymmetrik.
In his closing remarks to the group, Charmian Calvin Tsai congratulated students on using their creativity on taking steps to use their talents to build their future, stating he firmly believes that Taiwan's technical and vocational education can cultivate outstanding talents with professional skills and practical abilities. After awards, general gifts were exchanged and group photos taken.
The Cymmetrik Education Foundation would like to express special thanks to Skills for U, as well as both Yingge and Jiu-Fang participants and staff who made the event possible. Cymmetrik Education Foundation supports young students through its collaboration program, so that they can become more familiar with the actual market needs, explore the industry landscape, and demonstrate their personal strengths and talents during the process of learning and growing.
