PUTUO government is trying to help college students who want to start their own businesses.

At the district's enterprise office, young entrepreneurs can seek advice, information and support.

At an industry park on Ningxia Road, affordable working space is available for rent.

At the same time, local employment promotion center offers students job opportunities.

Combined with Shanghai's motivation mechanism, Putuo authorities support young entrepreneurs with preferential policies on acquiring permanent residence, financial aid and startup acquisitions.

Putuo also provides training programs for entrepreneurs and helps them set up a team, apply for preferential policies, and complete business registration.

All the efforts are made with the construction of a smart maker incubator in mind. The district aims to be a best practice example for innovation and become a livable place for entrepreneurs.

Moreover, Putuo offers job opportunities for unemployed young people. Authorities share resources and information with local companies to find proper candidates for vacant jobs. Job fairs are held frequently.

The district employment center works with local enterprises to increase the number of apprenticeships. The center recommends apprentices to local enterprises and encourages employers to launch vocational training.

The center builds connections between migrant workers and employers and offers migrant workers help in finding a job or subsidies for vocational training.

The center also helps protect the rights of migrant workers and provides them with policy guidance and legal aid.

The center also works with employers in increasing their understanding of migrant workers' rights.

Last year, the center served 439 employers and helped 712 people find a job. It launched an official account on WeChat, which it uses to communicate with local enterprises, send out press releases or offer online customer support services.

The WeChat account is also much more convenient than dealing with businesses at the center's counter.