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Information Expo on Multiple Pathways 2024
Information Expo on Multiple Pathways 2024 (Info Expo) will be held on 10 and 11 May 2024 at the Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre to provide information on various articulation opportunities for secondary school graduates and help them plan well for their further studies and career pathways. Around 30 institutions and organisations set up exhibition booths at the Info Expo to provide information on locally accredited post-secondary programmes (including programmes under the “Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors” or “Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong” and as well as vocational and professional education and training (VPET) programmes), the applied degree programmes, the Diploma of Applied Education programme, and relevant online platforms such as the Information Portal for Post-secondary Programmes (iPASS), the Electronic Advance Application System for Post-secondary Programmes (E-APP), Concourse on Self-financing Post-secondary Education (Concourse) and Qualifications Framework. There will also be talks on topics such as multiple pathways for secondary school graduates, VPET, career planning and experience sharing by students. Advisory service on further studies and career planning will also be provided.
Global Talent Summit · Hong Kong
The inaugural Global Talent Summit • Hong Kong (the Summit) will take place on 7 and 8 May, 2024 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, aiming to showcase Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the Motherland and being closely connected to the world under “one country, two systems” as well as the charm of an international talent hub to the world. The two-day event consists of three key components: 1. International Talent Forum (7 May 2024) 2. The 2nd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-quality Talent Development Conference (8 May 2024) 3. CareerConnect Expo (7 - 8 May 2024)Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3F
Customs YES Summer Internship Programme 2024 (Phase 2)
With overwhelming supports from participating students and supporting organisations, the Customs YES Summer Internship Programme (Programme) is now open for applications! Through this Programme, participating interns will be given the opportunity to work within Customs formations or organizations of Customs counterparts, therefore obtaining valuable work experiences, understanding their career interests and preparing for future development. This year, the Programme consists of two recruitment phases. In Phase 1: Customs formations, the Programme will offer a number of summer placement opportunities within Customs formations. In Phase 2: Customs counterparts, the Programme will provide students with the opportunities to work in the companies of C&ED counterparts in various industries or sectors.
What is Corporate Sustainability? In recent years, both small-and-medium-sized enterprises and large companies must have mentioned ESG. What exactly is ESG? Why is it so popular across different industries and sectors? ESG is a non-financial indicator of corporate operations, which assesses a company's overall performance in terms of environmental protection (E, Environment), social responsibility (S, Social) and corporate governance (G, Governance). Each ESG area might involve multiple aspects. For example, under social responsibility, a company should not only consider its external relations with the community, but also taking employees’ rights, as well as health and safety into their business considerations. In addition to companies’ internal assessment, ESG can also serve as a tool to evaluate business partners, including analysis of their potential growth and any long-term business opportunities arising from the collaboration. Nowadays, financial statements are no longer the only key to assess a company. It is also necessary to understand the company's ESG performance. If you are a corporate representative, it is even more important for you to perform well in various ESG aspects, otherwise you might miss out important business partnership! For those of you who are ready to join the job market, having an early understanding of ESG concepts might help you better understand the business directions and latest development of the organisations which you are going to apply for, so as to increase your competiveness in job interviews and possibly in your future career too! ESG Talent Given the world's growing concern and rising demand on ESG, companies around the world are urging for ESG talents, with ESG consultant becoming one of the key experts in promoting corporate sustainability. Being an ESG consultant is not just about collecting ESG data and writing reports but also requires a good understanding of the business nature and unique culture of the company. The consultant might also need to analyse the company from a macro perspective, formulate a long-term ESG strategy plan, and at the same time raise the company's ESG rating as much as possible in order to ensure the sustainable development of the company. On the other hand, ESG consultants need to pay attention to the world’s fast-changing trends while deriving business plans which could also be beneficial to the world, with a view to leading the company to step forward and achieve new milestones. These are the important values that ESG consultants could bring to the companies. Career Path Planning - ESG Consultant If you want to become an ESG consultant or pursuing a career related to sustainable development, apart from environmental protection-related qualifications, having a background in arts, science or business could also be beneficial to your career in some sense. Most importantly, you need to be willing to learn new things across various disciplines! As a newbie in the job market, if you are interested in ESG-related positions, you may wish to enroll in some relevant training courses to learn more about the related knowledge and give yourself another career option! Courses from Talent.gov.hk related to Sustainable Development Course Provider Course Learning Mode QF Level The University of Hong Kong Certificate in Sustainable Communities Part-time QF Level 3 Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable Development Certificate in Sustainable Development Planning (Elementary) Part-time QF Level 3 The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Bachelor of Science in Sustainable and Green Finance Full-time QF Level 5 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development Full-time QF Level 5 Lingnan University Bachelor of Liberal Arts (Honours) in Global Development and Sustainability Full-time QF Level 5 Vocational Training Council Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Green Engineering and Sustainability Full-timePart-time QF Level 5 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Building Services Engineering and Sustainable Development Full-time QF Level 5 The University of Hong Kong Certificate for Module (Sustainability Professionals) Part-time QF Level 6 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Master of Science in Global Environmental Management for Sustainable Development Full-timePart-time QF Level 6 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Master of Science in Energy and Environmental Sustainability Full-timePart-time QF Level 6 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Postgraduate Certificate in Energy and Environmental Sustainability (Energy Management and Audits) Part-time QF Level 6 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Postgraduate Certificate in Energy and Environmental Sustainability (Cleaner Production and Green Technology) Part-time QF Level 6 The Education University of Hong Kong Master of Arts in Education for Sustainability Programme Full-timePart-time QF Level 6 The Education University of Hong Kong Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Teachers of Liberal Studies and Science on Environmental Sustainable Development Part-time QF Level 6 Lingnan University Master of Cities and Governance (Environment and Sustainability) Full-timePart-time QF Level 6 *Source: Talent.gov.hk Other Useful Links Talents.gov.hk Magazine: The Rise of ESG Related career information on Talents.gov.hk Related career information on the Life Planning Information website of the Education Bureau Sustainable Finance Internship Platform Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme ESG and Green Finance on Carbon Neutral @HK webpage of the Environment and Ecology Bureau
[Easter Break] International Exchange Tours
Starting from March and April every year, we finally “resurrect” from the cold winter! Have you ever started planning your activities during Easter holidays? How about taking advantage of the Easter holidays to travel abroad, experiencing various cultures and having a unique getaway with young people from different parts of the world? The Funding Scheme for International Youth Exchange under the Youth Development Commission has been providing funding to various non-governmental organisations to organise international exchange programmes for Hong Kong young people. The objective is to offer them more comprehensive international exchange opportunities, expand their global exposure, and broaden their international horizons. Just a reminder, the international exchange programmes during Easter are now open for application. All you young fellows can check out the exchange programmes provided in the Chinese version and create an unforgettable and special Easter holiday for yourselves!
[Easter Break] Exchange Tours to the Mainland
Starting from March and April every year, we finally “resurrect” from the cold winter! Have you ever started planning your activities during Easter holidays? How about taking advantage of the Easter holidays to travel to the Mainland and have a unique vacation with the local young people? The Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland under the Youth Development Commission has been providing funding to various non-governmental organisations to organise exchange tours to the Mainland for Hong Kong young people. The objective is to enhance their awareness and understanding of their home country while fostering exchange with Mainland youth, thereby strengthening their sense of national identity. Just a reminder, the exchange tours to the Mainland during Easter are now open for application. All you young fellows can check out the exchange programmes provided in the Chinese version and create an unforgettable and special Easter holiday for yourselves!
“Yesterday’s Vacation in HK” Exhibition
The Public Records Office (PRO) of the Government Records Service (GRS) today (September 15) launches the annual thematic exhibition “Yesterday’s Vacation in HK”, which takes the audience on a journey through Hong Kong’s past. Featuring a selection of tourism-related archival holdings from the 1950s to the 1980s, the exhibition unveils visitors’ diverse experience in the city and a variety of tourist attractions under four themes, namely “Sight and Scenes”, “Shopping Paradise”, “Paradise for Foodies”, and “Happenings in the City”. The exhibition also sheds light on different facets of lives in old Hong Kong. Members of the public are welcome to visit the Exhibition Hall where a selection of over 70 archival holdings is on view starting from today. A thematic backdrop near the entrance of the Exhibition Hall offers a photogenic spot for the audience to begin their exhibition journey. An “Exhibition Pass” booklet is also available on-site. The exhibition opens from Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5.45pm (except for public holidays), in the Exhibition Hall on the second floor of the Hong Kong Public Records Building, 13 Tsui Ping Road, Kwun Tong. Admission is free. Members of the public can find more precious archival images by browsing the online exhibition (www.grs.gov.hk/ws/online/yvhk/en/home/index.html), and follow the Facebook Page of PRO (www.facebook.com/grs.publicrecordsoffice) for more interesting stories covered in the exhibition. PRO will host roving exhibitions in different districts in the coming months, and the relevant information will be announced later on the GRS website (www.grs.gov.hk). For enquiries, please call the PRO at 2195 7700 or email to proinfo@grs.gov.hk.
[#JobBeacon] E-sports Champions!
Gaming and E-sports Rapid tapping on keyboards is one of the signature characteristics of gaming. Many people still consider that playing video games as simply a form of entertainment, and some even believe that excessive gaming can drain one's willpower. Today, gaming has however evolved into one of the new-age competitive sports! E-sports, or electronic sports, is a kind of sports that involves video games. The most well-known e-sports competitions revolve around online multiplayer games, such as shooting, fighting, car racing and strategy games. In these competitions, two or more teams will compete against each other in the game. Typically, professional e-sports players are not just ordinary players, but highly skilled individuals with exceptional mental fortitude, high levels of intelligence, advanced gaming abilities, and strong teamwork skills. Nowadays, e-sports has become a pop culture. Ranging from small-scale contest to professional league tournaments, all of which have successfully attracted respective audience. Many investors also recognise the business potential in e-sports, and sponsors actively support these events to increase their brand awareness. What was once seen as a pastime, has now gone beyond the boundaries, and grown into a new sports industry with a combination of gaming, competition and lifestyle! E-sports Commentator, the Vibe Maker Besides professional e-sports players, the e-sports industry has given rise to various other job positions. Among them, e-sports commentators play a vital role in e-sport events, with their importance being just slightly below that of professional e-sports players! Through humorous and passionate commentary, e-sports commentators analyse game tactics, describe players' actions, and hence show the live situation to the audience beyond the distance. These commentators not only need to be eloquent but also require a deep understanding of the game at a professional-player level in order to keep up with the pace of the competition. Therefore, aspiring e-sports commentators often need to have a certain ranking as professional players or be retired professional players themselves. Career Path Planning – Professional e-sports players/ E-sports commentator If you aspire to pursue a career in the e-sports arena as a professional player or commentator, there are numerous e-sports related training programmes available in the market that can help you lay a good foundation for your e-sport career development. Undoubtedly, you still need to make the greatest effort to gear up yourselves, in order to secure a place in the world of e-sports one day! E-sports related Courses from Talent.gov.hk Course Provider Course Learning Mode QF Level The University of Hong Kong Foundation Certificate in eSports Science Part-time QF Level 2 The University of Hong Kong Certificate in eSports Technology (Senior Secondary Applied Learning) Full-time QF Level 3 The University of Hong Kong Diploma in eSports Science Part-time QF Level 3 School of Professional and Continuing Education, HKU Diploma in eSports Science Part-time QF Level 3 The University of Hong Kong Higher Diploma in eSports Full-time QF Level 4 The University of Hong Kong Advanced Certificate in eSports Full-time QF Level 4 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Sports and eSports Management Full-time QF Level 5 *Source: Talent.gov.hk Other Useful Links Talents.gov.hk Magazine: e-Sports≠Gaming Sharing of ESAHK Founding Chairman on the Life Planning Information website of the Education Bureau
[#JobBeacon] Step Up! Street Dance!
Dancing from the Street to the World Stage Street Dance, originated in the 70's and 80's, is a combination of sports and street performances. By following the flow of music with unique body movements, a great variety of dancing steps is created. Beginners can also express themselves through unrestrained and free-style movements! The most common styles of street dance include “Breaking”,“Popping”and“Hip-hop” among others. Among them, the most popular one is “Breaking”! This dancing style is easy to recognise due to a series of signature moves, including headspins and rolling on the ground with one hand as a supporting point. Nowadays, street dance culture has spread all over the world. Street dancers can be found in all 18 districts of Hong Kong. Dancers would compete at any time and wherever there is a space, leading to a common phenomenon: "where there are streets, there is street dance." Many young people around the world regard street dance as their dream and are eager to go professional with their supreme dancing skills! The 2024 Paris Olympics will include one of the street dancing styles, “Breaking”, as a new sports item. Young people who are passionate about “Breaking” will then have the opportunity to battle with dancers from other countries and regions on the Olympic stage! Dancing from Stage to the Workplace If you love street dance, have you ever thought about becoming a professional dancer? After gaining ample performance experience, have you considered transitioning to a role behind the scenes, supporting other performers as a dance instructor or choreographer? Although these positions differ from traditional dancers, professional street dancers still require extensive training and long-term practice to be fully prepared to shine on stage. Becoming a street dance instructor or choreographer can be seen as a "promotion opportunity" for dancers. If you are a former street dancer, you may have the chance to become a choreographer by accumulating enough performance experience. With a solid foundation, choreographers can create dance performances and oversee the dancers’ execution. They also need execellent communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring an unforgettable visual feast for the audience! As the mastermind behind the scenes, a choreographer's dancing skills must reach a professional level, preferably in two or more dancing styles. They should be able to view a performance from a macro perspective and assign dancers to perform their roles well at different shows, providing memorable moments for each scene. Career Path Planning - Professional Dancer/ Dance Instructor/ Choreographer Even if you are still new to the workplace, there is no need to worry! If you are interested in pursuing a career in the dancing industry, you can refer to the following course information to plan ahead for your upcoming training and future career! Dance related Courses from Talent.gov.hk Course Provider Course Learning Mode QF Level The University of Hong Kong Foundation Certificate in Dance Part-time QF Level 2 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Certificate in Taking a Chance on Dance (Senior Secondary Applied Learning) Full-time QF Level 3 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Diploma in Dance Foundations Full-time QF Level 4 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Professional Diploma in Dance Full-time QF Level 4 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Dance Full-time QF Level 5 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Master of Fine Arts in Dance Full-time / Part-time QF Level 6 *Source: Talent.gov.hk Other Useful Links Dance-related careers information on the Life Planning Information website of the Education Bureau Search for Vacancies for Dancer / Dance Instructor / Choreographer on Talent.gov.hk Break dance events / courses provided by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department "Move Beyond" - Online programme of the Cultural Presentations Section of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
[X'mas Getaway] International Exchange Tours
When Christmas songs start to play on the street, it is time for all you young fellows to plan your activities during Christmas! Have you ever thought about taking advantage of the Christmas holidays to travel abroad, experiencing various cultures and having a unique Christmas with young people from different parts of the world? The Funding Scheme for International Youth Exchange under the Youth Development Commission has been providing funding to various non-governmental organisations to organise international exchange programmes for Hong Kong young people. The objective is to offer them more comprehensive international exchange opportunities, expand their global exposure, and broaden their international horizons. Just a reminder, the international exchange programmes during Christmas are now open for application. All you young fellows can check out the exchange programmes provided in the Chinese version and create an unforgettable and special Christmas holiday for yourselves!
[X'mas Getaway] Exchange Tours to the Mainland
When Christmas songs start to play on the street, it is time for all you young fellows to plan your activities during Christmas! Have you ever thought about taking advantage of the Christmas holidays to travel to the Mainland and have a unique Christmas with the local young people? The Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland under the Youth Development Commission has been providing funding to various non-governmental organisations to organise exchange tours to the Mainland for Hong Kong young people. The objective is to enhance their awareness and understanding of their home country while fostering exchange with Mainland youth, thereby strengthening their sense of national identity. Just a reminder, the exchange tours to the Mainland during Christmas are now open for application. All you young fellows can check out the exchange programmes provided in the Chinese version and create an unforgettable and special Christmas holiday for yourselves!
Astronomical Training Programme for Secondary Students 2023-24
Astronomical Training Programme for Secondary Students ("ATPSS") is co-organised by the Hong Kong Space Museum, the Department of Physics, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Astronomical Society. It provides a comprehensive training in astronomy to local full-time Secondary 4 and Secondary 5 students. It aims to cultivate and promote students' interests in natural science.Through an array of diversified activities with equal emphasis on theory and practical skills, ATPSS will enhance students' understanding of astronomy and boost their science literacy. More importantly, by nurturing students' abilities in problem-solving and organisation of activities, ATPSS hopes the students can apply what they have learnt in the programme to help promoting astronomy in schools.
e-Learning Support Scheme 2023
The e-Learning Support Scheme (“eLSS”) has been launched under the Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP) of the Labour Department to provide pre-employment training and job opportunities for young people who wish to pursue their career in information technology, education and multi-media industries, and at the same time, assist schools to promote e-Learning. Candidates accepted to eLSS will attend a free pre-employment training course provided by Academy of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong and are entitled to have $241 allowance per pre-employment training day on completion of the training with 80% or above attendance. Upon completion of the pre-employment training, trainees will undergo on-the-job training with pay in schools for 12 months as an e-Learning Support Officer. Target participants and eligibilities School leaver aged 15-24 Educational attainment at DSE (NAS) / sub-degree or below No related academic qualification and work experience required Lawfully employable in Hong Kong Duties of e-Learning Support Officer Assist schools to prepare multimedia information and e-learning materials Manage online teaching platform Assist schools in setting up, operating, monitoring, managing and maintaining computer equipment and software, networks and servers, e-learning platforms, intranet and web pages of schools Assist students in using e-learning tools such as tablets Assist in administrative work in support of IT education For details, please visit the YETP website, or call 2112 9932 or email elss_te@yptp.labour.gov.hk for enquiries.
[Funded Projects] Funding Scheme for Internship in the Mainland 2023
Through sponsoring NGOs in organising internships to the Mainland, the Funding Scheme for Youth Internship in the Mainland under the Youth Development Commission aims at enabling Hong Kong young people to experience first-hand the actual workplace environment in the Mainland, cultivate a deeper understanding of the employment market, work culture and development opportunities there, with a view to helping them set their future career goals, gain more work experience, establish interpersonal network and boost their employment advantage in the future. For more information , please refer to the Chinese version.
Urban Forestry Support Fund - Trainee Programme opens for application througout the year
The Trainee Programme under the Urban Forestry Support Fund encourages employers to engage and train arboriculture and tree management graduates to become quality arborists and tree climbers to support tree management and maintenance work in Hong Kong.The “Urban Forestry Support Fund - Trainee Programme” follows the “first-hire-then-train” principle, and will provide a training allowance of about 30 per cent of agreed monthly remuneration levels to the trainees through their employers, as well as a bonus of $30,000 and $20,000 upon their acquisition of recognised arborist or tree climber professional qualifications respectively. The training periods for arborist and tree climber trainees are three years and 18 months respectively.Eligible employers are invited to participate in the Trainee Programme to take in arborist and tree climber trainees at agreed or higher remuneration levels (including the training allowances provided under the programme). They are also required to provide structured training that meets stipulated requirements. About the Programme Monthly training allowanceArborist Trainees $4,500* Tree Climber Trainees $5,000*Starting monthly pay point (including monthly training allowance) Arborist Trainees $14,500* Tree Climber Trainees $15,000*Bonus (upon completion of training and acquisition of recognised professional qualification) Arborist Trainees $30,000 Tree Climber Trainees $20,000Training periodArborist Trainees 3 yearsTree Climber Trainees 18 months*The amounts are subject to adjustment by the Construction Industry Council upon completion of each year of training with consideration of factors including inflation.Eligibility (Employers - Applicants)- Arboriculture, tree management and landscape companies with active tree inspection and/or tree work related contract(s) for the Government or the private sector of duration not less than one year or organisations managing a substantial amount of tree assset; and- Have the following employees in the company: (For engaging Arborist Trainees) At least 1 arborist who meets the requirement for the training tutor of Arborist Trainee (For engaging Tree Climber Trainees) At least 1 tree climber who meets the requirement for the training tutor of Tree Climber Trainee Eligibility (Trainees - Employees)- Hong Kong residents- Graduates of local arboriculture, tree management and tree work programmes at: (For engaging Arborist Trainees) Level 3 to Level 5 of the Qualifications Framework (For engaging Tree Climber Trainees) Level 3 to Level 4 of the Qualifications Framework- Have not possessed any recognised professional qualifications Eligibility (Training Tutors - to be provided by employers)Training Tutors of Arborist Trainees- HKQF Level 4 or above in arboriculture related academic qualification; and- Professional qualification in arboriculture; and- Completed and passed tree risk assessment and management training course organised or recognised by the Tree Management Office; and - Received relevant occupational safey and health training relating to tree work operation; and - At least 7 years of work experience in tree care and familiar with tree risk assessment and managementTraining Tutors of Tree Climber Trainees- Received relevant occupational safey and health training relating to tree work operation; and- Completed training in tree work operations (including tree climbing (rope access), use of chainsaw and aerial rescue); and- At least 3 years of work experience in tree care and tree climbingThe programme accepts applications throughout the year. The relevant application form and training framework document can be downloaded from the website of the Construction Industry Council. Here below is the sharing of students, employers and training tutors from the Urban Forestry Support Fund - Trainee Programme. (The video is broadcasted in Cantonese)
MIT Entrepreneurship and FinTech Integrator (MEFTI) is a FinTech venture-building boot camp for MIT and Hong Kong students who are ready to make industry impact. Students from MIT and universities in Hong Kong will form teams, tackle real-world industry challenges, and build a FinTech venture pitch with a viable business model. In this intensive experience, participants will - Learn about emerging trends across different FinTech sectors- Gain insights into how the financial services industry has been transformed- Understand how frontier technologies, including distributed ledger technology and artificial intelligence, are redefining business processes and changing the future of industries- Understand the jurisdictional advantages of Hong Kong as a leading FinTech hub from regulatory, technology and domain perspectives- Visit emerging startups and companies and interact with seasoned industry executives from the Greater Bay Area (China)- Immerse in a comprehensive entrepreneurship program and build a viable business plan and prototype to present the FinTech idea to a panel of judges and the audience Application by Hong Kong Students Application deadline: April 7, 2023 Please refer to the website of MEFTI for more details.
ASTRI Summer Internship Programme 2023 is now open for application
The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. Their research embraces 6 core areas including Smart City, Financial Technologies, Intelligent Manufacturing and Re-industrialization, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits and Metaverse.Summer Internship ProgrammeASTRI Summer Internship Programme offers a golden opportunity to learn from award-winning scientists in a cross-cultural environment. It is an 8-week programme starting in June 2023 that targets undergraduate and postgraduate students majoring in STEM disciplines or non-STEM disciplines. Requirements- Undergraduate or postgraduate students majoring in STEM or non-STEM disciplines- Enthusiastic about exploring a career in a research institute- Creative, open-minded, visionary, and interested in the Innovation and Technology (I&T) industry- Fluent in written and spoken EnglishApplicationPlease lodge your application by submitting the Application Form on or before 13 March 2023. For details please visit the website of ASTRI.EnquiryFor enquiries, please email ASTRI at summerintern@astri.org.
“FinTech Self-paced Learning Webinars” is now available to nurture Fintech talents
Cyberport Academy is commissioned by Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and is delighted to introduce the “FinTech Self-paced Learning Webinars” programme to the public covering Blockchain, RegTech, Cybersecurity, Data economy, ESG and MORE. The programme is available for FREE and contains the Webinar series of the “Financial Practitioners FinTech Training Programme” to raise public awareness of Fintech along with the latest development and enrich the FinTech talent pool in Hong Kong.For the Programme details, please click here to visit the website of Cyberport Academy.
M+ Internship Programme (Application deadline is 9 July)
M+ offers internships to graduates and emerging professionals with intakes in January and July every year. The year-long internship is full-time and paid. M+ seeks creative and driven individuals who are interested in working in a collaborative environment where their voices and decisions will make a lasting impact.The interns are mentored by key museum staff from teams across M+, including Curatorial, Digital, Learning and Interpretation, Collection and Exhibition, and Museum Operations. In addition to gaining valuable insight into museum work, interns have the opportunity to grow their professional network from attending meetings, workshops, and off-site visits.If you are looking to pursue a career in museums or the cultural field, or want to learn more about twentieth- and twenty-first-century visual culture, M+ encourages you to apply.EligibilityGraduates with less than two years of work experience are welcome to apply for this programme. Successful applicants are selected based on their interest, academic training, professional experience, and departmental need. Previous museum experience is not required.Currently, the programme is only open to permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Interns who have previously participated in the programme may not reapply.How to ApplyThe application deadline is 9 July 2023. The next intake will take place from July 2023 to July 2024. Please visit the website of M+ for more details.
Information Days of Tertiary Institutions 2023
Information days for post-secondary education in Hong Kong, covering admission information, introduction to various programmes and their requirements, will be held from October 2023 onwards. Details can be found in the following table: Date Institute Highlights Location 7 October The City University of Hong Kong Admissions Talks and Consultations, Exhibitions, Guided Tours, Alumni and Student Sharing Sessions Campus 7 October The Hong Kong Baptist University Admission Talks, Guided Tours Campus / Virtual 14 October The Education University of Hong Kong Admission Talks, Guided Tours, Student Sharing Sessions Campus / Virtual 14 October The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Admissions Talks and Consultations, Exhibitions, Guided Tours, Student Sharing Sessions Campus / Virtual 21 October The Chinese University of Hong Kong Admissions Talks, Guided Tours Campus 21 October The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Admissions Talks, Consultation and Sharing Sessions Campus 28 October The University of Hong Kong Admissions Talks, Guided Tours Campus 3-4 November Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) Admissions Talks, Industrial Sharing, Programme Booths Campus 4 November Lingnan University Admissions Talks, Consultation Session, Guided Tours Campus 10-11 & 17-18 November Vocational Training Council Admissions Talks, Guided Tours, Workshops Campus / Virtual 11 November The Hong Kong Metropolitan University Admissions Talks, Guided Tours, Student performances, Campus 11 November Tung Wah College Admissions Talks, Student Sharing Sessions Campus 17-18 November Caritas Institute of Higher Education & Caritas Bianchi College of Careers Admissions Talks, Workshops, Guided Tours, Life-Planning Education Events Campus 18 November Hong Kong Hang Seng University Admissions Consultation, Programme Seminars and Workshops, Guided Tours Campus 18 November Hong Kong Shue Yan University Admissions Consultation Campus 18 November Hong Kong Chu Hai College Admissions Talks, Guided Tours, Early Bird Admissions Interview Campus 18 November UOW College Hong Kong Thematic Talks, Guided Tours, Games Campus Pre-registration may be required for certain events. Please refer to the latest official announcement from respective institutions.
Strive and Rise Programme (Recruiting the 2nd Cohort Now)
The Government has launched the “Strive and Rise Programme” which aims to address intergenerational poverty by helping underprivileged students, who join the Programme as mentees, achieve their life goals and strive for upward mobility. The enhanced Programme has started recruiting the second cohort to provide focused support for more secondary students from underprivileged families. The second round of the Strive and Rise Programme will include new elements as: increasing the number of mentees from 2 800 to 4 000, with an extension to cover Secondary Four students from underprivileged families; enriching the variety of group activities with more Mainland study and exchange tours; introducing mentorship groups; and establishing an Alumni Club for mentees who have completed the Programme to provide them with diversified social activities and internship opportunities. Target Mentees Secondary One to Secondary Four students from underprivileged families, particularly those living in subdivided units Three Key Elements 1. Mentorship Mentees will each be paired up with a volunteer mentor who will share his/her life experience to help the mentees build up their self-confidence and guide them to develop their personal goals in a proactive and positive manner; the mentors will also assist their mentees in developing positive financial planning concepts and applying effectively the financial support provided under the Programme. 2. Personal Development Plans Mentors will inspire mentees to explore more possibilities for personal development, develop action plans and make good use of financial resources to achieve their personal development plans under guidance. 3. Financial Support Each mentee will be given a start-up sum of $5,000 for spending under the guidance of the mentor to achieve his/her personal development plan; upon successful completion of the Programme, a scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded to the mentee for his/her own deployment by applying the financial planning concepts acquired Structured Programme Through a structured programme covering orientation, basic training, diverse group activities, mentor-mentee interactive sessions, etc, the Programme will help mentees broaden horizons, reinforce self-confidence, develop a positive outlook on life, set goals for the future and strive for upward mobility. Upon successful completion of the one-year intensive foundation programme, mentees will automatically become members of the Alumni Club for two years. Students can approach their schools and District Organisers for enquiry and application (Click here for contacts of District Organisers / Application Form). Application will close on 16 November.
[Tips for freshmen] Three common credit card traps to avoid
As the new semester begins, university students are presented with attractive credit card promotions and offers by banks which set up promotion booths on campus. Typical offers include welcome gifts, rebates and annual fee waivers, enticing freshmen to apply for their first credit card.If you make good use of your credit card wisely and pay your bills on time, it can help you to save money, earn bonus points for gift redemption, and minimise physical contact during the pandemic. However, there are also some pitfalls that you should look out for.Trap 1: Should I make minimum payment?It may seem easy to make just the monthly minimum payment on your credit card, but your debt can quickly snowball too. For example, with an outstanding balance of $20,000 and an interest rate of 35% p.a., it will take 26 years to pay off the debt if you only make a minimum payment every month, provided that there are no more transactions during the period. What’s more, interest will be charged immediately for all new transactions, existing interest-free instalments and autopay arrangements through your credit card (such as monthly insurance premiums).Trap 2: Is it easy to get a cash advance on your credit card?Many credit cards offer the option of a cash instalment plan, allowing you to convert available credit limit into cash. However, this seemingly handy service with no application and approval required generally comes with higher interest rates exceeding 30% p.a. Unlike general transactions with an interest-free payment period, cash advances will accrue interest immediately, and incur administrative fees.Trap 3: Is it easy to extend the repayment period?It is important to repay the monthly balance on time – the longer the repayment period, the more interest it will incur. This snowballing effect will not only create financial stress, but also have an impact on your credit record. A low credit score may prompt banks and financial institutions to charge a higher interest rate, or even deny your future loan applications. Besides, some companies and employers may review your credit report and score during the recruitment process. How much should I repay each month to clear credit card debt?If you have any unsettled credit card bills, you should set a clear goal and make repayment as soon as possible to save on interest. You can use the calculator on the Investor and Financial Education Council website to work out the required monthly repayment amount. Information source:
3rd Phase of Futuremakers' First Job Youth Employment and Subsidy Programme
To support youth employment and help SMEs weather the difficult time, St. James’ Settlement and Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited jointly introduced the “Futuremakers’ First Job Youth Employment and Subsidy Programme” in 2020. The programme encouraged SMEs to provide full time or short-term job opportunities for graduates by subsidising half of the wages of the youths employed. In the past 2 years, the programme has successfully helped over 300 graduates to find suitable jobs. SMEs would be able to explore suitable talents through the job matching platform, while DSE, post-secondary and university graduates will be able to find job opportunities which suit their interests and abilities. Corporates will receive half of the wages of each youth hired or up to HK$39,000 over a 6-month period. Participating youths will also be provided with job seeking skills and employment trainings as well as guaranteed interview opportunities within two weeks of the launch of the programme. The third phase of the programme is now accepting applications from 2020, 2021 or 2022 graduates. For more details, please visit the official website. If you have any enquiries, please call 2596 2569 or e-mail to futuremakers.enquiry@sjs.org.hk.
Search for related courses for your career
When planning for further study or career, young people may have some popular industries in mind and look for related courses, for example, finance; real estate and construction services industry; hotel and catering; information and communication technology; retail; recreation, sports, cultural and creative industries, etc. Want to know what courses or training programmes are available for a particular industry? Below are some websites that may help.. Industries and Jobs - Education Bureau'sLife Planning Information Website Careers Exploration - Talent.gov.hk More details about the programmes are available from respective institutions. For a comprehensive list of institutions / organisations providing local post-secondary education and other education programmes, please refer to the website of the Education Bureau (EDB). For other related training and courses, please refer to the EDB's Life Planning Information Website. Still not sure about your career path? Browse the websites listed below to find out more about different jobs and careers and to know more about yourself! VTC Occupation Dictionary JOB & VASK of CLAP@JC Discover@Jobtionaryof Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups I am… Youth Portalof St. James' Settlement
Starting work and planning for the future
Starting your first job is exciting, especially when you get your first month's pay. It brings financial freedom and puts you in charge of your own money. It also gives you the chance to set financial goals and come up with a plan to achieve them.After starting your first job, it's natural to have an idea of how you want to be in five or 10 years. This could mean further studies, buying a property, getting married, or even starting your own business. No matter what the goal is, you will need money to realise it.Be realistic when setting goals. While short-term goals are often easy to reach, longer-term aims like getting married or buying a property can take years or even decades. The sooner you come up with a plan, the more time you have to save money to reach your goal.Your first short-term goal should be to save for an emergency cash fund. It should be enough to cover your expenses for six months. The Savings Goal Calculator on Investor and Financial Education Council website can help you estimate how much to save and for how long, in order to reach your goals. Make a monthly budgetAfter setting goals, it's time to manage your income and spending. Your first job probably won't be very well paid, but it's tempting to spend. Even so, it's much better to be careful and avoid living from paycheck to paycheck.Use the Money Tracker mobile app to set a monthly budget, record income and track expenses. It can also compare the budget you set with actual spending. This allows you to manage your money all the time, anywhere.Save before spendingIt's important to learn good saving habits while you are still young. The key is to always save before you spend. So, after getting your wage, put aside 10 to 20% as savings straight away. The rest can be spent as you wish. The sooner you start saving, the more money you will have due to the compound effect. This will boost your financial freedom.Most people have lots of things they want to buy but don't have enough money. Simply put: if you buy this, you can't buy that. It's important to know the difference between what you need and what you want. Think about what you will do with what you buy. Ask yourself: "Would it cause me any problem in the coming months if I don't buy it?" If the answer is no, it means you don’t really need it. More financial issues to think about 1. MPF managementThe Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) is a long-term saving and investment scheme for retirement, which both you and your employer put money into. When you start work, your employer has to enrol you for the MPF scheme within 60 days. The contribution is 5% of your income for both you and your employer. Good MPF management is important, as it will affect how much money you have when you retire.2. Repay student loansIf you have a student loan, put aside part of your salary to repay it. You can set up autopay so you pay on time. Student loans are from public money. Paying on time is your obligation and a social responsibility. Also, late payments will mean surcharges and interest. This could affect your credit history. You can use "SFO E-Link" to check your repayment schedule and history.3. Smart use of credit cardsWhen you first get a credit card it's tempting to spend money you haven't earned yet or buy things you can't afford. Apart from spending on necessities like meals and transport, young people also like to buy trendy clothes and gadgets. But it's best to buy what you need rather than spend too much. Do not fall into the "enjoy now, pay later" trap. Repay the full amount before it's due, as interest on a credit card can be more than 30%.4. Prepare to pay taxesHong Kong has a provisional tax system. When you receive a tax return you must report your income, deductions and claim allowances. For example, you can claim tax deductions on MPF contributions. The Inland Revenue will assess your tax for this year and the next, based on what you report. Therefore, tax is for the current year, while provisional tax is for the next year. As a result, the total amount for a tax bill could be very high. You should prepare by using the Salary Tax Calculator to work out the tax due on your wage, then save based on how much you need. (Information source: Investor and Financial Education Council)
Youth uniformed groups under disciplined and auxiliary services departments
The Government strives to nurture youths and support them in fully realising their potential. Youth uniformed groups offer important platforms for promoting youth development. To this end, most of the disciplined and auxiliary services departments have set up their own youth uniformed groups to nurture young people’s sense of social responsibility, enhance their law-abiding awareness and help them develop leadership skills through a series of classroom and physical training. Information about the youth uniformed groups under the disciplined and auxiliary services departments is listed below for easy reference. Junior Police Call The Hong Kong Police Force has all along been actively promoting youth development. With the mission of nurturing fight crime partners and future leaders, it founded its flagship youth organisation, the Junior Police Call (JPC), in 1974. Currently, Advanced Leaders and members of JPC Leader Corps who join foot drill training are uniformed to reinforce the sense of belonging. On top of organising regular leadership camps to build up young people’s resilience, team spirit and leadership skills, JPC has also launched new programmes, e.g. innovation and technology competitions, in recent years to enhance its appeal to young people. In April 2021, JPC introduced the Junior Police Call Mobile Application (JPC App) to facilitate the recruitment of new members and the participation of existing members. In addition, JPC implemented a new youth engagement strategy under the acronym “IDEAS” this year to highlight the elements of JPC’s activities, namely “Innovation”, “Discipline”, “Exposure”, “Adventure” and “Synergy”. With this new strategy, JPC has also launched a new awards scheme, with a view to enriching members’ learning experience systematically. Looking ahead, JPC will also offer youth exchange opportunities in the Greater Bay Area to let participants gain first-hand experience of the opportunities in the Greater Bay Area. >> Website of Junior Police Call (The video is in Chinese) Fire and Ambulance Services Teen Connect The Fire Services Department (FSD) established its youth uniformed group, called the Fire and Ambulance Services Teen Connect (FAST Connect), in 2021. FAST Connect aims to provide a learning platform for its members, arranging regular training and activities to equip them with a rich learning experience. Apart from providing practical training on basic fire-fighting and rescue techniques, basic first-aid skills and fire safety knowledge, FAST Connect also covers national education (e.g. the Chinese-style foot drill) to enhance the sense of belonging to the country among youth. Exchange sessions with community leaders and Hong Kong elite athletes are also arranged for members. Through participating in the various training and activities arranged by FSD, young people can acquire new knowledge outside the classroom, learn more about the country’s development and build a good character, with a view to building a solid foundation for academic and career success in the future. >> Website of the Fire and Ambulance Services Teen Connect (The video is in Chinese) Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps The Immigration Department (ImmD) established its uniformed group, the Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps, in 2013. Presently, the uniformed group provides disciplinary and leadership training to local students from Secondary 1 to Secondary 6 in Hong Kong. The training programme covers knowledge about immigration matters, national education, foot drill, physical fitness, community services and outdoor training. It aims at developing members’ sense of discipline and team spirit, enhancing their sense of national identity, and instilling positive thinking and values through group activities. Members will receive training in the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development and visit immigration facilities so as to deepen their understanding of ImmD’ s work. This will help those who are interested in joining the Department in future get prepared. Since September this year, dedicated instructors also host school-based meetings with a view to building closer rapport with members. (The video is in Chinese) Customs Youth Leader Corps The Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) introduced the education-oriented programme, Customs YES, in 2021 for young people aged between 12 and 24. Groups, schools and non-governmental organisations interested in supporting and promoting youth development can also join as organisation members. The Customs YES programme aims at enhancing young people’s appreciation of C&ED’s work and fostering their positive values and sense of belonging to society. Its activities include Customs job orientation experience, summer internship programmes, adventure and leadership training and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area exchange programmes. Customs YES also regularly holds theme-based (e.g. legal profession, innovation & technology, and logistics) career development workshops aim to help members understand the situation and development of various sectors through interactive activities such as site visits and sharing by sector specialists. Under the framework of diversified activities of Customs YES, C&ED has formed a new youth uniformed group called Customs Youth Leader Corps, which aims at nurturing members to be distinguished youth leaders. Apart from participating in Customs YES activities, members are required to attend regular assemblies and disciplinary training to acquire various skills and learn about C&ED’s work. >> Website of Customs Youth Leader Corps (The video is in Chinese) Rehabilitation Pioneer Leaders The Correctional Services Department (CSD) has been implementing the Rehabilitation Pioneer Project since 2008 to disseminate the message of “leading a law-abiding and drug-free life as well as supporting offender rehabilitation” to secondary school students and young people. Project activities include education talks in schools and organisations; visits to correctional institutions and experience sharing by persons in custody to enable participants to understand the consequences of committing crimes; and summer tours to large-scale infrastructure as well as rural schools and families in the Mainland in order to deepen participants’ understanding of national affairs. In 2018, CSD established its uniformed group, Rehabilitation Pioneer Leaders, targeting secondary school students. Participants attend regular meetings twice a month at venues such as the Staff Training Institute for foot drill, take part in teamwork and physical training, as well as join a wide range of activities such as life planning interviews and Training on the Operation of Online Channel. The aim is to broaden their horizons, foster discipline and promote law-abiding and inclusive values. >> Website of Rehabilitation Pioneer Leaders Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps Founded in 1968, the Civil Aid Service (CAS) Cadet Corps has an establishment of more than 4 000 cadets. Committed to promoting youth work, CAS encourages young people to learn practical skills and develop leadership abilities and through which to build up self-confidence, sense of responsibility, self-discipline and the spirit to serve others. Cadets also take part in community service such as countryside conservation work, tree planting and visits to the elderly to prepare themselves for becoming responsible citizens. CAS provides a diversified array of training and activities for its cadets including life-saving, first-aid, foot drill, hiking, boating, sailing, outdoor programmes and national education courses, etc, and is planning to develop activities and training on virtual reality and unmanned aircraft to encourage cadets to explore in various dimensions. Exchange programmes for cadets to meet with young people in the Greater Bay Area have been organised in order to deepen their understanding of the development of the Greater Bay Area. >>Website of Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps (The video is in Chinese) >> Website of Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps The Auxiliary Medical Service (“AMS”) established its Cadet Corps in 2011 to encourage young people to acquire practical skills and develop their leadership abilities by taking part in healthcare training and activities. Apart from receiving healthcare training, cadets also take part in a wide range of events, such as first aid competitions, foot drill training, community service and national education exchange tours, etc. >> Website of Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) established its Cadet Corps in 2011 to encourage young people to, by taking part in healthcare training and activities, acquire practical skills and develop their leadership abilities. Major areas of the training include knowledge, prevention and handling of communicable and chronic diseases; conventional first aid and health-check training; and prevailing public hygiene and health issues (e.g. emotional / mental health and drug abuse). Apart from receiving healthcare training, cadets also take part in a wide range of events, such as first aid competitions, foot drill training, community service and national education exchange tours, etc. >> Website of Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps Government Flying Service's Collaboration with Youth Uniformed Groups Although the Government Flying Service (GFS) does not have its own youth uniformed group, it has established various activity arrangements with different youth uniformed groups (such as the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps (HKACC), the Scout Association and the Girl Guides Association). Its collaboration with HKACC is particularly close. Besides continuing to provide HKACC with the relevant programmes and activities, GFS will arrange officers to take part in HKACC’s leader training programme and give professional coaching to HKACC members aged 16 or above, providing experiential activities to help them learn more about the different facets of GFS’s work (including the work of Pilots, Air Crewman Officers, Aircraft Engineers, Air Medical Officers and Air Medical Nursing Officers). This can promote young people’s understanding of GFS and their interest in the aviation industry.
Virtual Exhibition of Students’ Achievements – e-Gallery
This year, the Education Bureau (EDB) launched the e-Gallery, a one-stop online portal. The e-Gallery showcases Hong Kong students' multifarious learning outcomes in different domains, namely values education, languages, humanities, creativity and problem-solving, STEM education, arts and culture, and physical development, as well as celebrates students' outstanding performances in whole-person development. From time to time, the e-Gallery will announce the outstanding achievements of Hong Kong students in local, national and international competitions. It will also recommend competitions of various types for schools to nominate student participants. Moreover, it will feature Hong Kong outstanding students' learning experiences in different domains, aiming to inspire more students to take up challenges and stretch their potential. In addition, the e-Gallery will hold online exhibitions which, as compared to physical exhibitions, will allow more flexibility for displaying students' attainments in whole-person development and provide opportunities for students and teachers to appreciate and learn from one another. You are also welcomed to watch the below introduction video by the e-Gallery:
Strategies of 2022 JUPAS Programme Choice Selection
The deadline of 2021-2022 Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) application submission falls on 8 December 2021 (11:59 pm). Students are suggested to priorities programmes they have both interest and confidence in from the list of Programmes Offered after thorough consideration. Set your goals and collect information about the job Students are recommended to explore their interest, set a goal for their ideal job, and subsequently search for suitable programmes and career pathways. If there is already a clear goal in your mind, you may take a look at the Life Planning Information website launched by the Career Guidance Section, Education Bureau. Information of all walks of life, such as duties of job, reference salaries, entry requirements and examples of related training and courses are all listed in the website. You may refer to the related Bachelor Degree Programmes of each occupation when you are ranking your JUPAS programme choices. Take reference from the past Admission Scores of the institutions Besides interest and goals, the result of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE) and the abilities of the applicant are important as well for programme selection. You may compare your predicted DSE results with the past Admission Scores of the participating-institutions when you are making decisions on the programmes. The below list consolidates the Entrance Requirements, Admission Scores (2021 Entry) and Admission Score Calculators of the Universities under JUPAS for your reference: City University of Hong Kong Entrance Requirements Admission Scores (2021 entry) Admission Score Calculator Hong Kong Baptist University Entrance Requirements Admission Scores (2021 entry) Hong Kong Metropolitan University Entrance Requirements Admission Scores (2021 entry) Admission Score Calculator Lingnan University Entrance Requirements Admission Scores (2021 entry) Admission Score Calculator The Chinese University of Hong Kong Entrance Requirements The Education University of Hong Kong Entrance Requirements Admission Scores (2021 entry) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Entrance Requirements Admission Scores (2021 entry) The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Entrance Requirements Admission Scores (2021 entry) Admission Score Calculator The University of Hong Kong Entrance Requirements Admission Scores (2021 entry)
2022 JUPAS Application Procedures & Important Dates
Application Procedures Applicants who wish to apply for admission to the programmes offered under Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) and are eligible to apply via JUPAS must submit and complete their applications via the JUPAS online application system. Before submitting the applications, applicants are advised to go through the Online Application System User Guide for Applicants, and complete all of the following steps for the submission of applications: 1. Create JUPAS Account 2. Activate JUPAS Account and Apply for Admission 3. Pay Application Fee 4. Submit Programme Choices 5. Submit Optional Information (if applicable) Upon successful creation of an applicant's record and successful generation of an application number by the JUPAS online application system, applicants will receive emails from the JUPAS Office. In avoidance of missed emails, applicants must ensure that the setting of their personal email accounts will not filter out or place such correspondence in the trash / junk bins Important Dates 6 October 2021 (9:00 am) – 8 December 2021 (11:59 pm) Submit and complete JUPAS applications (details) 10 December 2021 (9:00 am) – 1 June 2022 (5:00 pm) Submit late applications (details) The fee for late application is HK$810 10 December 2021 (9:00 am) – 1 June 2022 (11:59 pm) Update programme choices before the release of the HKDSE Examination results (details) Before updating, applicants are required to pay amendment fees of HK$100 for each submission From 22 June 2022 (9:00 am) Log on JUPAS accounts to check the time-slots allocated for modifications of programme choices Timeslot allocated during 21 July – 23 July 2022 Modify programme choices after the release of the HKDSE Examination results (details) *Subject to changes. For all updates and details, please refer to the JUPAS website.
2021 Internship Experience at the Efficiency Office
The 2021 Summer Internship Programme at the Efficiency Office (EffO) was concluded successfully. After the two-month intership, the interns had enriched their understanding of the internal operation of the Government as well as the development of Innovation and Technology (I&T) in Hong Kong. The interns participated in a wide variety of tasks, such as general office work and site visits to different government departments and I&T organisations. These experiences helped to broaden their horizons and expand their social networks. The 2021 Summer Internship Programme was yet another unforgettable experience for all interns. Let’s take a look at the video for their sharing and highlights of the programme!
"Own My Path" Skills Transformation Training Programme
About the Programme The HKFYG Leadership Institute will organise a brand-new training series - "Own My Path" Skills Transformation Training Programme. The programme aims to provide young people with future skills training and practical vocational experiences, so as to help them adapt to the new normal of the "gig economy" during the pandemic and thus enhance their career and financial prospects. By gaining insights from market experts and start-up entrepreneurs, as well as engaging in online self-learning, participants will be able to quickly boost their hard and soft skills, such as digital literacy, financial management, creativity, innovation, communication, collaboration, entrepreneurship, resilience, and growth mindset. As participants operate online stores and physical market stalls under supervision, they will get to enhance a variety of vocational skills, transform their core skills, learn to adjust their mentality, become more resilient, and broaden their career potential in an ever-changing economy, so as to foster long-term financial autonomy and prepare for the future. Target Participants Young people aged 18 to 35 (Tertiary students and Working youth) Online Application and Deadlines Phase 1 Application: On or before 23 October 2021Phase 2 Application: On or before 23 November 2021 >>Click here to apply now Please refer to the Programme website for more information.
2021 Policy Address – Building a Bright Future Together
There are a number of measures to support Hong Kong to strive ahead with renewed perseverance and plan for the future in the Policy Address 2021. We have summarised measures related to Youth Development and Innovation and Technology for your reference: Youth Development Invite the Youth Development Commission to explore the introduction of a new funding scheme to subsidise eligible NGOs to organise projects that are conducive to nurturing young people’s positive thinking Establish more effective channels to gauge the views of young people of different backgrounds in order to better meet their needs in areas such as education, career pursuits, housing, upward mobility and development of their potential Introduce measures, including the Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the GBA Youth Employment Scheme, to support the development of Hong Kong young people in the Mainland, as well as support for enhancing various Mainland internship and exchange programmes Regularise the Member Self‑recommendation Scheme for Youth, under which young people aged between 18 and 35 are recruited on a regular basis to participate in government advisory committee For details on the measures related to Youth Development, please refer to the Facebook page of the Home Affairs Bureau. Innovation and Technology Develop the San Tin Technopole Strengthen the development of the Eastern Knowledge and Technology Corridor Build landmark Innovation and Technology (I&T) facilities in Lau Fau Shan Reserve land for The University of Hong Kong and The Chinese University of Hong Kong for research use Start planning for the construction of the second Advanced Manufacturing Centre Set up an InnoLife Healthtech Hub in the Hong Kong‑Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Lok Ma Chau Loop Set up a dedicated fund to encourage local researchers to participate in national research and development projects Explore collaboration between the Hospital Authority (HA) and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation on the use of the HA’s clinical data for research and development Continue to implement the Global STEM Professorship Scheme and other talent-nurturing schemes Establish incubator networks in the GBA campuses of Hong Kong universities Set up the GBA InnoAcademy Set up the GBA InnoExpress to to nurture start ups and support I&T enterprises to go global and attract foreign investment Explore the extension of the Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates to cover graduates of Hong Kong universities’ GBA campuses so as to facilitate the flow of talents within the GBA Expand the Innovation and Technology Bureau into the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau to support the development of re-industrialisation For details on the measures related to the I&T development so as to integrate into the national and GBA development, please refer to the Facebook page of the Innovation and Technology Bureau. After the delivery of Policy Address, the Innovation and Technology Bureau continued to engage stakeholders on the I&T initiatives, which some startups agreed that the measures would bring benefits to the I&T development in Hong Kong. Let’s take a look at the sharing video below to know more! (The video is in Chinese only) The Policy Address Supplement used more infographics to make the document more readable and listed out those ongoing and new initiatives. You may wish to refer to the following chapters of the Supplement - Chapter V - Unlimited Business OpportunitiesChapter VII - Nurturing TalentChapter VIII - Caring Society