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.