The Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP) of the Labour Department will hold the Youth Recruitment Day on 24 June 2026.  29 companies from various industries including transport, airline services, hotel, banking, public services, retail, catering and property management will join the recruitment day including full-time and part-time on-the-job training vacancies suitable for young people.  Young people aged 15 to 29 with educational attainment at sub-degree level or below are welcome to submit applications on the spot and may be invited for on-site interviews.Participating Employers (in random order): Dah Sing Bank, Four Seasons Hotel, Grand Hyatt, Cathay Cargo Terminal, Cathay Dining, Hong Kong Airport Services, Vogue Laundry, Aviation Security, HK Aircraft Engineering, Pop Mart, Eslite, Sup Retail, IKEA, Intertek Testing Services, CLPe Solutions, Towngas, MTR, KMB, EC Infotech, Hong Yip Service, Royal Elite Service, Sa Sa, Muji, Sushiro, Maxim’s Caterers, Cova, The Cheesecake Factory.Sharing SessionGuest speakers Tang Lai Ying, Chu Pak Hei and Cecilia Yeung will join the event and participate in sharing sessions.  They will share their stories in pursuit of career development to encourage the young people to pursue their career goal by seizing opportunity.  The sharing sessions will be conducted in Cantonese.  Priority admission will be given to YETP’s service targets due to limited seats. Career Talks and Other Employment InformationCareer talks, course demonstrations and introductory sessions on special employment projects will be delivered to introduce prospects and characteristics of various industries.  A Career Resources Corner will be staged to provide information on YETP services, 1-month Workplace Attachment Training vacancies, 6 to 12 months' On-the-job Training vacancies, 12-month On-the-job Training vacancies of the Labour Department, the e-Learning Support Scheme, and introduction to the Testing, Inspection and Certification Industry by the Qualifications Framework Secretariat and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification, so as to assist young people in planning for their future career.  The Office of the Director of Apprenticeship of Vocational Training Council will also set up a booth providing information on the Project for Tradesman Trainees co-organised by YETP and vocational training.  Service providers will also provide various services on-site, such as providing assistance to eligible applicants in the enrolment process of joining YETP, assisting applicants in selecting and enrolling in suitable training courses and providing career consultation and advice on preparing resume.

About 50 organisations will participate in the two-day job fair and offer vacancies of over 2 700 quality jobs from various industries. Around 25 organisations will set up booths and conduct recruitment on the spot each day. The vacancies include customer service officer, clubhouse assistant, recreation assistant, assistant property officer, graphic designer, marketing officer, store management trainee, clerk, pastry cook, barista, sushi apprentice, beautician, massagist, gym assistant, etc.

Many students look for summer jobs during their summer holiday hoping to gain pocket money as well as working experience. Yet, with limited social experience, they will easily fall prey to scammers’ devious employment traps. When facing unfamiliar recruitment processes and procedures, students should stay alert and vigilant. Try to understand the job nature thoroughly and assess your qualifications and suitability for the job you apply, and beware of online frauds and jobs that offer unreasonably high salaries. Lack of cautiousness may lead to financial loss or even unwitting involvement in criminal activities. Hence, Labour Department has prepared a travel guide to lead you embarking on a thrilling adventure to illustrate the most prevalent job traps aiming at young people looking for summer jobs -Illegal Work Talent Scout Scams Vice Traps Pyramid Schemes Fake Clicks Loan Deception Scams Unreasonable Fees Investment Scams Overseas Employment Fraud as well as sharing various smart tips against the traps -Tip 1 “Be careful and watch out for attractive offer”Tip 2 “Take good care of personal safety, personal data and belongings”Tip 3 “Know your employer and study employment contract well”Tip 4 “Stay vigilant during online job-hunting”Tip 5 “Be informed of current affairs and seek help when necessary”Besides, as fresh job-seekers, young people must pay attention to industrial safety and avoid taking up dangerous work (e.g. construction work, operation of heavy machinery, handling of chemicals and corrosive substance as well as work processes involving extremely high temperature). You should use safety equipment provided by employers and strictly follow all safety regulations at work.Hope this travel guide helps you excel in a brilliant employment experience!Source：Labour Department - A Guide for Students Seeking Summer Jobs