Open for applications, please visit the programme website for details.

Youth Link is a key initiative of the Government’s Youth Development Blueprint. The Chief Executive announced in the 2025 Policy Address that a physical, interactive platform for Youth Link members - Youth Link · Nam Cheong at the Nam Cheong District Community Centre and the adjacent redeveloped Tung Chau Street Temporary Market will be established. The new venue will provide Youth Link members with a on-going platform for interaction.The first-phase facilities at Youth Link · Nam Cheong has commenced trial operation since 22 December 2025 (Mon). An array of activities, including workshops, cultural experience events, volunteer opportunities, as well as exchange activities will be offered to Youth Link members to expand their social networks.Youth Link members can also enjoy shared spaces and sound booth facilities at Youth Link · Nam Cheong, giving young people another great place to go!Trial Operation Details of Youth Link · Nam Cheong Date:Starting from December 22 (Monday)Opening Hours:(Monday to Friday) 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM(Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays) 12:00 PM to 9:00 PMLocation:G/F, Low Block, Nam Cheong Community Centre, 1 Cheung San Lane, Sham Shui Po, KowloonWish to enjoy the above facilities? If you are between 12 and 39 years old, you may register as a Youth Link member through the "HKYouth+" App! You can also stay tuned on the latest news about Youth Link・Nam Cheong via the "HKYouth+" App, or the Facebook and Instagram pages of Youth Link · Nam Cheong.

The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau announced the launch of a new round of the HYAB Thematic Youth Internship Programmes to the Mainland to provide young people with thematic internship opportunities in cultural, nature conservation and scientific research institutions on the Mainland.Six internships will be rolled out under the new round of the Thematic Programmes, namely:"Hong Kong-Macao Youth Internship Programme at Palace Museum", co-organised with the Palace Museum in Beijing"Youth Internship Programme at Wolong Region of Giant Panda National Park", co-organised with the Sichuan Provincial Administration of the Giant Panda National Park"Youth Internship Programme at Chinese Academy of Sciences", co-organised with the Chinese Academy of Sciences"Youth Internship Programme at Dunhuang", co-organised with the Dunhuang Academy"Youth Internship Programme at Shandong on Marine Sciences", co-organised with Laoshan National Laboratory at Qingdao"Youth Internship Programme at Wuyishan on Biodiversity Conservation", co-organised with the Wuyishan National Park Administration Programmes OverviewThe internship programmes will commence from June to August this year and last for three to six weeks, providing more than 110 thematic internship positions covering areas such as cultural heritage preservation, scientific research and technology, and ecological and environmental conservation. Through the internships, participants will gain an in-depth understanding and participate in the work of national cultural, nature conservation, and scientific research institutions, and acquire unique work experience by undertaking various training and research projects under the guidance of experts.Apart from internships, the co-organisers will also provide training, field trips and other cultural exchange activities for participants, enabling them to experience the achievements of the country in various fields.EligibilityApplicants should be aged between 18 and 30, are - (i) a full-time post-secondary student (including sub-degree, undergraduate, or postgraduate) holding a Hong Kong permanent identity card; or (ii) a local full-time post-secondary student (including sub-degree, undergraduate, or postgraduate) holding a Hong Kong identity card.Please visit the website of the Youth Development Commission for programmes information and application details.

The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau partners with the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited (Cyberport) and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) to launch the HYAB Youth Start-up Internship Programme 2025, with a view to providing young people with internship opportunities at local start-ups and fostering their interest in pursuing a career in innovation and technology. In addition, the Programme also aims to help start-ups nurture talents and drive the development of the local innovation and technology related industries.Key FeaturesThe Programme offers 200 internship positions in total across various disciplines, such as data analysis, fintech, biotechnology, artificial intelligence applications, business development, marketing and design. Participating companies may engage interns in full-time, part-time or mixed mode. Each internship position will be entitled to a salary subsidy up to HK$11,200 per month provided by the HYAB.Participating students will be able to:．apply acquired knowledge to gain work experience;．develop and sharpen their specialised and transferable skills through participating in a series of training and entrepreneurship activities provided by Cyberport and HKSTP;．get an opportunity to visit start-ups in the Mainland cities of the Greater Bay Area to learn about the entrepreneurial ecosystem there;．gain a career head start in the innovation and technology related industries; and．build network with professionals and leaders in the start-up community.Eligibility．Aged between 18 and 30;(i) a full time post-secondary student (including sub-degree, undergraduate, or postgraduate) holding a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card; or(ii) a local full-time post-secondary student (including sub-degree, undergraduate, or postgraduate) holding a Hong Kong Identity Card.Internship Period3 to 6 monthsApplication and EnquiriesFor more information, please visit the webpages of Cyberport and HKSTP.