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Hitachi Elevator Recruitment Day
The Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP) of the Labour Department will organise the “Hitachi Elevator Recruitment Day”. Hitachi Elevator Engineering Company (Hong Kong) Limited will provide employment opportunities to YETP trainees and interested young people by offering 15 on-the-job training vacancies of Assistant Technician (Installation) and Assistant Technician (Maintenance), which do not require any related work experience. YETP trainees and interested young people may apply for the job and attend interview on-the-spot. Applicants should be school leavers aged 15 to 24 with Secondary 3 to sub-degree level (or equivalent). (Please note the different entry requirements of and different allowance/ benefits offered by different posts.) Successful applicants will undergo on-the-job training with pay for a period of 12 months of employment. Interested young people are advised to visit the YETP website for details, or call our hotline at 2382 1310 during office hours for enquiries and registration. Limited places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. A gift will be offered on-site to YETP Trainees and job seekers eligible for YETP. For details, please visit: https://www.yes.labour.gov.hk/events/events/EventDetailsEDM?id=750&c=en
Pacific Coffee Company Limited Recruitment Day
The Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP) of the Labour Department will organise the Pacific Coffee Company Limited Recruitment Day on 7 December. Pacific Coffee Company Limited will offer 40 on-the-job training vacancies of “Barista” and “Part-time Barista”. YETP trainees and interested young people may attend interview on-the-spot. Successful applicants will undergo on-the-job training with pay for a period of 6 months of employment. Interested young people are advised to visit YETP website for details, or call our hotline at 2382 1310 during office hours for enquiries and registration. Limited places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. A gift will be offered on-site to YETP Trainees and job seekers eligible for YETP. For details, please visit: https://www.yes.labour.gov.hk/events/events/EventDetailsEDM?id=752&c=en
Public Services Recruitment Day
The Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP) of the Labour Department will organise the Public Services Recruitment Day. Efficiency Office and Education Bureau (in random order) will offer 33 on-the-job training vacancies of Customer Service Officer, and Teacher Assistant. YETP trainees and interested young people may attend interview on-the-spot. Successful applicants will undergo on-the-job training with pay for a period of 6-9 months of employment. Interested young people are advised to visit YETP website for details, or call our hotline at 2382 1310 during office hours for enquiries and registration. Limited places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. A gift will be offered on-site to YETP Trainees and job seekers eligible for YETP. For details, please visit:https://www.yes.labour.gov.hk/events/events/EventDetailsEDM?id=748&c=en
The Hong Kong Schools Music Festival has been organizing music competitions for primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong since 1949, and the Chinese Music Class was added in 1960. To prepare contestants of the Chinese Music Class of the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival, the HKCO has invited Kwok Kin-ming, Senior Music Officer of the Music Office, LCSD and Second Runner-up and winner of the Outstanding Young Conductor in Hong Kong award in the 2011 Hong Kong International Conducting Competition for Chinese Music to conduct the Orchestra in Chinese music ensemble pieces. The concert would therefore provide teachers and students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the pieces while at the same time, offer Chinese music enthusiasts in general an opportunity to revisit memorable pieces of the good old days.
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this year’s E-Day will return physically under the theme of “Building Resilience · Boosting Collaboration” to engage participants all over the world. A series of exhibition, seminars, workshops, start-up pitching, business matching meetings and networking events will be organised to explore the development of international start-up ecosystem after the start-up boom. Latest technology trends and market insights will be offered to facilitate start-ups to tap into global markets, especially GBA and RCEP member regions, and seek business partners. Join the annual entrepreneurial event to explore the latest trends in innovation and technology, build connections, and seize unlimited opportunities. Free Admission, Register Now!
"Excursion with Water Save Dave" Visiting Programme (For Individuals and Groups)
"Excursion with Water Save Dave" Visiting Programme, to be conducted by way of guided tours, comprises visits to various waterworks facilities under three themes. It aims to introduce the historical background and significance of various waterworks facilities, enhancing public’s knowledge of water resources and raising their awareness of water conservation. The following guided tours to waterworks facilities are now opened to individuals and organisations for visit by prior application: Theme 1: Our Water Resources and NatureOur Water Resources and Nature High Island Reservoir and Plover Cove Reservoir are respectively the Hong Kong’s largest reservoir and the world's first freshwater coastal reservoir. Participants can visit these two reservoirs to understand their history while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Theme 2: Waterworks Heritage TrailsParticipants can witness various historic waterworks structures along the heritage trails and learn the water supply history of Hong Kong. Theme 3: Fresh Water Treatment and Quality ControlParticipants can learn the water treatment process and daily operation of a water treatment works as well as the water supply system in Hong Kong. (Please refer to the related webpage for details)
Auxiliary Medical Service - Walk-in Interview
Date: Third Saturday of each month (15 July 2023, 19 August 2023, 16 September 2023, 21 October 2023, 18 November 2023, 16 December 2023)Venue: Auxiliary Medical Service Headquarters, 81 Princess Margaret Road, Ho Man TinTime: Adult member recruitment: 14:00 – 20:30, Cadet recruitment: 14:00 – 16:30Those aged 16 to below 60 with interest to join as adult members, and those aged 12 to below 16 with interest to join as cadets, could walk in, complete an application and attend walk-in interview. No booking of appointment is required.
"Science in the Public Service" Site Visits 2023 – December
Site Visit in December 2023: (1) “Visiting BEC “Green Lab”” will be at Kowloon Tong, 3:00pm - 4:00pm on 6 December 2023; (2) “Renewable Energy at San Tin Stormwater Pumping Station and Yuen Long Bypass Floodway Eco Tour” will be at Yuen Long, (Group 1) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, (Group 2) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm on 9 December 2023; Details at Site Visits on SIPS webpage.
"Science in the Public Service" Science Exploration Activities 2023 – December
Science Exploration Activities in December 2023: (1) “Wave Tank Model” at 3pm – 4pm on 6 December 2023 at Earth Science Gallery, Hong Kong Science Museum. (2) “Junior Detective 3.0” at 3:30pm – 4:15pm on 9 December 2023 at Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum. Details at Science Exploration on SIPS webpage.
Intellectual Property Department: IP Training Programme “IP101 IP Basics”
The course introduces the basic knowledge of various intellectual properties, enabling participants to understand the rights of IP owners and users, thereby enhancing their capability of protecting and managing IP rights within the enterprise. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the respective training course. Fee: HKD$100 (Enroll now in “IP Manager Scheme PLUS” for free and have your course fee waived.) For more information, please visit HERE.To register, please visit HERE.
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.
“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.
2023/24 School Care Subsidy Scheme
The 2023/24 School Care Subsidy Scheme is now accepting applications from schools. The deadline for applications is September 29. Organised by the Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Scheme aims to encourage music groups from kindergartens, primary, secondary and special schools as well as tertiary institutions to care for the community. It is hoped that students will extend their good wishes to special school students, the elderly, new immigrants, ethnic minorities, hospital patients and the beneficiaries of social welfare organisations through free on-site music performances, and thereby enhance social integration and harmony. Each performance can receive a maximum subsidy of $2,000 to cover costs. Successful applicants must complete their performances on or before March 31, 2024. Outstanding teams will be invited to perform and share their service experiences at the Gala Concert to be held in April or May 2024. Applications will be evaluated according to the feasibility, ingenuity and interactive elements of the proposed programme, as well as the music group's prior experience in organising and performing at community events. Application forms can now be downloaded from the Music Office website (https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/mo/activities/communityprogrammes/care_and_concern_concerts.html). Completed forms must be emailed to the Music Office (cnc@lcsd.gov.hk). Nearly 400 school music groups have participated in the School Care Subsidy Scheme since its launch in 2009. The scheme is sponsored by the Sino Group.
Exhibition of the 3rd anniversary of the promulgation of the Hong Kong National Security Law
Marking the third anniversary of the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL), the Security Bureau (SB) launched the updated version of the NSL online virtual exhibition with the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) as its virtual background, bringing a new touring experience to visitors.To enhance the understanding of members of the public regarding the legislative background, importance and significance of the NSL, the SB first launched the NSL online virtual exhibition in July 2021, which has registered more than 440 000 visits thus far. The online virtual exhibition of the third anniversary of the promulgation of the NSL is inspired by the HKPM, with new virtual backgrounds embellished with Chinese cultural components in a Chinese-style layout. The various zones of the exhibition provide rich information on the NSL to members of the public, covering the importance of the NSL, the legal regime, enforcement mechanisms, major provisions and effectiveness, the work of the disciplined forces in safeguarding national security, reference materials as well as the winning entries of the "Let's Join Hands in Safeguarding National Security" Programme. The updated version of the exhibition is especially housed in virtual exhibition halls on different floors, unlike the previous version where it was all shown in one large exhibition hall. Visitors can simulate taking the escalators to navigate different floors, or visiting the exhibition halls to view the content, or heading to the viewing deck to enjoy the day and night views of Victoria Harbour, which brings more fun to the visit. Two new mini-games have also been added to the exhibition, allowing visitors, especially the youth, to enhance their understanding of the NSL in a fun way. In addition, print and search functions are enhanced to improve the exhibition's practicability.
Applied Learning Virtual Exhibition 2023
Jointly organised by the EDB and Applied Learning (ApL) course providers, the online exhibition is held during 17.5.2023 to 31.5.2024. Students can visit the Virtual Exhibition to browse the information provided by all 10 ApL course providers on 60 ApL courses, including course briefs, videos and students' sharing, to gain a better understanding of ApL as a valued senior secondary elective subject.
Traces of Human Touch - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition
"Traces of Human Touch" exhibition, organised by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department is open to the public. The exhibition is located at CLP Pulse, which has been revitalised from a Grade 1 historic building. Ten items of traditional craftsmanship and performing arts which belong to local intangible cultural heritage (ICH) are showcased in the exhibition to enhance the understanding by the public of the preservation and transmission of ICH. Despite having no physical form, ICH is an important element for community cohesion. Through oral traditions and practical applications, ICH can be transmitted from generation to generation. Traditional craftsmanship meets the needs of everyday life while performing arts foster a rich and colourful existence. All these give tangible expression to intangible beliefs, etiquettes and customs as well as aesthetic ideas.
To strengthen the promotion of urban sports that have been introduced in the Olympic Games and the Youth Olympic Games, as well as to encourage public participation in sports activities, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will organise more urban sports programmes including 3-on-3 basketball, sport climbing, breaking, skateboarding and futsal across Hong Kong this year. Interested members of the public are welcome to join.With a view to bolstering the participation of the youth, the LCSD will launch a series of free promotional fun days with specific theme of urban sports which are suitable for the youths, such as Skateboarding Fun Day for Youth, Breaking Fun Day for Youth and 3-on-3 Basketball Fun Day for Youth. Relevant National Sports Associations will send qualified instructors to demonstrate the sports and teach participants basic skills on site. Participants can also join the play-in session to experience the fun of urban sports and explore their sports potentials. For the details of urban sports programmes and the enrolment method, members of the public can visit LCSD dedicated website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/USP/index.html), or make enquiries at any District Leisure Services Offices of the LCSD or recreation and sports venues with Leisure Link Services.
The 51st Hong Kong Arts Festival
The 51st Hong Kong Arts Festival, launched in 1973, is a major international arts festival committed to enriching the cultural life of the city by presenting leading local and international artists in all genres of the performing arts as well as a diverse range of “PLUS” and educational events in February and March each year.
Enrolment for summer activities/ interest classes/ programmes 2023
It’s the summer holiday! It is a great time to look for activities, interest classes or self-enhancement programmes for the leisure time. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department and a number of youth organisations, such as those listed below, provide diverse summer activities. Young parents are also welcomed to browse and explore suitable family activities for the upcoming summer holiday! Pick your favourite ones and enrol now! 1. Leisure and Cultural Services DepartmentSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website.>>>Details and enrolment2. The Hong Kong Federation of Youth GroupsSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website. Member login is required for enrolment and places will be allocated by drawing lots.>>>Details and enrolment (Chinese only)3. St. James SettlementSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website.>>>Details and enrolment (Chinese only)4. The Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of Hong KongServices Centres are set up in various locations. For details of summer activities organised by individual Services Centres, please contact respective Centres or visit their websites. >>>Details and enrolment5. Caritas Hong KongCommunity Centres are set up in various locations. For details of summer activities organised by individual Community Centres, please contact respective Centres or visit their websites.>>>Details and enrolment6. Chinese YMCA of Hong KongSearch for your favourite programmes on the website. >>>Details and enrolment7. Hong Kong Young Women's Christian AssociationSearch for your favourite activities and interest classes on the website. Member login is required for enrolment.>>>Details and enrolment (Chinese only)8. Hong Kong Playground AssociationSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website.>>>Details and enrolment9. Hong Kong Children & Youth ServicesServices Centres are set up in various locations. For details of summer activities organised by individual Services Centres, please contact respective Centres or visit their websites.>>>Details and enrolment