Youth Recruitment Day to be held from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm on 24 June 2026 (Wednesday) at MacPherson Stadium aims to enhance training and employment opportunities for young people aged 15 to 29 with educational attainment at sub-degree level or below.29 companies from various industries including transport, airline services, hotel, banking, public services, retail, catering and property management will join the recruitment day with full-time and part-time on-the-job training vacancies for young people. Participating employers will set up counters and conduct on-the-spot recruitment and interviews. The event also features career talk, course introduction and demonstration and career consultation services, etc. Guest speakers Tang Lai Ying, Chu Pak Hei and Cecilia Yeung will join the event and share their stories in pursuit of career development too!A gift will be offered on-site to all participants.A coffee gift card (value at HK$50) will be offered to eligible applicants attending Youth Recruitment Day who successfully apply for Youth Employment and Training Programme (while stocks last).

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