“To Be Here, It’s Good” is a brand new interview series brought to you by the Youth Development Commission, in connection with the “Youth Development Blueprint” of the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau. The series not only depicts the appearance of Hong Kong as a city but also reveals the stories of the non-locally born citizens who have already regarded Hong Kong as their “home away from home”. Starting from “852”, the international area code of Hong Kong, the series invites foreigners who have been living in Hong Kong for various durations to share their stories. Each of them came to Hong Kong for a different reason. How did they adapt to Hong Kong and, deal with the difficulties? What does Hong Kong look like in their eyes? And how did they discover the uniqueness of Hong Kong?Often times, we would be inspired by others’ stories. And sometimes we would even uncover something that has been forgotten or ignored. This series of little-known, genuine yet extraordinary "852" stories highlight that Hong Kong is multi-cultural, highly inclusive, full of opportunities and potentials.The public is welcome to watch the related interview videos or articles. Let’s rediscover Hong Kong and explore the infinite possibilities of “852” together.Pursuing with enthusiasm featuring Sri KishoreHave you ever wondered how long would it take to prepare a movie? For Sri Kishore, it took seven years from the budding story of the movie to its official release. Looking at all these, Sri said with a smile: "Not easy". Sri Kishore is a native Indian and the director of the first Hong Kong-produced Bollywood movie. He never set a foot outside India as a young man, let alone coming to Hong Kong to make movie. Although he has been fascinated with the art of film since he was a child, he chose to study electrical engineering at university to meet his parents' expectations. He never thought he would have the opportunity to work as a production assistant in Indian TV station after his graduation. This rare opportunity had reignited his movie passion. He then studied some film-related courses. At the same time, he also began to produce some low-cost movies in India, hoping to combine the theory and experience to establish his own movie language."Life is like a play". In 2008, Sri, who was originally a film director, was introduced by a friend to Hong Kong and worked as a dance instructor. Although dancing has nothing to do with making movies, he has not given up on his movie dream. He intended to use the money he earned in Hong Kong as a dancing instructor to fund his movies. Sri who is both a film director and a dance instructor began to travel frequently between India and Hong Kong. With his tremendous efforts, he produced three Indian movies and some short movies during his one-year stay in Hong Kong. One day, an idea suddenly came into his mind: "Since I am in Hong Kong, why not try to make a movie in Hong Kong?" But he quickly gave up the idea, murmuring to himself: "Hmmm, I don't even know any Hong Kong local production team..." Sri had been struggling with the idea for some time, but he finally made up his mind and determined to go ahead, "I must make a personalized movie in Hong Kong!" This is exactly how the first Hong Kong-produced Bollywood movie "My Indian Boyfriend" was born.Sri does not understand Chinese. His interaction and memories with his wife, who was still his girlfriend at the time, became his source of inspiration - his movie is about an Indian boy who has moved to Hong Kong and falls in love with a Hong Kong girl. Cultural differences have created a lot of misunderstandings for the couple. Not to mention that their relationship is not supported by their parents and some others. Despite all the difficulties, only true love can overcome the obstacles. The movie’s atmosphere is relaxed and full of joy, thanks to the singing and dancing scenes throughout the movie, which are the unique features of Bollywood movies that Sri wants to present to the Hong Kong audience.The tone of the story was established, and the filming experience was sufficient, but there were not enough funds to start the production. He recalled: "It is difficult to make a movie, but it is even more difficult to make a movie in Hong Kong." The cost of movie production is remarkably high in Hong Kong. Even if he planned to invest all his savings, it was still not enough. Sri still chose to proceed with his movie plan despite the outbreak of Covid and all the uncertainties. He spent two to three hours every day writing the scripts and sharing his stories with different people, trying to build his own network, talking to as many people as possible. He believed that some of them would be his potential investors, shooting crews and even actors. These intangible assets were accumulated through countless phone calls and meetings. However, one day he felt exhausted. He had no more strength to carry on as every time he mentioned his story to the others, they showed no interest at all. And in the following 6 months, he left all the film preparation work aside. He just QUIT.When he was planning to leave Hong Kong, Sri met a Chinese friend who felt this Bollywood film project has its potential and decided to become the investor of the movie. Because of the previous frustrations and failures, Sri did not let his guard down. Instead, he had to make sure his investor was absolutely certain about the project before he restarted any filming preparation. He wanted to hire an Indian film crew coming to Hong Kong to produce the Bollywood movie initially. However, a local production team is essential since the settings are mainly in Hong Kong. As a result, his team consists of both Indians and Hong Kong people. When someone asked if there are any differences in communication, Sri pointed out "Indians love to laugh. When they meet strangers, they will smile, nod, and greet each other. The conversation is carefree. They will exchange contact numbers and ask where they live, what they do for a living, how many members there are in the family directly, and so on. This kind of conservation is quite common in India. Hong Kong people are the opposite. It is odd for Hong Kong people to start a conservation or give a smile to a stranger in general. However, I am used to it now." Despite there were some coordination issues within the team in the early stage of filming, at the end everyone got along well, respected each other, and worked together as a team. This is exactly what a director wants to see.Finally, the movie written and directed by Sri was released in 2021. It received encouraging reviews and also set a precedent for Hong Kong films. Looking back now, it seems like a dream, a Bollywood movie dream in Hong Kong, "Is it hard to make a movie? In fact, nothing is easy. No matter how difficult it is, I still have to try, because that is my passion." Sri continued to wear a smile on his face, pursuing his movie dreams. Youth Development Commission"To Be Here, It's Good" Campaign webpage : www.ydc.gov.hk/852IG : www.instagram.com/youthdevelopmentcommission/Facebook : www.facebook.com/YDCgovhk 

“To Be Here, It’s Good” is a brand new interview series brought to you by the Youth Development Commission, in connection with the “Youth Development Blueprint” of the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau. The series not only depicts the appearance of Hong Kong as a city but also reveals the stories of the non-locally born citizens who have already regarded Hong Kong as their “home away from home”. Starting from “852”, the international area code of Hong Kong, the series invites foreigners who have been living in Hong Kong for various durations to share their stories. Each of them came to Hong Kong for a different reason. How did they adapt to Hong Kong and, deal with the difficulties? What does Hong Kong look like in their eyes? And how did they discover the uniqueness of Hong Kong?Often times, we would be inspired by others’ stories. And sometimes we would even uncover something that has been forgotten or ignored. This series of little-known, genuine yet extraordinary "852" stories highlight that Hong Kong is multi-cultural, highly inclusive, full of opportunities and potentials.The public is welcome to watch the related interview videos or articles. Let’s rediscover Hong Kong and explore the infinite possibilities of “852” together.I define myself featuring Eli Zaelo"Hi, I am Eli Zaelo. I came to Hong Kong in 2015. I am a multilingual artist from Pretoria, South Africa"I moved to Hong Kong in 2015. I was, I think, 21 at the time when I got the role of Nala at Hong Kong Disneyland. For me, especially when I was at the Los Angeles College of Music, we had a world music class, where we were taught to sing in different languages, even languages we didn't speak. I learned Chinese songs first, a lot of the time is by recommendation, and then second it would be do I connect to it. It has to connect to me as a person, just easier for me to sing the song itself.So for me to explore Hong Kong was as simple as just opening up my door and walking around. If I'm interested in something, I will try it. Like noodles, I really love soup noodles, because in South Africa when we eat noodles, we drain out all the water. So the whole concept of actually adding meat or vegetables inside, I first saw that in Hong Kong. Once I ate it, I understood why, that the soup is an essential part of the noodles. So yeah, eating noodles has been one of my favourite things about Hong Kong.Whereas in South Africa, I feel that everybody feels seen. If you bump into a friend, you know, you could take your time with the conversation. You can jump from saying hello to somebody saying that they planted a lemon tree, you know, and nobody feels strange about that. But in Hong Kong, I feel that sometimes it's just like things are so brief. You're like, "hi!" "hello.""How are you?" "Good.""How's the day?" "Fine."You know, it's just like, tell me more about yourself. So I have to stop people and be like, "hold on, can I just finish my thought?"I went back home to South Africa, but then I realised that I missed Hong Kong, so I came back through other means.And I think the life that I've created for myself in Hong Kong, it works for me, it's comfortable. There's so many positive things that I like about Hong Kong. It’s an international city, so there are room and space for anybody to make something of themselves. "So it’s good to be here, to be in Hong Kong."To the youth, I would say that, you know, we've heard this so many times, but it's almost like it's not sinking in. That the world already has everybody else. We need you to be you. We need your ideas. We need your way to doing things. First, invest in yourself, love yourself. Build your own character more than you do your gift, because your character is actually the key that will open up many doors.Youth Development Commission"To Be Here, It's Good" Campaign webpage : www.ydc.gov.hk/852IG : www.instagram.com/youthdevelopmentcommission/Facebook : www.facebook.com/YDCgovhk 

“To Be Here, It’s Good” is a brand new interview series brought to you by the Youth Development Commission, in connection with the “Youth Development Blueprint” of the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau. The series not only depicts the appearance of Hong Kong as a city but also reveals the stories of the non-locally born citizens who have already regarded Hong Kong as their “home away from home”. Starting from “852”, the international area code of Hong Kong, the series invites foreigners who have been living in Hong Kong for various durations to share their stories. Each of them came to Hong Kong for a different reason. How did they adapt to Hong Kong and, deal with the difficulties? What does Hong Kong look like in their eyes? And how did they discover the uniqueness of Hong Kong?Often times, we would be inspired by others’ stories. And sometimes we would even uncover something that has been forgotten or ignored. This series of little-known, genuine yet extraordinary "852" stories highlight that Hong Kong is multi-cultural, highly inclusive, full of opportunities and potentials.The public is welcome to watch the related interview videos or articles. Let’s rediscover Hong Kong and explore the infinite possibilities of “852” together.La vie vibrante featuring Mathieu Lahalle"My name is Mathieu. And I arrived in Hong Kong in 2012."I’m Mathieu. I used to work here as a banker, after a career in the banking industry in Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong. It’s a corporate world, with a lot of office time, colleagues, but no outside world. And I really want to face my customers, my guests. To meet the people, to see the smiles on the faces of people that I serve and I contribute. This feeling is something that I couldn't have in the banking industry."Changing from a corporate world to a business, entrepreneur is a big step when you're 30 years old. It's not an easy thing to do."I feel that at Hong Kong has the best opportunities to start, to grow and develop a business. The local government is really motivating people, even foreigners, to kick-start a business. Starting a company in Hong Kong and growing your own business in Hong Kong can be done without speaking a word of Cantonese at the start. It's very different compared with other Asian major cities like Shanghai or Tokyo. People in Hong Kong are moving fast. Businesses are moving fast and decisions are taken fast. You can start your company within a few days. It's quite unique. It's really good to do business here.My life in Hong Kong in the past 10 years is actually in a very different stage like many people can experience. Super hardworking in the banking industry and switching from the bank to the restaurant industry, and to your own business makes me even more hardworking. "When you start your own business, the feeling you have at the very beginning is that there are no holidays. There are no vacations. There is no need for that because you're just living your life."Monday, Sunday, whatever the day. So this is the pace and the rhythm that you would have when you start a business. It's just non-stop and you're happy with that and you find the energy with that. As the years go and you open new branches. And you strengthen the teams. Have management teams and raise your teams. You can also step back. Find a better life balance. Raise a family and raise your kids. "And have a family life as well as a business and entrepreneur life in Hong Kong. And I find this life balance in my early 40s."Youth Development Commission"To Be Here, It's Good" Campaign webpage : www.ydc.gov.hk/852IG : www.instagram.com/youthdevelopmentcommission/Facebook : www.facebook.com/YDCgovhk 

Creating Your Own Career PathMany people wish to have a healthy body, and a balanced diet is a crucial part of it. Each individual’s health condition is different. What is the best dietary plan for you? A dietitian should have an answer!Dietitians would tailor-make dietary plans based on individual health conditions and dietary habits. They will also help clients understand the nutritional value of different food, so as to enable them to sustain their healthy dietary habits in the long run. Dietitians indeed provide nutrition and dietetic services in various sectors. Some dietitians specialise in providing clinical services to patients with chronic diseases, such as formulating a “3 Low, 1 High” dietary plan for diabetic patients, so that the intake of carbohydrates at each meal could be quantified. This would help stabilise patients’ blood glucose level, thus managing their medical conditions more effectively. In conjunction with doctor’s medical treatment, dietitians always play an important role to further improve patients’ health conditions through daily nutrition plans.Apart from dietitians, many organisations nowadays create assistant job positions related to nutrition and diet, such as nutrition therapist assistants. They usually help measure clients’ heights and weights; provide assistance to dietitians in designing meal plans and introduce these plans to the clients based on their healthy goals, including weight loss, fat loss or muscle strengthening, etc. Hence, nutrition therapist assistants also need to acquire basic knowledge in nutrition, such as how to calculate calories and how to ensure food safety. Career Path Planning - Dietitian and Nutrition Consultant AssistantsIf you are interested in healthy dietary habits and enjoy interacting with others, you may consider turning your personal interest into a career by becoming a dietitian or nutrition therapist assistant!To become a dietitian, you need to obtain a relevant bachelor’s degree first. Since Hong Kong has no statutory registration system for dietitians, you may first need to study a registered dietitian courses in local or overseas institutions. After completing clinical practicum and passing the professional examination, you will be registered as a foreign registered dietitian. You might wish to become an accredited dietitian in Hong Kong by applying to the Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians, an accredited healthcare professional body under the Department of Health's Accredited Registers Scheme for Healthcare Professions.For nutrition therapist assistant, the required academic qualification is relatively lower than dietitian given its assistant role.  However, nutrition therapist assistants also need to receive specialised training and there are many certificate courses available in the market offering the required knowledge and skills. In-service nutrition therapist assistants may also further their studies to pave the way to become dietitians one day! If you are interested in pursuing careers in food-and-nutrition-related fields, do check out the following course information to know more!  Courses from Talent.gov.hk related to Nutrition Course ProviderCourseLearning ModeQF LevelEmployees Retraining BoardFoundation Certificate in Chinese Dietetic Concepts (Part-time)Part-timeQF Level 1The University of Hong KongFoundation Certificate in Applied Nutrition and Nutritional SupplementsPart-timeQF Level 2The University of Hong KongFoundation Certificate in Nutrition (Weight Management)Part-timeQF Level 2Employees Retraining BoardFoundation Certificate in Nutrition Knowledge I (Understanding Nutrition) (Part-time)Part-timeQF Level 2Hong Kong Metropolitan University Li Ka Shing School of   Professional and Continuing EducationCertificate in Capacity Building Mileage Programme – Healthy Diet IPart-timeQF Level 2Hong Kong Metropolitan University Li Ka Shing School of   Professional and Continuing EducationCertificate in Capacity Building Mileage Programme – Healthy Diet IIPart-timeQF Level 2The University of Hong KongCertificate in Western and Chinese Nutritional Food TherapyPart-timeQF Level 3The Chinese University of Hong KongCertificate Programme in Chinese Medicine: NutritionPart-timeQF Level 3The University of Hong KongCertificate for Module (Gut Health and Nutrition)Part-timeQF Level 3Llegend International Training InstituteCertificate in Practical Knowledge of Nutrition in Daily LifePart-timeQF Level 3The University of Hong KongAdvanced Certificate in NutritionPart-timeQF Level 4The University of Hong KongHigher Diploma in Nutrition and Food ManagementFull-timeQF Level 4The University of Hong KongAdvanced Diploma in Practical Chinese Medicine (Chinese Medicine Nutritional Studies)Part-timeQF Level 4The University of Hong KongAdvanced Certificate in Quality Control and Food Safety ManagementPart-timeQF Level 4Vocational Training CouncilHigher Diploma in Fitness and Exercise NutritionFull-timeQF Level 4Hong Kong Baptist UniversityAssociate of Science (Nutrition and Food Management)Full-timeQF Level 4The University of Hong KongAdvanced Certificate in Food Health and Business ManagementFull-timeQF Level 4The University of Hong KongAdvanced Certificate in Clinical Nutrition and Health PromotionPart-timeQF Level 5The University of Hong KongAdvanced Certificate in Child and Adolescent NutritionPart-timeQF Level 5The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityBachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Safety and TechnologyFull-timeQF Level 5The Chinese University of Hong KongBachelor of Science Programme in Food and Nutritional SciencesFull-timeQF Level 5University of Northumbria at NewcastleBSc (Hons) Food Science and NutritionFull-time/Part-timeQF Level 5Vocational Training CouncilBachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and SafetyFull-timeQF Level 5The University of Hong KongAdvanced Certificate in Sport and Exercise NutritionPart-timeQF Level 5The University of Hong KongPostgraduate Certificate in Community NutritionPart-timeQF Level 6Graduate School, The Chinese University of Hong KongMaster of Philosophy in Food and Nutritional SciencesFull-time/Part-timeQF Level 6The University of Hong KongMaster of Science (Food Safety and Toxicology)Full-time/Part-timeQF Level 6The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityMaster of Science in Global Food Safety Management and Risk AnalysisFull-time/Part-timeQF Level 6The University of Hong KongMaster of Science (Food Industry: Management and Marketing)Full-timeQF Level 6Graduate School, The Chinese University of Hong KongMaster of Science in Nutrition, Food Science and TechnologyFull-time/Part-timeQF Level 6City University of Hong KongMaster of Science in Health Sciences and ManagementFull-time/Part-timeQF Level 6The University of Hong KongCertificate for Module (Nutrition and Dietary Management of Diabetes)Part-timeQF Level 6Hong Kong Metropolitan UniversityMaster of Professional Management in Food and Beverage Business (in Chinese)Full-time/Part-timeQF Level 6Graduate School, The Chinese University of Hong KongDoctor of Philosophy in Food and Nutritional SciencesFull-time/Part-timeQF Level 7*Source: Talent.gov.hk Other Useful LinksRelated career information on Talents.gov.hkRelated career information on the Life Planning Information website of the Education BureauRelated course information on the Diploma of Applied Education website of the Education Bureau (Chinese only)Search for more related programmes in the Qualifications Register 

“To Be Here, It’s Good” is a brand new interview series brought to you by the Youth Development Commission, in connection with the “Youth Development Blueprint” of the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau. The series not only depicts the appearance of Hong Kong as a city but also reveals the stories of the non-locally born citizens who have already regarded Hong Kong as their “home away from home”. Starting from “852”, the international area code of Hong Kong, the series invites foreigners who have been living in Hong Kong for various durations to share their stories. Each of them came to Hong Kong for a different reason. How did they adapt to Hong Kong and, deal with the difficulties? What does Hong Kong look like in their eyes? And how did they discover the uniqueness of Hong Kong?Often times, we would be inspired by others’ stories. And sometimes we would even uncover something that has been forgotten or ignored. This series of little-known, genuine yet extraordinary "852" stories highlight that Hong Kong is multi-cultural, highly inclusive, full of opportunities and potentials.The public is welcome to watch the related interview videos or articles. Let’s rediscover Hong Kong and explore the infinite possibilities of “852” together.Determination and Dedication featuring Mr. Naoyuki Sato"Realising a dream is a long and enduring process. During the process, we would encounter different people and different situations. Some are good and some are bad. When facing challenges, we need to keep our perseverance. And to taste the fruit of success does not mean that one has to work on myriad things or trying multiple pathways. It actually means that we need to be focused and take every step with dedication."Mr. Naoyuki Sato aspired to become a chef since he was a child. When he was small, he enjoyed cooking with his mother in the kitchen a lot. After becoming a chef, he realised that working in a restaurant was not an easy job, especially the long working hours. Because of that, he struggled a lot. And during the process, he learned to be honest to himself and confirmed that becoming a chief chef is the calling of his life. Thereafter, he persists and strives towards this goal no matter what difficulty may lie ahead. Mr. Sato used to be a chief chef in Japan. He has experience serving in the restaurant of a renowned Japanese hotel as well as at the banquet welcoming leaders from various countries to Japan. In 1994, he received a secondment invitation to work in Hong Kong. At that time, he always wanted to work abroad. Despite having limited knowledge about Hong Kong, he believed that it was an invaluable opportunity and thus he accepted offer. And as a father, Mr Sato hoped to broaden his children’s horizons and let them experience the life abroad. That is why he decided to move to Hong Kong together with his family and ready to start a new chapter in a city with marked differences compared with Tokyo. Stepping out of the Kai Tak International Airport of Hong Kong, the first scenery that Mr. Sato saw was “tong lau” — which literally means 'Chinese building', and with people hanging laundry items and clothes outdoor. That gave him an impression that Hong Kong was not very developed. On the bright side, he was well taken care of, by both his Japanese and local Hong Kong colleagues, at the new workplace. Moreover, there was a Japanese department store near his home. Despite all the differences in culture, language and the environment, he adapted to the life in Hong Kong much faster than he would have imagined. At the beginning, he did not even set Hong Kong as part of his development objective. It was beyond his imagination that he would discover the charming aspects of this city and slowly fall in love with Hong Kong. The friendliness and hospitality of local Hong Kong people towards Japanese played a role in the process."Compared with Japan, the transportation network in Hong Kong is very convenient. There are country trails near the urban area and I can see the mountains and the sea when I open the window. That’s why I like Hong Kong a lot."The easy access to nature in Hong Kong has made Mr Sato a hiking fans."I have been to Hong Kong for 28 years. Hong Kong’s development has surpassed that of Japan in many aspects. Also, Hong Kong does not impose many restrictions on importing food ingredients. A lot of the food ingredients that I use are imported from Japan. Such convenience enables me to prepare top-notch Japanese cuisine here in Hong Kong and the quality in Hong Kong can be even better than that in Japan. At times, I place orders with local suppliers in Japan during late night. And in a few hours flight time, my orders arrive safely in Hong Kong. I can then prepare and serve them to my customers on the same day. Hong Kong is really a convenient place"Mr. Sato hopes to continue to promote Japanese cuisine in Hong Kong and introduce a wider variety of Japanese fresh food to Hong Kong, so that Hong Kong people can gain access to the best-in-class cuisine. To honour his contribution and dedication in promoting Japanese cuisine abroad, the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong awarded him the Consul-General’s Commendation in 2020. It has never been an easy task to be a chef. Similar to that in Japan, working hours are long and training younger chefs is not at all easy as well. However, cooking is the way of life of Mr Sato and he would stay on with it for the rest of his life. It is the determination that keeps him going and, now it has been 45 years."Now as long as my customers appreciate the food that I prepared, I would be very satisfied"Some may use cooking as a metaphor for life. Varied ingredients coupled with different cooking methods offer boundless experience. And the motto of Mr Sato’s cooking life would be – “Be clear about your direction. And pursue it persistently.”Youth Development Commission"To Be Here, It's Good" Campaign webpage : www.ydc.gov.hk/852IG : www.instagram.com/youthdevelopmentcommission/Facebook : www.facebook.com/YDCgovhk 

The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) has launched the "HKYouth+" youth mobile application, providing a one-stop platform to disseminate comprehensive information about youth development programmes. Young people can make use of "HKYouth+" to explore different opportunities and activities according to their individual needs and interests. Following the first release of "HKYouth+", the HYAB will continue to produce and upload more practical learning resources and original multimedia content, and will progressively provide more information about the youth activities organised by the HYAB, the Youth Development Commission (YDC) and the 18 District Offices under the Home Affairs Department. HKYouth+'s Functions and Features "HKYouth+" is a comprehensive platform specially designed for Hong Kong youths to provide latest youth development information and activities that cover many different areas, including personal development opportunities, local hot topics, national development, arts and leisure, innovation and technology, physical and mental wellness, etc. It enables young people to explore different areas of interest and enrich themselves with various learning resources. Let's take a look of the three highlighted features: Through category or keyword searches, users can easily access the latest information and activities related to youth development anytime and anywhere After registering as a member of "HKYouth+", users can personalise their settings and receive recommended activity information that is relevant to their interests or the districts where the users reside, study or work "HKYouth+" also features a convenient registration function that allows registered users to sign up instantly for selected activities The Making of HKYouth+ The Youth Development Blueprint released by the HYAB mentioned that a youth-based mobile application would be developed. The HYAB immediately began the preparation and application development work, which included consulting the action group under the YDC, conducting questionnaire surveys and organising multiple focus groups to gather opinions from more than 1 000 young people and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. In addition, the HYAB invited over 100 young people to participate in the prototype testing of "HKYouth+" to ensure that the main functions, design, and the overall user experience of the application would cater to the needs and expectations of Hong Kong youths.  (Video in Chinese only) Download HKYouth+ Now Wish to stay ahead and discover the latest trends, access to a wide range of development opportunities and learning resources, and explore diversified activities curated specifically for the youth? Go download HKYouth+ from Apple App Store, Google Play and HUAWEI AppGallery for free now! (Support iOS and Android operating systems)  

What is Corporate Sustainability?In recent years, both small-and-medium-sized enterprises and large companies must have mentioned ESG. What exactly is ESG? Why is it so popular across different industries and sectors?ESG is a non-financial indicator of corporate operations, which assesses a company's overall performance in terms of environmental protection (E, Environment), social responsibility (S, Social) and corporate governance (G, Governance). Each ESG area might involve multiple aspects. For example, under social responsibility, a company should not only consider its external relations with the community, but also taking employees’ rights, as well as health and safety into their business considerations.In addition to companies’ internal assessment, ESG can also serve as a tool to evaluate business partners, including analysis of their potential growth and any long-term business opportunities arising from the collaboration. Nowadays, financial statements are no longer the only key to assess a company. It is also necessary to understand the company's ESG performance. If you are a corporate representative, it is even more important for you to perform well in various ESG aspects, otherwise you might miss out important business partnership!For those of you who are ready to join the job market, having an early understanding of ESG concepts might help you better understand the business directions and latest development of the organisations which you are going to apply for, so as to increase your competiveness in job interviews and possibly in your future career too! ESG TalentGiven the world's growing concern and rising demand on ESG, companies around the world are urging for ESG talents, with ESG consultant becoming one of the key experts in promoting corporate sustainability.Being an ESG consultant is not just about collecting ESG data and writing reports but also requires a good understanding of the business nature and unique culture of the company.  The consultant might also need to analyse the company from a macro perspective, formulate a long-term ESG strategy plan, and at the same time raise the company's ESG rating as much as possible in order to ensure the sustainable development of the company. On the other hand, ESG consultants need to pay attention to the world’s fast-changing trends while deriving business plans which could also be beneficial to the world, with a view to leading the company to step forward and achieve new milestones. These are the important values that ESG consultants could bring to the companies. Career Path Planning - ESG ConsultantIf you want to become an ESG consultant or pursuing a career related to sustainable development, apart from environmental protection-related qualifications, having a background in arts, science or business could also be beneficial to your career in some sense.  Most importantly, you need to be willing to learn new things across various disciplines! As a newbie in the job market, if you are interested in ESG-related positions, you may wish to enroll in some relevant training courses to learn more about the related knowledge and give yourself another career option! Courses from Talent.gov.hk related to Sustainable Development Course ProviderCourseLearning ModeQF LevelThe University of Hong KongCertificate in Sustainable CommunitiesPart-timeQF Level 3Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable DevelopmentCertificate in Sustainable Development Planning (Elementary)Part-timeQF Level 3The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyBachelor of Science in Sustainable and Green FinanceFull-timeQF Level 5The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityBachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable DevelopmentFull-timeQF Level 5Lingnan UniversityBachelor of Liberal Arts (Honours) in Global Development and SustainabilityFull-timeQF Level 5Vocational Training CouncilBachelor of Science (Honours) in Green Engineering and SustainabilityFull-timePart-timeQF Level 5Hong Kong Metropolitan UniversityBachelor of Engineering with Honours in Building Services Engineering and Sustainable DevelopmentFull-timeQF Level 5The University of Hong KongCertificate for Module (Sustainability Professionals)Part-timeQF Level 6Hong Kong Metropolitan UniversityMaster of Science in Global Environmental Management for Sustainable DevelopmentFull-timePart-timeQF Level 6Hong Kong Metropolitan UniversityMaster of Science in Energy and Environmental SustainabilityFull-timePart-timeQF Level 6Hong Kong Metropolitan UniversityPostgraduate Certificate in Energy and Environmental Sustainability (Energy Management and Audits)Part-timeQF Level 6Hong Kong Metropolitan UniversityPostgraduate Certificate in Energy and Environmental Sustainability (Cleaner Production and Green Technology)Part-timeQF Level 6The Education University of Hong KongMaster of Arts in Education for Sustainability ProgrammeFull-timePart-timeQF Level 6The Education University of Hong KongCertificate in Professional Development Programme for Teachers of Liberal Studies and Science on Environmental Sustainable DevelopmentPart-timeQF Level 6Lingnan UniversityMaster of Cities and Governance (Environment and Sustainability)Full-timePart-timeQF Level 6*Source: Talent.gov.hk Other Useful LinksTalents.gov.hk Magazine: The Rise of ESGRelated career information on Talents.gov.hkRelated career information on the Life Planning Information website of the Education BureauPilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support SchemeESG and Green Finance on Carbon Neutral @HK webpage of the Environment and Ecology Bureau  

Gaming and E-sports Rapid tapping on keyboards is one of the signature characteristics of gaming. Many people still consider that playing video games as simply a form of entertainment, and some even believe that excessive gaming can drain one's willpower. Today, gaming has however evolved into one of the new-age competitive sports! E-sports, or electronic sports, is a kind of sports that involves video games. The most well-known e-sports competitions revolve around online multiplayer games, such as shooting, fighting, car racing and strategy games. In these competitions, two or more teams will compete against each other in the game. Typically, professional e-sports players are not just ordinary players, but highly skilled individuals with exceptional mental fortitude, high levels of intelligence, advanced gaming abilities, and strong teamwork skills. Nowadays, e-sports has become a pop culture. Ranging from small-scale contest to professional league tournaments, all of which have successfully attracted respective audience. Many investors also recognise the business potential in e-sports, and sponsors actively support these events to increase their brand awareness. What was once seen as a pastime, has now gone beyond the boundaries, and grown into a new sports industry with a combination of gaming, competition and lifestyle!   E-sports Commentator, the Vibe Maker Besides professional e-sports players, the e-sports industry has given rise to various other job positions. Among them, e-sports commentators play a vital role in e-sport events, with their importance being just slightly below that of professional e-sports players! Through humorous and passionate commentary, e-sports commentators analyse game tactics, describe players' actions, and hence show the live situation to the audience beyond the distance. These commentators not only need to be eloquent but also require a deep understanding of the game at a professional-player level in order to keep up with the pace of the competition. Therefore, aspiring e-sports commentators often need to have a certain ranking as professional players or be retired professional players themselves.     Career Path Planning – Professional e-sports players/ E-sports commentator If you aspire to pursue a career in the e-sports arena as a professional player or commentator, there are numerous e-sports related training programmes available in the market that can help you lay a good foundation for your e-sport career development. Undoubtedly, you still need to make the greatest effort to gear up yourselves, in order to secure a place in the world of e-sports one day!   E-sports related Courses from Talent.gov.hk Course Provider Course Learning Mode QF Level The University of Hong Kong Foundation Certificate in eSports Science Part-time QF Level 2 The University of Hong Kong Certificate in eSports Technology (Senior Secondary Applied Learning) Full-time QF Level 3 The University of Hong Kong Diploma in eSports Science Part-time QF Level 3 School of Professional and Continuing Education, HKU Diploma in eSports Science Part-time QF Level 3 The University of Hong Kong Higher Diploma in eSports Full-time QF Level 4 The University of Hong Kong Advanced Certificate in eSports Full-time QF Level 4 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Sports and eSports Management Full-time QF Level 5 *Source: Talent.gov.hk   Other Useful Links Talents.gov.hk Magazine: e-Sports≠Gaming Sharing of ESAHK Founding Chairman on the Life Planning Information website of the Education Bureau  

 “To Be Here, It’s Good” is a brand new interview series brought to you by the Youth Development Commission, in connection with the “Youth Development Blueprint” of the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau. The series not only depicts the appearance of Hong Kong as a city but also reveals the stories of the non-locally born citizens who have already regarded Hong Kong as their “home away from home”. Starting from “852”, the international area code of Hong Kong, the series invites foreigners who have been living in Hong Kong for various durations to share their stories. Each of them came to Hong Kong for a different reason. How did they adapt to Hong Kong and, deal with the difficulties? What does Hong Kong look like in their eyes? And how did they discover the uniqueness of Hong Kong?Often times, we would be inspired by others’ stories. And sometimes we would even uncover something that has been forgotten or ignored. This series of little-known, genuine yet extraordinary "852" stories highlight that Hong Kong is multi-cultural, highly inclusive, full of opportunities and potentials.The public is welcome to watch the related interview videos or articles. Let’s rediscover Hong Kong and explore the infinite possibilities of “852” together. Transcending without Boundary featuring Master No Rae"Hello, I'm No Rae. People also call me Master No. I've been in Hong Kong since 2014." Hello, my name is No Rae. “Taekwondo” is three letters in Korean. “Tae” means kicking and then have foot techniques, “Kwon” means to punch and then have hand techniques, and the last “Do” is the way of human and their learning about manners and respect. So we are trying to teach them not just punch and kick techniques. We also try to teach them how to control themselves, how to learn, how to respect your parents, teachers and each other.I'm a Taekwondo master in Hong Kong. I have trained Taekwondo since I was young. I also studied Taekwondo major in university. And then I tried to go other countries to teach Taekwondo, like Ukraine, Indonesia and Philippines. I want to promote the spirit of Taekwondo in other countries. That's why I asked the professor, “Where can I teach Taekwondo instead of Korea?” So he suggested me to come to Hong Kong. So that's why I choose to come here. I was not afraid to come to Hong Kong alone because this is what I want to promote Taekwondo abroad. Originally I planned to come to Hong Kong just for a year. But after I tried to teach Taekwondo in Hong Kong, I feel that Hong Kong parents care about the children's  grooming and their development, and they spend a lot of time, also efforts on the children’s development. And also they have a good mindset, an open mind. I think it can be good to promote Taekwondo in Hong Kong. Taekwondo is not just teaching the knowledge and skills. We also need some connection with the children. It makes them more trained with the masters and follow the masters. Because after building a relationship and having a connection with them, they would understand how to respect, how to listen, how to concentrate and how to focus on the masters. We have several students who had some problems or some suffer with the ADHD. In the beginning they were very struggling to learn something because it was not easy for them to focus. But after training and then we encouraged them and trained them to focus, they overcome that and they get improved. And some students are already “black belt” now. So I think Taekwondo can help ADHD students too, to gain more focus and concentration. It's good to be here to be able to help nurture and contribute to Hong Kong society.I am so proud of and moved by their transformation. Actually when I came to Hong Kong, I feel that Hong Kong is not too different from Korea. Their work life and their lifestyle is very similar to Korean’s. They work hard and work until late and then they move very fast. And they are smart too and they are quick changing. In Korea, it’s also similar. Hong Kong is a very unique and also a multicultural city. Many other countries’ people come to Hong Kong to work. So I think that they have many chances to expose to different cultures and different styles. They don't have just a fixed culture because I think they have Eastern and Western culture together. So it's very interesting to have some stories with them and their mind too. Hong Kong is a very good place to learn about the global mindset. The young Hong Kong people are very smart and have good potentials. Hong Kong people normally speak like three languages: Cantonese, Mandarin and English. That means they have more chances to go to more markets. So I think they can go more global. So like me, if I can speak only Korean, I cannot go to other countries or it would be very difficult in the beginning. But you guys, the Hong Kong guys are easier than us. They can already learn about different cultures. Hong Kong young generation has a good potential and advantage. I think you can use this advantage to work hard in the future. So Hong Kong people, you guys can be global leaders. Fighting! Youth Development Commission"To Be Here, It's Good" Campaign webpage : www.ydc.gov.hk/852IG : www.instagram.com/youthdevelopmentcommission/Facebook : www.facebook.com/YDCgovhk  

Dancing from the Street to the World Stage Street Dance, originated in the 70's and 80's, is a combination of sports and street performances. By following the flow of music with unique body movements, a great variety of dancing steps is created. Beginners can also express themselves through unrestrained and free-style movements! The most common styles of street dance include “Breaking”,“Popping”and“Hip-hop” among others. Among them, the most popular one is “Breaking”! This dancing style is easy to recognise due to a series of signature moves, including headspins and rolling on the ground with one hand as a supporting point. Nowadays, street dance culture has spread all over the world. Street dancers can be found in all 18 districts of Hong Kong. Dancers would compete at any time and wherever there is a space, leading to a common phenomenon: "where there are streets, there is street dance." Many young people around the world regard street dance as their dream and are eager to go professional with their supreme dancing skills! The 2024 Paris Olympics will include one of the street dancing styles, “Breaking”, as a new sports item. Young people who are passionate about “Breaking” will then have the opportunity to battle with dancers from other countries and regions on the Olympic stage!     Dancing from Stage to the Workplace If you love street dance, have you ever thought about becoming a professional dancer? After gaining ample performance experience, have you considered transitioning to a role behind the scenes, supporting other performers as a dance instructor or choreographer? Although these positions differ from traditional dancers, professional street dancers still require extensive training and long-term practice to be fully prepared to shine on stage. Becoming a street dance instructor or choreographer can be seen as a "promotion opportunity" for dancers. If you are a former street dancer, you may have the chance to become a choreographer by accumulating enough performance experience. With a solid foundation, choreographers can create dance performances and oversee the dancers’ execution. They also need execellent communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring an unforgettable visual feast for the audience! As the mastermind behind the scenes, a choreographer's dancing skills must reach a professional level, preferably in two or more dancing styles. They should be able to view a performance from a macro perspective and assign dancers to perform their roles well at different shows, providing memorable moments for each scene.   Career Path Planning - Professional Dancer/ Dance Instructor/ Choreographer Even if you are still new to the workplace, there is no need to worry! If you are interested in pursuing a career in the dancing industry, you can refer to the following course information to plan ahead for your upcoming training and future career!   Dance related Courses from Talent.gov.hk Course Provider Course Learning Mode QF Level The University of Hong Kong Foundation Certificate in Dance Part-time QF Level 2 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Certificate in Taking a Chance on Dance (Senior Secondary Applied Learning) Full-time QF Level 3 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Diploma in Dance Foundations Full-time QF Level 4 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Professional Diploma in Dance Full-time QF Level 4 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Dance Full-time QF Level 5 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Master of Fine Arts in Dance Full-time / Part-time QF Level 6 *Source: Talent.gov.hk   Other Useful Links Dance-related careers information on the Life Planning Information website of the Education Bureau Search for Vacancies for Dancer / Dance Instructor / Choreographer on Talent.gov.hk Break dance events / courses provided by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department "Move Beyond" - Online programme of the Cultural Presentations Section of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department  

The Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth (“MSSY”) is one of the key initiatives of youth development as set out in the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address and the Youth Development Blueprint. To engage more young people in public affairs and enhance their interaction and trust with the Government, action is in hand to expand the MSSY, with a view to tripling the number of participating advisory committees from around 60 at present to no less than 180 within the current term of the Government to enhance their functions as talent "incubators". Person aged between 18 and 35, and with the commitment to serve the community, are now invited to apply for MSSY Phase VI and self-nominate to become members of specified government advisory committees. For details, please visit the website of Home and Youth Affairs Bureau. The 20 participating committees for MSSY Phase VI are as follows - 1.   Tripartite Taskforce on Manpower Training (Aviation)2.   Human Resources Planning Commission3.   Trade and Industry Advisory Board4.   Advisory Committee on Promotion of Arbitration5.   Enterprise Support Scheme Assessment Panel6.   Committee on Self-financing Post-secondary Education7.   Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee8.   Commission on Children9.   Advisory Council on Food and Environmental Hygiene10. Steering Committee on Construction Innovation and Technology Fund11. Committee on Promotion of Breastfeeding12. Award Council of the Hong Kong Award for Young People13. Hong Kong Fleet Operation Advisory Committee14. Statistics Advisory Board15. Rehabilitation Advisory Committee16. Stamp Advisory Committee17. Cantonese Opera Development Fund Advisory Committee18. Sub-committee on Youth and Capacity Building under the Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development19. Assessment Panel of the Innovation and Technology Fund for Application in Elderly and Rehabilitation Care20. Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee Each of the above committees will offer respectively two seats for appointment. The Assessment Panels will consider whether the applicant meets the following three conditions: strong commitment to serve the community; good understanding of the policy area concerned; and good analytical and communication skills. Following the principle of meritocracy, the government aims to, through the MSSY, recruit young people who have the commitment to serve the community and the ability to contribute to the committees concerned for recommending to the relevant bureaux/departments for consideration of appointment. Application Deadline：29 June 2023 (Thu) at 11:59 p.m. Know more about MSSY with the sharing of young appointees!       For details, please visit the website of Home and Youth Affairs Bureau.