Study, Recruitment, Career & Overseas Opportunities on Show
5 February 2015 – The HKTDC Education & Careers Expo got under way today featuring new career zones and education opportunities in Hong Kong as well as the Chinese mainland, the United States, Europe and Australia. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the four-day event (5-8 Feb) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) is open to the public free of charge.
“Celebrating its 25th year, this event is where education meets opportunity – all under one roof,” said HKTDC Executive Director, Margaret Fong, at this morning’s opening ceremony.
“The exciting opportunities are provided by many of the 770 organisations taking part in the expo, including government departments, training institutions and high-profile employers.”
A total of about 130 events, ranging from seminars and workshops to trial tutorial classes and celebrity sessions, will take place during the four days of the expo.
Spotting Talent
Making its debut at the fair, the Career Advancement and Retraining Zone features onsite recruitment and job application opportunities offered by some 30 organisations, including Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited, Miramar Group Hong Kong, Zara Asia Limited and Swire Resources Limited.
The new Youth Zone includes exhibitors dedicated to helping youngsters explore their interests and develop a successful career path. Exhibitors in this zone include Youth.gov.hk, a portal that provides online services for young people between the ages of 15 and 24 years. In addition, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups is promoting the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub (E Hub) which connects enterprising youngsters with the opportunities in Qianhai.
A third new area – the iPASS Zone – features institutions which are under the “Information Portal for Accredited Post-secondary Programmes”, providing locally accredited full-time higher diploma, associate degree and degree programmes. Exhibitors include HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE), Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Vocational Training Council and more.
Opportunities Abound
Around 770 government organisations, educational institutions, professional associations and private companies from 16 countries and regions are taking part in the expo, providing ample opportunity for students, school-leavers and those wishing to advance their careers or even switch careers.
High Flyers
The Expo places added emphasis on specific sectors through its career theme days. Today’s career theme is Banking & Finance Day featuring a Seminar Series supported by the Hong Kong Securities Professionals Association. Professional Training on Day Two highlights vocational training avenues for youngsters to develop their skills for better career prospects. Day Three of the expo is Aviation Day with a Seminar Series presented by the Airport Authority Hong Kong, Hong Kong Dragon Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airlines, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Aircraft Division) and Jardine Airport Services Limited. This is followed by Nursing & Healthcare Day on 8 February.
Study Hotspots
Study opportunities in the Chinese mainland are spotlighted today, the opening day of the expo, with a Seminar Series on Chinese mainland education supported by the China Education (Hong Kong) Centre. Day Two will feature opportunities in the United States, followed by Europe on Day Three, while the final day of the expo (8 Feb) is Australian Education Day.
Fair website: http://www.hktdc.com/hkeducationexpo/
Events schedule: http://hkeducationexpo.hktdc.com/pdf/2015/eventschedule/Seminar.pdf
Media Enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC's Corporate Communication Department:
Joe Kainz
Tel: (852) 2584 4216
Email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org
