Our special concern is always the young, for whom future employment is vital. According to the latest statistics, unemployment in general is dropping but over 19% of 15-19 year-olds in the job market are out of work and figures for the summer, when school leavers first seek work, are considerably higher. Cuts in funding for pr ogrammes that support self-employment and vocational training would be very discouraging now, when the plight of under-qualified low achievers from low-income families is disquieting. The Federation encourages youth to be aware of the economic situation in general and how it affects them in particular. This week's Feature Story is an interview with two students about their opinions on government expenditure in the context of financial planning and social policy issues. They will have an excellent opportunity to put their views across at next week's post-budget dialogue session for young people with the Financial Secretary.* *The Dialogue Session will take place next week on Monday 27 February 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Run Run Shaw Hall, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine in Aberdeen. Call 3579 4560 for further details. Congratulations to our Partner Caring Companies and Organizations The annual Caring Company Recognition Ceremony took place on 13 February in the Grand Hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. 65 of our partners were awarded the Caring Company or Caring Organization logo and we offer heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all of them. Click here for a complete list… |
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