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YWETS
Work Experience training partnerships
The Federation has the full
support of the Labour Department's Youth Work Experience
and Training Scheme (YWETS) in the four training partnerships
with McDonald's Restaurants (Hong Kong) Ltd, the Airport
Authority Hong Kong, Hung Fook Tong Holdings, and NationMark
(HK) Ltd.
Click here for details...
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Service
Spotlight |
Employer
Network
The network was formally
established two years ago to connect employers with potential
youth employees. Effective, active liaison with the business
sector is its core priority and job expos and training
schemes are its core functions. If you are interested
in these fruitful, cooperative partnerships contact Cheung
Chi-wai, tel 3113 7999.
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Enhancing
youth employability |
Each summer, thousands of
fresh entrants to the workforce mean a hive of activity. We
match youngsters with vacancies, run career expos and
hold workshops and seminars for job seekers. The Federation's Youth Employment
Network (YEN) collaborates with the Labour Department on the YPTP and
YWETS* training and job experience schemes for 15-24 year olds. Enrollment
of 20,000 youngsters starts on 29 July. All 21 of the Youth S.P.O.Ts
will be involved in YPTP while YEN runs special YWETS projects, mediating
between prospective employers and new recruits.
YEN is stepping up efforts in job matching
and support services for employers. Successful collaborations
to date include the Airport Authority, McDonald's, NationMark
and Hung Fook Tong and we are very keen to find
new YWETS partners. Click
here for details. Hong Kong has an oversupply of low-skilled labour and a shortage
of highly-skilled workers.
25% of male teenagers here are unemployed even though the
unemployment rate fell to its lowest* in five years in May.**
This situation exacerbates the growing wealth gap and creative
use of resources will be essential to maximize the opportunities
of Hong Kong's youth. We are determined to help.
Will you help us?
Interested in becoming a YWETS
partner? Read more in this week's Feature Story or contact
Cheung Chi-wai, YEN, tel 31137999 email chiwai@hkfyg.org.hk
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Feature
Story |
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YWETS: a training
scheme with purpose
YWETS is a government-led
training scheme for 20-24 year-olds. It is highlighted in this
issue of Youth Matters as an effective means of bringing prospective
employers and young job seekers into contact. The Federation's
Youth Employment Network sets up traineeships and collaborates
with companies and trainees. Read
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Federation
News |
Hong
Kong Young Ambassadors soon to be appointed
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The Appointment
and Awards Ceremony will take place on 11 August at the Hong
Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Ms. Au King-chi, Commissioner
for Tourism and Dr. Eric Li, Chairman of the Partnership Committee
of the Federation will be officiating guests. 230 Young Ambassadors
will pledge to promote Hong Kong's fine reputation as a holiday
destination and there will be awards for efforts made by last
year's ambassadors.
Click
here for details.
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Facelift
for u21 website |
The
website has a new, user-friendly look. You will find an interactive
platform packed with information and services, both our own
and links to other agencies. Go to www.u21.org.hk and
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Cathay
Pacific International Wilderness Experience 2006 |
This
year, 8 Hong Kong students aged 16-18 will join this annual
exchange programme from 22-30 August. They will join a special
environmental education course in South Africa and enjoy the
wonderful experience of widened horizons on this exciting wilderness
tour. |
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