港專一向著重培育青少年正向價值觀，致力推動「傳愛」精神，鼓勵社會各界多關心身邊的人和事，為社會發放正能量。2019事件，部分青少年因受到煽惑誤導而產生激進思想，以致誤入歧途而最終被捕入獄。然而，我們相信只要他們願意承擔責任，知錯能改，社會應給予他們重過新生的機會。
港專秉持著「傳愛」精神，希望協助這批青少年重投社會，助他們重建正確價值觀，同時使他們知道社會其實一直與他們同行。透過有心人士的捐助，港專籌劃及開展了「新昕計劃」，透過相關政府部門的轉介，為更生青年提供訓練及輔導，協助他們升學就業，讓他們重新投入及認識社會，打破迷思，避免再次誤入歧途，從而降低社會風險。
「新昕計劃」集合了不同界別的力量，當中包括政界、法律界、教育界、商界、社福界、青年工作及傳媒等，期望與社會各界攜手，協助更多更生青年，造福社會! 請按此瀏覽計劃詳情。
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To enable Hong Kong's young people to deeply integrate into the Greater Bay Area, the Central Government announced the “Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area” in February 2019. HKCT Institute of Higher Education (CTIHE) and Pacific Coffee of China Resources Group jointly developed the “Beyond Dreams – First Entrepreneurial Training Programme of Pacific Coffee x HKCT @ the Greater Bay Area”. For details, please click here.
The Launch and Signing Ceremony was held concurrently in Beijing and Hong Kong on 8th March 2019. The former was officiated by Mr Yang Jianping, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Fu Yuning, Chairman of China Resources Group, Dr Chan Cheuk-hay, HKCT President and Principal and Mr Wang Xiangming, General Manager of China Resources Group, while the signing was conducted in Hong Kong by Mr Jonathan Somerville, Chief Executive Officer for Hong Kong & Overseas for Pacific Coffee Company Limited and Ms Li Wai-chi, the then HKCT Associate Vice President and was officiated by Mr Leung Chun-ying, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC.
Leveraging the unique advantage of HKCT's pre-vocational training and career planning coupled with CR Group's breadth of business and recourses, the two-year Program will enable participating young people of Hong Kong a down-to-earth platform for work, living and starting up business to broaden their horizons and understand in their own experience the development and potential of GBA cities. They will take a fresh look on China's development and be more willing to make a career in the GBA.
Hong Kong young people aged 18 to 35 who are interested in working in catering and coffee industries are eligible to apply. Through an initial two-week training program, the shortlisted will get a chance to rediscover themselves and get acquainted with other fellow applicants, as well as gain basic knowhow of starting a business and prepare for internship. In the following two months, the trainees are located into Pacific Coffee shops in the GBA so that they learn the operations of a coffee shop and the culture of mainland's service industry. They will then enter a 1.5-month advanced training to learn about practical commercial knowledge of mainland entrepreneurship. Towards the conclusion of the Program, the trainees will form groups of three to create and submit a business startup plan. The most outstanding group will be granted 1 million renminbi from China Resources Enterprise, a unit of China Resources Group, together with start-up support, and enjoy privileged terms in owning a coffee shop which marks the kick-off of a two-year life as entrepreneurs.
HKCT has a history of collaboration with Wai Yin Association since 2011. It began with a charitable tree planting activity where HKCT students were first invited by Wai Yin to help receiving and assist guests with the planting. Under the scorching sun, the students kept their smiley face and maintained their professionalism. Their positive attitude knocked the shoes off the guests and deeply impressed members of the Association, which thereafter invited HKCT students to assume various duties in its annual Charity Ball, such as reception duties, ushering, stage assistants, displaying auction items, helping Misses Hong Kong in raffle sale, prize and photo distribution during the event; through these roles the students gain experience in large scale event and service.
For Wai Yin's annual Charity Ball, HKCT will pick 80 to 100 students and allocate duties according to their strengths and the disciplines they study, for example, language and communications students take up reception jobs, hospitality and project management students assist on and behind the stage; the more sociable students are responsible in helping the raffle sale; those studying in sports, fitness and disciplinary forces will display and handle auction items.
Even though the Charity Ball takes place at night, the HKCT team would arrive in the venue begin preparation in the morning and stay after the event ends until late night. Over the years, Wai Yin members have appreciated the seriousness, discipline commitment and meticulousness to work. They expressed unending appreciation and faith to HKCT students, while the two parties become long-term partners.
Wai Yin will issue certificates to participating HKCT students every year in appreciation of their services. But eye-opening experience for the students means much more than the piece of paper. Graced by gorgeously dressed people, the grand banquet hosts dignitaries of various sectors and nationalities which require our students' skillful interpersonal skills and proper etiquette at public events; in taking different posts they learn about teamwork, problem solving and handling unpredicted situations. From prior preparation to on-site participating and the sharing with junior students, all these would become their valuable experience, and what makes the collaboration between HKCT and Wai Yin a long-term success.
The hospitality industry emphasizes practical experience. In order to cultivate students to become hospitality professionals with both knowledge and practical skills, the HKCT's Division of Tourism and Hospitality have collaborated with Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited joined forces to launch the Hospitality Experience Programme (HEP) since 2013. The HKCEC provides a compelling platform that empowers students with hands-on experience in hospitality on top of classroom knowledge.
The program welcomes all HKCT students from Diploma Yi Jin, Diploma and Higher Diploma in hospitality-related disciplines. When HKCEC requires assistance, HKCT assign students to various positions according to their strengths. In addition to the experience as interns, they can also rewarded for working for a specified number of hours, including scholarships and buffet coupons.
Throughout the Programme, HKCEC staff stays connected with HKCT Division of Tourism and Hospitality and feeds back on students' performance in a regular basis. Students once provided food and banquet services for Art Basel at HKCEC. After the event, its food and catering director highly commended the students for their quality service and teamwork. Over the years, students learned and grew through the Programme. Some quiet students have become more proactive; a number of outstanding students have full time job offers from HKCEC after the graduation.
HKCT promotes professional career education in a comprehensive manner. We are fully aware that classroom learning alone is not enough. We cooperate with the industry through our employers' network to provide students with ample opportunities to learn and gain relevant experience and get ready for their careers.
