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6th Education and Careers Expo
Young people and members of the public will have access to the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on careers, education and training opportunities at the 6th Education and Careers Expo.
The Expo, to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 8 to 11, will be the largest of its kind Hong Kong has ever seen.
It consists of an education section organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and a careers section staged by the Labour Department.
About 180 exhibitors from various trades, government departments, professional bodies as well as local and overseas educational institutes will be taking part.
Senior Labour Officer (Careers Advisory and External Employment Services), Mrs Bernadette Lai, said today (Sunday) that the Expo would provide a golden opportunity for visitors to obtain an overview of the various education and careers options open to them.
"We hope to help young people map out their future career and members of the public to enhance their career planning," she said.
The Expo will provide a forum where young people can gain a better understanding of the labour market by having face-to-face contacts with experienced professionals from various fields and by attending seminars and video shows on different industries.
Mrs Lai said response from schools was overwhelming as over 12,000 students from about 100 schools had enrolled for group visit, representing an increase of 20 per cent over last year.
This year, the Labour Department will occupy six booths and adopt an integrated approach in the presentation of its various kinds of employment services including Job Matching Programme, employment service for the disabled and careers education for the youth.
The Expo will open from 10.30 am to 7.30 pm on February 8, 10 am to 7.30 pm on February 9 and 10, and 10 am to 6 pm on February 11. Admission is free.
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