· 24
Students to see the world of work
*
Secondary school students will be able to see for themselves the real working environment in the private and public sectors in the "Visits to Work Places" programme organised by the Labour Department's Careers Advisory Service (CAS).
"The programme aims at helping secondary school students gain a better understanding of the world of work so that they can make better plans for their future," Senior Labour Officer Mrs Ada Leung said today (Friday).
A group of 20 students visited the Mass Transit Railway Corporation this morning under the programme,
They were guided round the company and briefed on the organisation, nature of work, training opportunities, employment terms and careers prospects of the company.
"A series of visits will be organised in May until early June for some 700 ・・ Secondary 4 to Secondary 7 students from 24 schools," Mrs Leung said.
They will be visiting hotels, banks, public utility companies, hospitals, training institutes, other private companies and government departments.
"We hope that through visits to various establishments, students can obtain first-hand information on different careers," Mrs Leung said.
The CAS also provides information for schools to organise their own visits to workplaces so that more students can benefit from this kind of activity.
Moreover, the CAS organises a variety of careers education programmes, including annual exhibitions, quizzes and seminars,
Mrs Leung said young people wishing to choose a career best suited to their talents, interest and abilities could visit the two Careers Information Centres at Southorn Centre in Wan Chai and Mong Kok Government Offices.
"Each information centre has a reference library, an audio-visual unit with slide presentation, cassette recordings and video tapes on careers.
"They also provide free enquiry service for young people seeking information on careers and training," she said.
End/Friday, April 28, 1995
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.