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Becoming Digitally Ready
We live in a digital world where knowledge and skills in this area are not just in high demand, but are essential for progress and development. Those who lack digital skills can get left behind and see their prospects continually diminish. This is especially so for young people from less advantaged backgrounds.
As a result, the Federation, with the help of The Starbucks Foundation, is launching a programme that will enhance the digital skills and competence of those between the ages of 18 and 25 who have been unable previously to access this knowledge.
The programme, "Career STARTER", comprises seven areas of information technology to make these youth, including those with special educational needs, digital ready for the future. The areas of focus are entitled: Self-understanding, Training, Abilities, Reflection, Transformation, Exploration and Readiness.
The project will be divided into two stages. At the fundamental stage, all 60 young recruits will focus web-development and UX/UI design. This serves as an introduction and for 15 participants who show more interest in these areas, they will be provided with in-depth and advanced topics. The other young talents will receive support from other services, including those offered by the Labour Department and will receive career and vocational support and guidance from the Federation. Those in the advanced group may also be able to have a workplace visit to the Head Office of Starbucks and other IT-related industry; receive a one-month internship; and be helped gain hands-on experience.
For those interested in this programme, please click here to register and get to know more details!
Organized by HKFYG Youth Employment Network
More details bit.ly/3yG2POv
Enquiries Daniel Fung 3113 7999
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Please Support The HKFYG Charity Golf Tournament 2022 for SEN Youths!
We are excited to announce that the HKFYG Charity Golf Tournament will be held again this year!
Date 25 August 2022
Venue The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club Hong Kong - 18-hole
golf course
Join as a Team or Individual Patron; other sponsorship packages also available with advertisement and logo acknowledgements
Funds raised will go to support the Federation's all-rounded service for the youth with special educational needs in Hong Kong
Click here to support us as Patron
or Sponsor!
Full details click here
Enquiries Judith Lee 3755 7101
Spend Your Green Summer with HKFYG
Aims to encourage general public, especially young people to engage green and develop a sustainable lifestyle
Activities include eco-tour, upcycling activities, beaches cleaning, hydroponics workshops and more…
Period from July to August 2022
Visit the catalogue and get ready for summer now!
Enquiries Johnny Au 3755 7030
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Youth's Mental Health does "Meta": Enhancement on Messenger Bot Services
Aims to enhance and extend the current online mental health support via Messenger Bot with personalized wellness services in order to allow youths in need to obtain instant assistance
Including online mental health test, health topics sharing and instant chat with social workers
Targeting general public with potential needs for mental health support
Supported by Meta Hong Kong
Online counselling service provided by HKFYG uTouch
Try it out with Facebook Messenger and Instagram
Enquiries Eric Chu 2788 3444
Google Smarter Digital City: Jump Start Your Digital Career
Aims to share the insights and practices on digital transformation in different business sectors in Hong Kong as well as to discuss the future-ready skills required for digital career
Key speakers from Google, Deloitte, GroupM and Master Concept
Date & time 14 July 2022, 8pm- 9pm
Targeting young talents who are interested in developing digital career
Format livestream via Google Hong Kong YouTube Channel
Supported by Google Hong Kong
Organized by The HKFYG Jockey Club Social Innovation Centre
Register now bit.ly/3zU53ul
Enquiries May Lee 3956 8001
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Youth I.D.E.A.S. Think Tank Report No. 69 on What Young People Want for Hong Kong
Key findings
● The top three priorities that the new government should take for the youth are solving their housing problems (45%), listening to their needs (35.3%), and mending ties with them (27.5%)
● Most respondents expect to see Hong Kong as a city with freedom (38.3%), stability (32.4%) and livability (25.2%)
● 47% of the respondents are pessimistic about Hong Kong's future development, while only 18% are optimistic about it
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● Case interviews with youth showed that taking part in community building can help nurture their motivation in enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international city
Recommendations
● The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau should take the lead in rebuilding mutual trust between youth and the government, and youth's confidence in their personal development prospects, as well as the faith for Hong Kong's future
● Promoting youth-led community building project to empower the young generation to shape their ideal community blueprint
Respondents 1,054 members of the HKFYG aged 15 to 34
Parallel individual case interview 15 youths aged 15 to 30
Full results and recommendations in Chinese click here
Enquiries Sharon Cheung 3755 7039
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