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[#JobBeacon] Dietitians and Nutrition Therapist Assistants

Creating Your Own Career Path Many people wish to have a healthy body, and a balanced diet is a crucial part of it. Each individual’s health condition is different. What is the best dietary plan for you? A dietitian should have an answer! Dietitians would tailor-make dietary plans based on individual health conditions and dietary habits. They will also help clients understand the nutritional value of different food, so as to enable them to sustain their healthy dietary habits in the long run. Dietitians indeed provide nutrition and dietetic services in various sectors. Some dietitians specialise in providing clinical services to patients with chronic diseases, such as formulating a “3 Low, 1 High” dietary plan for diabetic patients, so that the intake of carbohydrates at each meal could be quantified. This would help stabilise patients’ blood glucose level, thus managing their medical conditions more effectively. In conjunction with doctor’s medical treatment, dietitians always play an important role to further improve patients’ health conditions through daily nutrition plans. Apart from dietitians, many organisations nowadays create assistant job positions related to nutrition and diet, such as nutrition therapist assistants. They usually help measure clients’ heights and weights; provide assistance to dietitians in designing meal plans and introduce these plans to the clients based on their healthy goals, including weight loss, fat loss or muscle strengthening, etc. Hence, nutrition therapist assistants also need to acquire basic knowledge in nutrition, such as how to calculate calories and how to ensure food safety.   Career Path Planning - Dietitian and Nutrition Consultant Assistants If you are interested in healthy dietary habits and enjoy interacting with others, you may consider turning your personal interest into a career by becoming a dietitian or nutrition therapist assistant! To become a dietitian, you need to obtain a relevant bachelor’s degree first. Since Hong Kong has no statutory registration system for dietitians, you may first need to study a registered dietitian courses in local or overseas institutions. After completing clinical practicum and passing the professional examination, you will be registered as a foreign registered dietitian. You might wish to become an accredited dietitian in Hong Kong by applying to the Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians, an accredited healthcare professional body under the Department of Health's Accredited Registers Scheme for Healthcare Professions. For nutrition therapist assistant, the required academic qualification is relatively lower than dietitian given its assistant role.  However, nutrition therapist assistants also need to receive specialised training and there are many certificate courses available in the market offering the required knowledge and skills. In-service nutrition therapist assistants may also further their studies to pave the way to become dietitians one day! If you are interested in pursuing careers in food-and-nutrition-related fields, do check out the following course information to know more!    Courses from Talent.gov.hk related to Nutrition Course Provider Course Learning Mode QF Level Employees Retraining Board Foundation Certificate in Chinese Dietetic Concepts (Part-time) Part-time QF Level 1 The University of Hong Kong Foundation Certificate in Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Supplements Part-time QF Level 2 The University of Hong Kong Foundation Certificate in Nutrition (Weight Management) Part-time QF Level 2 Employees Retraining Board Foundation Certificate in Nutrition Knowledge I (Understanding Nutrition) (Part-time) Part-time QF Level 2 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Li Ka Shing School of   Professional and Continuing Education Certificate in Capacity Building Mileage Programme – Healthy Diet I Part-time QF Level 2 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Li Ka Shing School of   Professional and Continuing Education Certificate in Capacity Building Mileage Programme – Healthy Diet II Part-time QF Level 2 The University of Hong Kong Certificate in Western and Chinese Nutritional Food Therapy Part-time QF Level 3 The Chinese University of Hong Kong Certificate Programme in Chinese Medicine: Nutrition Part-time QF Level 3 The University of Hong Kong Certificate for Module (Gut Health and Nutrition) Part-time QF Level 3 Llegend International Training Institute Certificate in Practical Knowledge of Nutrition in Daily Life Part-time QF Level 3 The University of Hong Kong Advanced Certificate in Nutrition Part-time QF Level 4 The University of Hong Kong Higher Diploma in Nutrition and Food Management Full-time QF Level 4 The University of Hong Kong Advanced Diploma in Practical Chinese Medicine (Chinese Medicine Nutritional Studies) Part-time QF Level 4 The University of Hong Kong Advanced Certificate in Quality Control and Food Safety Management Part-time QF Level 4 Vocational Training Council Higher Diploma in Fitness and Exercise Nutrition Full-time QF Level 4 Hong Kong Baptist University Associate of Science (Nutrition and Food Management) Full-time QF Level 4 The University of Hong Kong Higher Diploma in Food Health and Business Management Full-time QF Level 4 The University of Hong Kong Advanced Certificate in Food Health and Business Management Full-time QF Level 4 The University of Hong Kong Advanced Certificate in Clinical Nutrition and Health Promotion Part-time QF Level 5 The University of Hong Kong Advanced Certificate in Child and Adolescent Nutrition Part-time QF Level 5 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Safety and Technology Full-time QF Level 5 The Chinese University of Hong Kong Bachelor of Science Programme in Food and Nutritional Sciences Full-time QF Level 5 University of Northumbria at Newcastle BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition Full-time/Part-time QF Level 5 Vocational Training Council Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Safety Full-time QF Level 5 The University of Hong Kong Advanced Certificate in Sport and Exercise Nutrition Part-time QF Level 5 The University of Hong Kong Postgraduate Certificate in Community Nutrition Part-time QF Level 6 Graduate School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Master of Philosophy in Food and Nutritional Sciences Full-time/Part-time QF Level 6 The University of Hong Kong Master of Science (Food Safety and Toxicology) Full-time/Part-time QF Level 6 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Master of Science in Global Food Safety Management and Risk Analysis Full-time/Part-time QF Level 6 The University of Hong Kong Master of Science (Food Industry: Management and Marketing) Full-time QF Level 6 Graduate School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Master of Science in Nutrition, Food Science and Technology Full-time/Part-time QF Level 6 City University of Hong Kong Master of Science in Health Sciences and Management Full-time/Part-time QF Level 6 The University of Hong Kong Certificate for Module (Nutrition and Dietary Management of Diabetes) Part-time QF Level 6 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Master of Professional Management in Food and Beverage Business (in Chinese) Full-time/Part-time QF Level 6 Graduate School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Doctor of Philosophy in Food and Nutritional Sciences Full-time/Part-time QF Level 7 *Source: Talent.gov.hk   Other Useful Links Related career information on Talents.gov.hk Related career information on the Life Planning Information website of the Education Bureau Related course information on the Diploma of Applied Education website of the Education Bureau (Chinese only) Search for more related programmes in the Qualifications Register  

To Be Here, It's Good Determination and Dedication featuring Mr. Naoyuki Sato

“To Be Here, It’s Good” is a brand new interview series brought to you by the Youth Development Commission, in connection with the “Youth Development Blueprint” of the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau. The series not only depicts the appearance of Hong Kong as a city but also reveals the stories of the non-locally born citizens who have already regarded Hong Kong as their “home away from home”. Starting from “852”, the international area code of Hong Kong, the series invites foreigners who have been living in Hong Kong for various durations to share their stories. Each of them came to Hong Kong for a different reason. How did they adapt to Hong Kong and, deal with the difficulties? What does Hong Kong look like in their eyes? And how did they discover the uniqueness of Hong Kong?Often times, we would be inspired by others’ stories. And sometimes we would even uncover something that has been forgotten or ignored. This series of little-known, genuine yet extraordinary "852" stories highlight that Hong Kong is multi-cultural, highly inclusive, full of opportunities and potentials.The public is welcome to watch the related interview videos or articles. Let’s rediscover Hong Kong and explore the infinite possibilities of “852” together.Determination and Dedication featuring Mr. Naoyuki Sato"Realising a dream is a long and enduring process. During the process, we would encounter different people and different situations. Some are good and some are bad. When facing challenges, we need to keep our perseverance. And to taste the fruit of success does not mean that one has to work on myriad things or trying multiple pathways. It actually means that we need to be focused and take every step with dedication."Mr. Naoyuki Sato aspired to become a chef since he was a child. When he was small, he enjoyed cooking with his mother in the kitchen a lot. After becoming a chef, he realised that working in a restaurant was not an easy job, especially the long working hours. Because of that, he struggled a lot. And during the process, he learned to be honest to himself and confirmed that becoming a chief chef is the calling of his life. Thereafter, he persists and strives towards this goal no matter what difficulty may lie ahead. Mr. Sato used to be a chief chef in Japan. He has experience serving in the restaurant of a renowned Japanese hotel as well as at the banquet welcoming leaders from various countries to Japan. In 1994, he received a secondment invitation to work in Hong Kong. At that time, he always wanted to work abroad. Despite having limited knowledge about Hong Kong, he believed that it was an invaluable opportunity and thus he accepted offer. And as a father, Mr Sato hoped to broaden his children’s horizons and let them experience the life abroad. That is why he decided to move to Hong Kong together with his family and ready to start a new chapter in a city with marked differences compared with Tokyo. Stepping out of the Kai Tak International Airport of Hong Kong, the first scenery that Mr. Sato saw was “tong lau” — which literally means 'Chinese building', and with people hanging laundry items and clothes outdoor. That gave him an impression that Hong Kong was not very developed. On the bright side, he was well taken care of, by both his Japanese and local Hong Kong colleagues, at the new workplace. Moreover, there was a Japanese department store near his home. Despite all the differences in culture, language and the environment, he adapted to the life in Hong Kong much faster than he would have imagined. At the beginning, he did not even set Hong Kong as part of his development objective. It was beyond his imagination that he would discover the charming aspects of this city and slowly fall in love with Hong Kong. The friendliness and hospitality of local Hong Kong people towards Japanese played a role in the process."Compared with Japan, the transportation network in Hong Kong is very convenient. There are country trails near the urban area and I can see the mountains and the sea when I open the window. That’s why I like Hong Kong a lot."The easy access to nature in Hong Kong has made Mr Sato a hiking fans."I have been to Hong Kong for 28 years. Hong Kong’s development has surpassed that of Japan in many aspects. Also, Hong Kong does not impose many restrictions on importing food ingredients. A lot of the food ingredients that I use are imported from Japan. Such convenience enables me to prepare top-notch Japanese cuisine here in Hong Kong and the quality in Hong Kong can be even better than that in Japan. At times, I place orders with local suppliers in Japan during late night. And in a few hours flight time, my orders arrive safely in Hong Kong. I can then prepare and serve them to my customers on the same day. Hong Kong is really a convenient place"Mr. Sato hopes to continue to promote Japanese cuisine in Hong Kong and introduce a wider variety of Japanese fresh food to Hong Kong, so that Hong Kong people can gain access to the best-in-class cuisine. To honour his contribution and dedication in promoting Japanese cuisine abroad, the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong awarded him the Consul-General’s Commendation in 2020. It has never been an easy task to be a chef. Similar to that in Japan, working hours are long and training younger chefs is not at all easy as well. However, cooking is the way of life of Mr Sato and he would stay on with it for the rest of his life. It is the determination that keeps him going and, now it has been 45 years."Now as long as my customers appreciate the food that I prepared, I would be very satisfied"Some may use cooking as a metaphor for life. Varied ingredients coupled with different cooking methods offer boundless experience. And the motto of Mr Sato’s cooking life would be – “Be clear about your direction. And pursue it persistently.”Youth Development Commission"To Be Here, It's Good" Campaign webpage : www.ydc.gov.hk/852IG : www.instagram.com/youthdevelopmentcommission/Facebook : www.facebook.com/YDCgovhk 

[HKYouth+] HYAB Launched Youth Mobile Application!

The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) has launched the "HKYouth+" youth mobile application, providing a one-stop platform to disseminate comprehensive information about youth development programmes. Young people can make use of "HKYouth+" to explore different opportunities and activities according to their individual needs and interests. Following the first release of "HKYouth+", the HYAB will continue to produce and upload more practical learning resources and original multimedia content, and will progressively provide more information about the youth activities organised by the HYAB, the Youth Development Commission (YDC) and the 18 District Offices under the Home Affairs Department. HKYouth+'s Functions and Features "HKYouth+" is a comprehensive platform specially designed for Hong Kong youths to provide latest youth development information and activities that cover many different areas, including personal development opportunities, local hot topics, national development, arts and leisure, innovation and technology, physical and mental wellness, etc. It enables young people to explore different areas of interest and enrich themselves with various learning resources. Let's take a look of the three highlighted features: Through category or keyword searches, users can easily access the latest information and activities related to youth development anytime and anywhere After registering as a member of "HKYouth+", users can personalise their settings and receive recommended activity information that is relevant to their interests or the districts where the users reside, study or work "HKYouth+" also features a convenient registration function that allows registered users to sign up instantly for selected activities The Making of HKYouth+ The Youth Development Blueprint released by the HYAB mentioned that a youth-based mobile application would be developed. The HYAB immediately began the preparation and application development work, which included consulting the action group under the YDC, conducting questionnaire surveys and organising multiple focus groups to gather opinions from more than 1 000 young people and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. In addition, the HYAB invited over 100 young people to participate in the prototype testing of "HKYouth+" to ensure that the main functions, design, and the overall user experience of the application would cater to the needs and expectations of Hong Kong youths.  (Video in Chinese only) Download HKYouth+ Now Wish to stay ahead and discover the latest trends, access to a wide range of development opportunities and learning resources, and explore diversified activities curated specifically for the youth? Go download HKYouth+ from Apple App Store, Google Play and HUAWEI AppGallery for free now! (Support iOS and Android operating systems)  

[#JobBeacon] ESG Consultants

What is Corporate Sustainability? In recent years, both small-and-medium-sized enterprises and large companies must have mentioned ESG. What exactly is ESG? Why is it so popular across different industries and sectors? ESG is a non-financial indicator of corporate operations, which assesses a company's overall performance in terms of environmental protection (E, Environment), social responsibility (S, Social) and corporate governance (G, Governance). Each ESG area might involve multiple aspects. For example, under social responsibility, a company should not only consider its external relations with the community, but also taking employees’ rights, as well as health and safety into their business considerations. In addition to companies’ internal assessment, ESG can also serve as a tool to evaluate business partners, including analysis of their potential growth and any long-term business opportunities arising from the collaboration. Nowadays, financial statements are no longer the only key to assess a company. It is also necessary to understand the company's ESG performance. If you are a corporate representative, it is even more important for you to perform well in various ESG aspects, otherwise you might miss out important business partnership! For those of you who are ready to join the job market, having an early understanding of ESG concepts might help you better understand the business directions and latest development of the organisations which you are going to apply for, so as to increase your competiveness in job interviews and possibly in your future career too!   ESG Talent Given the world's growing concern and rising demand on ESG, companies around the world are urging for ESG talents, with ESG consultant becoming one of the key experts in promoting corporate sustainability. Being an ESG consultant is not just about collecting ESG data and writing reports but also requires a good understanding of the business nature and unique culture of the company.  The consultant might also need to analyse the company from a macro perspective, formulate a long-term ESG strategy plan, and at the same time raise the company's ESG rating as much as possible in order to ensure the sustainable development of the company. On the other hand, ESG consultants need to pay attention to the world’s fast-changing trends while deriving business plans which could also be beneficial to the world, with a view to leading the company to step forward and achieve new milestones. These are the important values that ESG consultants could bring to the companies.   Career Path Planning - ESG Consultant If you want to become an ESG consultant or pursuing a career related to sustainable development, apart from environmental protection-related qualifications, having a background in arts, science or business could also be beneficial to your career in some sense.  Most importantly, you need to be willing to learn new things across various disciplines! As a newbie in the job market, if you are interested in ESG-related positions, you may wish to enroll in some relevant training courses to learn more about the related knowledge and give yourself another career option!   Courses from Talent.gov.hk related to Sustainable Development Course Provider Course Learning Mode QF Level The University of Hong Kong Certificate in Sustainable Communities Part-time QF Level 3 Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable Development Certificate in Sustainable Development Planning (Elementary) Part-time QF Level 3 The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Bachelor of Science in Sustainable and Green Finance Full-time QF Level 5 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development Full-time QF Level 5 Lingnan University Bachelor of Liberal Arts (Honours) in Global Development and Sustainability Full-time QF Level 5 Vocational Training Council Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Green Engineering and Sustainability Full-timePart-time QF Level 5 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Building Services Engineering and Sustainable Development Full-time QF Level 5 The University of Hong Kong Certificate for Module (Sustainability Professionals) Part-time QF Level 6 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Master of Science in Global Environmental Management for Sustainable Development Full-timePart-time QF Level 6 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Master of Science in Energy and Environmental Sustainability Full-timePart-time QF Level 6 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Postgraduate Certificate in Energy and Environmental Sustainability (Energy Management and Audits) Part-time QF Level 6 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Postgraduate Certificate in Energy and Environmental Sustainability (Cleaner Production and Green Technology) Part-time QF Level 6 The Education University of Hong Kong Master of Arts in Education for Sustainability Programme Full-timePart-time QF Level 6 The Education University of Hong Kong Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Teachers of Liberal Studies and Science on Environmental Sustainable Development Part-time QF Level 6 Lingnan University Master of Cities and Governance (Environment and Sustainability) Full-timePart-time QF Level 6 *Source: Talent.gov.hk   Other Useful Links Talents.gov.hk Magazine: The Rise of ESG Related career information on Talents.gov.hk Related career information on the Life Planning Information website of the Education Bureau Sustainable Finance Internship Platform Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme ESG and Green Finance on Carbon Neutral @HK webpage of the Environment and Ecology Bureau  

[Easter Break] Exchange Tours to the Mainland

Starting from March and April every year, we finally “resurrect” from the cold winter! Have you ever started planning your activities during Easter holidays? How about taking advantage of the Easter holidays to travel to the Mainland and have a unique vacation with the local young people? The Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland under the Youth Development Commission has been providing funding to various non-governmental organisations to organise exchange tours to the Mainland for Hong Kong young people. The objective is to enhance their awareness and understanding of their home country while fostering exchange with Mainland youth, thereby strengthening their sense of national identity.  Just a reminder, the exchange tours to the Mainland during Easter are now open for application. All you young fellows can check out the exchange programmes provided in the Chinese version and create an unforgettable and special Easter holiday for yourselves!

[Easter Break] International Exchange Tours

Starting from March and April every year, we finally “resurrect” from the cold winter! Have you ever started planning your activities during Easter holidays? How about taking advantage of the Easter holidays to travel abroad, experiencing various cultures and having a unique getaway with young people from different parts of the world? The Funding Scheme for International Youth Exchange under the Youth Development Commission has been providing funding to various non-governmental organisations to organise international exchange programmes for Hong Kong young people. The objective is to offer them more comprehensive international exchange opportunities, expand their global exposure, and broaden their international horizons. Just a reminder, the international exchange programmes during Easter are now open for application. All you young fellows can check out the exchange programmes provided in the Chinese version and create an unforgettable and special Easter holiday for yourselves!

[#JobBeacon] E-sports Champions!

Gaming and E-sports Rapid tapping on keyboards is one of the signature characteristics of gaming. Many people still consider that playing video games as simply a form of entertainment, and some even believe that excessive gaming can drain one's willpower. Today, gaming has however evolved into one of the new-age competitive sports! E-sports, or electronic sports, is a kind of sports that involves video games. The most well-known e-sports competitions revolve around online multiplayer games, such as shooting, fighting, car racing and strategy games. In these competitions, two or more teams will compete against each other in the game. Typically, professional e-sports players are not just ordinary players, but highly skilled individuals with exceptional mental fortitude, high levels of intelligence, advanced gaming abilities, and strong teamwork skills. Nowadays, e-sports has become a pop culture. Ranging from small-scale contest to professional league tournaments, all of which have successfully attracted respective audience. Many investors also recognise the business potential in e-sports, and sponsors actively support these events to increase their brand awareness. What was once seen as a pastime, has now gone beyond the boundaries, and grown into a new sports industry with a combination of gaming, competition and lifestyle!   E-sports Commentator, the Vibe Maker Besides professional e-sports players, the e-sports industry has given rise to various other job positions. Among them, e-sports commentators play a vital role in e-sport events, with their importance being just slightly below that of professional e-sports players! Through humorous and passionate commentary, e-sports commentators analyse game tactics, describe players' actions, and hence show the live situation to the audience beyond the distance. These commentators not only need to be eloquent but also require a deep understanding of the game at a professional-player level in order to keep up with the pace of the competition. Therefore, aspiring e-sports commentators often need to have a certain ranking as professional players or be retired professional players themselves.     Career Path Planning – Professional e-sports players/ E-sports commentator If you aspire to pursue a career in the e-sports arena as a professional player or commentator, there are numerous e-sports related training programmes available in the market that can help you lay a good foundation for your e-sport career development. Undoubtedly, you still need to make the greatest effort to gear up yourselves, in order to secure a place in the world of e-sports one day!   E-sports related Courses from Talent.gov.hk Course Provider Course Learning Mode QF Level The University of Hong Kong Foundation Certificate in eSports Science Part-time QF Level 2 The University of Hong Kong Certificate in eSports Technology (Senior Secondary Applied Learning) Full-time QF Level 3 The University of Hong Kong Diploma in eSports Science Part-time QF Level 3 School of Professional and Continuing Education, HKU Diploma in eSports Science Part-time QF Level 3 The University of Hong Kong Higher Diploma in eSports Full-time QF Level 4 The University of Hong Kong Advanced Certificate in eSports Full-time QF Level 4 Hong Kong Metropolitan University Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Sports and eSports Management Full-time QF Level 5 *Source: Talent.gov.hk   Other Useful Links Talents.gov.hk Magazine: e-Sports≠Gaming Sharing of ESAHK Founding Chairman on the Life Planning Information website of the Education Bureau  

To Be Here, It's Good Transcending without Boundary featuring Master No Rae

 “To Be Here, It’s Good” is a brand new interview series brought to you by the Youth Development Commission, in connection with the “Youth Development Blueprint” of the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau. The series not only depicts the appearance of Hong Kong as a city but also reveals the stories of the non-locally born citizens who have already regarded Hong Kong as their “home away from home”. Starting from “852”, the international area code of Hong Kong, the series invites foreigners who have been living in Hong Kong for various durations to share their stories. Each of them came to Hong Kong for a different reason. How did they adapt to Hong Kong and, deal with the difficulties? What does Hong Kong look like in their eyes? And how did they discover the uniqueness of Hong Kong?Often times, we would be inspired by others’ stories. And sometimes we would even uncover something that has been forgotten or ignored. This series of little-known, genuine yet extraordinary "852" stories highlight that Hong Kong is multi-cultural, highly inclusive, full of opportunities and potentials.The public is welcome to watch the related interview videos or articles. Let’s rediscover Hong Kong and explore the infinite possibilities of “852” together. Transcending without Boundary featuring Master No Rae"Hello, I'm No Rae. People also call me Master No. I've been in Hong Kong since 2014." Hello, my name is No Rae. “Taekwondo” is three letters in Korean. “Tae” means kicking and then have foot techniques, “Kwon” means to punch and then have hand techniques, and the last “Do” is the way of human and their learning about manners and respect. So we are trying to teach them not just punch and kick techniques. We also try to teach them how to control themselves, how to learn, how to respect your parents, teachers and each other.I'm a Taekwondo master in Hong Kong. I have trained Taekwondo since I was young. I also studied Taekwondo major in university. And then I tried to go other countries to teach Taekwondo, like Ukraine, Indonesia and Philippines. I want to promote the spirit of Taekwondo in other countries. That's why I asked the professor, “Where can I teach Taekwondo instead of Korea?” So he suggested me to come to Hong Kong. So that's why I choose to come here. I was not afraid to come to Hong Kong alone because this is what I want to promote Taekwondo abroad. Originally I planned to come to Hong Kong just for a year. But after I tried to teach Taekwondo in Hong Kong, I feel that Hong Kong parents care about the children's  grooming and their development, and they spend a lot of time, also efforts on the children’s development. And also they have a good mindset, an open mind. I think it can be good to promote Taekwondo in Hong Kong. Taekwondo is not just teaching the knowledge and skills. We also need some connection with the children. It makes them more trained with the masters and follow the masters. Because after building a relationship and having a connection with them, they would understand how to respect, how to listen, how to concentrate and how to focus on the masters. We have several students who had some problems or some suffer with the ADHD. In the beginning they were very struggling to learn something because it was not easy for them to focus. But after training and then we encouraged them and trained them to focus, they overcome that and they get improved. And some students are already “black belt” now. So I think Taekwondo can help ADHD students too, to gain more focus and concentration. It's good to be here to be able to help nurture and contribute to Hong Kong society.I am so proud of and moved by their transformation. Actually when I came to Hong Kong, I feel that Hong Kong is not too different from Korea. Their work life and their lifestyle is very similar to Korean’s. They work hard and work until late and then they move very fast. And they are smart too and they are quick changing. In Korea, it’s also similar. Hong Kong is a very unique and also a multicultural city. Many other countries’ people come to Hong Kong to work. So I think that they have many chances to expose to different cultures and different styles. They don't have just a fixed culture because I think they have Eastern and Western culture together. So it's very interesting to have some stories with them and their mind too. Hong Kong is a very good place to learn about the global mindset. The young Hong Kong people are very smart and have good potentials. Hong Kong people normally speak like three languages: Cantonese, Mandarin and English. That means they have more chances to go to more markets. So I think they can go more global. So like me, if I can speak only Korean, I cannot go to other countries or it would be very difficult in the beginning. But you guys, the Hong Kong guys are easier than us. They can already learn about different cultures. Hong Kong young generation has a good potential and advantage. I think you can use this advantage to work hard in the future. So Hong Kong people, you guys can be global leaders. Fighting! Youth Development Commission"To Be Here, It's Good" Campaign webpage : www.ydc.gov.hk/852IG : www.instagram.com/youthdevelopmentcommission/Facebook : www.facebook.com/YDCgovhk  

[#JobBeacon] Step Up! Street Dance!

Dancing from the Street to the World Stage Street Dance, originated in the 70's and 80's, is a combination of sports and street performances. By following the flow of music with unique body movements, a great variety of dancing steps is created. Beginners can also express themselves through unrestrained and free-style movements! The most common styles of street dance include “Breaking”,“Popping”and“Hip-hop” among others. Among them, the most popular one is “Breaking”! This dancing style is easy to recognise due to a series of signature moves, including headspins and rolling on the ground with one hand as a supporting point. Nowadays, street dance culture has spread all over the world. Street dancers can be found in all 18 districts of Hong Kong. Dancers would compete at any time and wherever there is a space, leading to a common phenomenon: "where there are streets, there is street dance." Many young people around the world regard street dance as their dream and are eager to go professional with their supreme dancing skills! The 2024 Paris Olympics will include one of the street dancing styles, “Breaking”, as a new sports item. Young people who are passionate about “Breaking” will then have the opportunity to battle with dancers from other countries and regions on the Olympic stage!     Dancing from Stage to the Workplace If you love street dance, have you ever thought about becoming a professional dancer? After gaining ample performance experience, have you considered transitioning to a role behind the scenes, supporting other performers as a dance instructor or choreographer? Although these positions differ from traditional dancers, professional street dancers still require extensive training and long-term practice to be fully prepared to shine on stage. Becoming a street dance instructor or choreographer can be seen as a "promotion opportunity" for dancers. If you are a former street dancer, you may have the chance to become a choreographer by accumulating enough performance experience. With a solid foundation, choreographers can create dance performances and oversee the dancers’ execution. They also need execellent communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring an unforgettable visual feast for the audience! As the mastermind behind the scenes, a choreographer's dancing skills must reach a professional level, preferably in two or more dancing styles. They should be able to view a performance from a macro perspective and assign dancers to perform their roles well at different shows, providing memorable moments for each scene.   Career Path Planning - Professional Dancer/ Dance Instructor/ Choreographer Even if you are still new to the workplace, there is no need to worry! If you are interested in pursuing a career in the dancing industry, you can refer to the following course information to plan ahead for your upcoming training and future career!   Dance related Courses from Talent.gov.hk Course Provider Course Learning Mode QF Level The University of Hong Kong Foundation Certificate in Dance Part-time QF Level 2 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Certificate in Taking a Chance on Dance (Senior Secondary Applied Learning) Full-time QF Level 3 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Diploma in Dance Foundations Full-time QF Level 4 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Professional Diploma in Dance Full-time QF Level 4 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Dance Full-time QF Level 5 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Master of Fine Arts in Dance Full-time / Part-time QF Level 6 *Source: Talent.gov.hk   Other Useful Links Dance-related careers information on the Life Planning Information website of the Education Bureau Search for Vacancies for Dancer / Dance Instructor / Choreographer on Talent.gov.hk Break dance events / courses provided by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department "Move Beyond" - Online programme of the Cultural Presentations Section of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department  

Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth

The Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth (“MSSY”) is one of the key initiatives of youth development as set out in the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address and the Youth Development Blueprint. To engage more young people in public affairs and enhance their interaction and trust with the Government, action is in hand to expand the MSSY, with a view to tripling the number of participating advisory committees from around 60 at present to no less than 180 within the current term of the Government to enhance their functions as talent "incubators". Person aged between 18 and 35, and with the commitment to serve the community, are now invited to apply for MSSY Phase VI and self-nominate to become members of specified government advisory committees. For details, please visit the website of Home and Youth Affairs Bureau. The 20 participating committees for MSSY Phase VI are as follows - 1.   Tripartite Taskforce on Manpower Training (Aviation)2.   Human Resources Planning Commission3.   Trade and Industry Advisory Board4.   Advisory Committee on Promotion of Arbitration5.   Enterprise Support Scheme Assessment Panel6.   Committee on Self-financing Post-secondary Education7.   Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee8.   Commission on Children9.   Advisory Council on Food and Environmental Hygiene10. Steering Committee on Construction Innovation and Technology Fund11. Committee on Promotion of Breastfeeding12. Award Council of the Hong Kong Award for Young People13. Hong Kong Fleet Operation Advisory Committee14. Statistics Advisory Board15. Rehabilitation Advisory Committee16. Stamp Advisory Committee17. Cantonese Opera Development Fund Advisory Committee18. Sub-committee on Youth and Capacity Building under the Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development19. Assessment Panel of the Innovation and Technology Fund for Application in Elderly and Rehabilitation Care20. Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee Each of the above committees will offer respectively two seats for appointment. The Assessment Panels will consider whether the applicant meets the following three conditions: strong commitment to serve the community; good understanding of the policy area concerned; and good analytical and communication skills. Following the principle of meritocracy, the government aims to, through the MSSY, recruit young people who have the commitment to serve the community and the ability to contribute to the committees concerned for recommending to the relevant bureaux/departments for consideration of appointment. Application Deadline：29 June 2023 (Thu) at 11:59 p.m. Know more about MSSY with the sharing of young appointees!       For details, please visit the website of Home and Youth Affairs Bureau.

Youth Development Blueprint

Youth uniformed groups under disciplined and auxiliary services departments

The Government strives to nurture youths and support them in fully realising their potential. Youth uniformed groups offer important platforms for promoting youth development. To this end, most of the disciplined and auxiliary services departments have set up their own youth uniformed groups to nurture young people’s sense of social responsibility, enhance their law-abiding awareness and help them develop leadership skills through a series of classroom and physical training. Information about the youth uniformed groups under the disciplined and auxiliary services departments is listed below for easy reference. Junior Police Call The Hong Kong Police Force has all along been actively promoting youth development. With the mission of nurturing fight crime partners and future leaders, it founded its flagship youth organisation, the Junior Police Call (JPC), in 1974. Currently, Advanced Leaders and members of JPC Leader Corps who join foot drill training are uniformed to reinforce the sense of belonging. On top of organising regular leadership camps to build up young people’s resilience, team spirit and leadership skills, JPC has also launched new programmes, e.g. innovation and technology competitions, in recent years to enhance its appeal to young people. In April 2021, JPC introduced the Junior Police Call Mobile Application (JPC App) to facilitate the recruitment of new members and the participation of existing members. In addition, JPC implemented a new youth engagement strategy under the acronym “IDEAS” this year to highlight the elements of JPC’s activities, namely “Innovation”, “Discipline”, “Exposure”, “Adventure” and “Synergy”. With this new strategy, JPC has also launched a new awards scheme, with a view to enriching members’ learning experience systematically. Looking ahead, JPC will also offer youth exchange opportunities in the Greater Bay Area to let participants gain first-hand experience of the opportunities in the Greater Bay Area. >> Website of Junior Police Call (The video is in Chinese)   Fire and Ambulance Services Teen Connect The Fire Services Department (FSD) established its youth uniformed group, called the Fire and Ambulance Services Teen Connect (FAST Connect), in 2021.  FAST Connect aims to provide a learning platform for its members, arranging regular training and activities to equip them with a rich learning experience.  Apart from providing practical training on basic fire-fighting and rescue techniques, basic first-aid skills and fire safety knowledge, FAST Connect also covers national education (e.g. the Chinese-style foot drill) to enhance the sense of belonging to the country among youth.  Exchange sessions with community leaders and Hong Kong elite athletes are also arranged for members.  Through participating in the various training and activities arranged by FSD, young people can acquire new knowledge outside the classroom, learn more about the country’s development and build a good character, with a view to building a solid foundation for academic and career success in the future. >> Website of the Fire and Ambulance Services Teen Connect (The video is in Chinese) Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps The Immigration Department (ImmD) established its uniformed group, the Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps, in 2013. Presently, the uniformed group provides disciplinary and leadership training to local students from Secondary 1 to Secondary 6 in Hong Kong. The training programme covers knowledge about immigration matters, national education, foot drill, physical fitness, community services and outdoor training. It aims at developing members’ sense of discipline and team spirit, enhancing their sense of national identity, and instilling positive thinking and values through group activities. Members will receive training in the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development and visit immigration facilities so as to deepen their understanding of ImmD’ s work. This will help those who are interested in joining the Department in future get prepared. Since September this year, dedicated instructors also host school-based meetings with a view to building closer rapport with members. (The video is in Chinese)   Customs Youth Leader Corps The Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) introduced the education-oriented programme, Customs YES, in 2021 for young people aged between 12 and 24. Groups, schools and non-governmental organisations interested in supporting and promoting youth development can also join as organisation members. The Customs YES programme aims at enhancing young people’s appreciation of C&ED’s work and fostering their positive values and sense of belonging to society. Its activities include Customs job orientation experience, summer internship programmes, adventure and leadership training and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area exchange programmes. Customs YES also regularly holds theme-based (e.g. legal profession, innovation & technology, and logistics) career development workshops aim to help members understand the situation and development of various sectors through interactive activities such as site visits and sharing by sector specialists. Under the framework of diversified activities of Customs YES, C&ED has formed a new youth uniformed group called Customs Youth Leader Corps, which aims at nurturing members to be distinguished youth leaders. Apart from participating in Customs YES activities, members are required to attend regular assemblies and disciplinary training to acquire various skills and learn about C&ED’s work. >> Website of Customs Youth Leader Corps (The video is in Chinese) Rehabilitation Pioneer Leaders The Correctional Services Department (CSD) has been implementing the Rehabilitation Pioneer Project since 2008 to disseminate the message of “leading a law-abiding and drug-free life as well as supporting offender rehabilitation” to secondary school students and young people. Project activities include education talks in schools and organisations; visits to correctional institutions and experience sharing by persons in custody to enable participants to understand the consequences of committing crimes; and summer tours to large-scale infrastructure as well as rural schools and families in the Mainland in order to deepen participants’ understanding of national affairs. In 2018, CSD established its uniformed group, Rehabilitation Pioneer Leaders, targeting secondary school students. Participants attend regular meetings twice a month at venues such as the Staff Training Institute for foot drill, take part in teamwork and physical training, as well as join a wide range of activities such as life planning interviews and Training on the Operation of Online Channel. The aim is to broaden their horizons, foster discipline and promote law-abiding and inclusive values. >> Website of Rehabilitation Pioneer Leaders   Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps Founded in 1968, the Civil Aid Service (CAS) Cadet Corps has an establishment of more than 4 000 cadets. Committed to promoting youth work, CAS encourages young people to learn practical skills and develop leadership abilities and through which to build up self-confidence, sense of responsibility, self-discipline and the spirit to serve others. Cadets also take part in community service such as countryside conservation work, tree planting and visits to the elderly to prepare themselves for becoming responsible citizens. CAS provides a diversified array of training and activities for its cadets including life-saving, first-aid, foot drill, hiking, boating, sailing, outdoor programmes and national education courses, etc, and is planning to develop activities and training on virtual reality and unmanned aircraft to encourage cadets to explore in various dimensions. Exchange programmes for cadets to meet with young people in the Greater Bay Area have been organised in order to deepen their understanding of the development of the Greater Bay Area. >>Website of Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps (The video is in Chinese) >> Website of Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps The Auxiliary Medical Service (“AMS”) established its Cadet Corps in 2011 to encourage young people to acquire practical skills and develop their leadership abilities by taking part in healthcare training and activities. Apart from receiving healthcare training, cadets also take part in a wide range of events, such as first aid competitions, foot drill training, community service and national education exchange tours, etc. >> Website of Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) established its Cadet Corps in 2011 to encourage young people to, by taking part in healthcare training and activities, acquire practical skills and develop their leadership abilities. Major areas of the training include knowledge, prevention and handling of communicable and chronic diseases; conventional first aid and health-check training; and prevailing public hygiene and health issues (e.g. emotional / mental health and drug abuse). Apart from receiving healthcare training, cadets also take part in a wide range of events, such as first aid competitions, foot drill training, community service and national education exchange tours, etc. >> Website of Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps Government Flying Service's Collaboration with Youth Uniformed Groups Although the Government Flying Service (GFS) does not have its own youth uniformed group, it has established various activity arrangements with different youth uniformed groups (such as the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps (HKACC), the Scout Association and the Girl Guides Association).  Its collaboration with HKACC is particularly close.  Besides continuing to provide HKACC with the relevant programmes and activities, GFS will arrange officers to take part in HKACC’s leader training programme and give professional coaching to HKACC members aged 16 or above, providing experiential activities to help them learn more about the different facets of GFS’s work (including the work of Pilots, Air Crewman Officers, Aircraft Engineers, Air Medical Officers and Air Medical Nursing Officers).  This can promote young people’s understanding of GFS and their interest in the aviation industry.

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