EMP- Training Programme for Ethnic Minority Groups

Background Ethnic minority youth is a growing population. Language and culture barriers often limit their access to further educational / employment opportunities in Hong Kong. (,),

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Background The EMP project will offer a series of short term bilingual vocational courses to foster the ethnic minority youth realize their potential and start off their career path in Hong Kong. , 2006

Aims of Project :

1. To enhance the understanding and integration of ethnic minority groups in relation to the cultural and employment environment in Hong Kong. ,

2. To develop the potential of ethnic minority groups and seek options for their career development .

Aims of Project : ()3. To enhance the employability and adaptability of ethnic minority groups in labor market with pre-vocational and in-service training and counseling support. ,

4. To facilitate ethnic minority groups to obtain qualified certification for career development or further study ,

Entry requirementEthnic minority youth aged 15-24, and 15-24

Whose academic qualification are below Form 5 standard , and

Non-engaged youth - including school leavers, the unemployed or those who are not occupied in full-time employment, ;

Able to communicate in simple English or Cantonese, and ;

Able to attend full-time study.

Tuition fee $500 Hong Kong Dollars 500

Neither refundable nor transferable

Apart from tuition fees, students need to pay for their own uniform and related professional examination charges (if necessary).

Tuition Fees Financial Assistance ()

CSSA recipients who have the certificate of CSSA can apply for exemption of tuition fee

Certificate of CSSA (for medical wavier) should be shown on enrollment day

Applicants name should be printed in the certificate

Tuition Fees Financial Assistance (continued) ()

Once verified and admitted, tuition fees can be exempted

Students who have financial difficulties can approach the student counselor in the project office to apply for fee exemption.

Students have to achieved 80% or above in attendance before the fee be remitted to them. 80%

Training path Job referral with guidance and counseling()Qualified certification for further study

Career oriented training for 180 hrs&Language enhancement course and life skills training for 60 hrs

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Types of Course

Beauty Care

Housekeeping Operation

Office Operation

Cake and Bakery Logistic

Computer Installation and Network Application

Business Operations

Automotive Maintenance Engineering

Courses planned to commenced in October 2006 or January 2007

Course Content :

Career - oriented training (180 hrs)

Language enhancement course (Putonghua, Cantonese and English) (/)

Life skills training (Understanding Hong Kong culture, occupational safety, interpersonal skills) ()

Course Characteristics :Theory and practicum basis learn from demonstration and practice

Tailor-made career-oriented training

Bilingual medium of instruction (Cantonese and English)

Bilingual course materials (Chinese and English) /

Assessment During the training period, students would be assessed by : , :

Requirements various with different courses PerformanceAttendance Participation

Award The minimum attendance requirement is 80% and Certificate will only be awarded for those satisfying the minimum requirement. 80%

Prospect :

Students who have successfully completed the training course will be awarded a Certificate and referred to related trades for placement, or ,

Apply for the Diploma in Vocational Studies courses offered by Vocational Training Council, if they meet the minimum entry requirements.

Details of application Application from now on

Application form can be sent:: by email at ivyc@vtc.edu.hk, or

by fax at 2758 0940, or

by mail to SAO Office, VTC College (Kowloon Bay), Kowloon Bay Training Centre Complex, 46 Tai Yip Street Kowloon

Further information:

Contact person : Ms Ivy Cheng ()

Tel no.: -

Fax no.:-

Email: ivyc@vtc.edu.hk

FAQ

(Frequent Asked Questions)

Q1: Can I apply for two courses at the same time?

A: Applicants can mark their preferences in the application form, but they can only be admitted to one training course at a time.

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Q2: I am interested in the courses of ethnic minority project, but I am older than the age stated in the leaflet. Can I submit my application form?

A: This is a training programme for ethnic minority youth. For further details on adult training programme, please call 28361768 (for full time courses/ 28361764 for part-time courses.

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28361768 / 28361764

Q3: If I quit from the programme after two weeks of training, can I get partial refund of the tuition fee?

A: No. Once admitted to the programme, tuition fees paid is neither refundable nor transferable.

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Q4: I have a full time job now; can I apply for the training programme?A: Yes, you can submit your application. But if you are admitted to our programme, you need to quit your job for the courses run on a full time study mode from 8am to 6pm daily. So you are advised to think about your career plan and seek for consultation if necessary.

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Q5: Will all the training programmes be run in the same college?

A: No. According to the required facilities of different training programmes, students may need to travel to different districts to attend the training sessions.

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Q6: Will male or female students be trained in a same class?

A: Yes. Classes will be divided by training needs but not gender. So male and female students will be trained together.

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Thank you!