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With the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE) drawing to a close, it is time for candidates to plan their progression pathway. The Vocational Training Council (VTC) will mount the VTC Programme Selection Info Day this Saturday (7 May) at the campus of member institutions Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) and Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) Lee Wai Lee. The current cohort of DSE candidates will be introduced to tailored programmes at levels including Degree, Higher Diploma, Diploma of Foundation Studies and Diploma of Vocational Education, where they can obtain information on further study and apply for programmes on site. On the event day, a number of programme selection and discipline talks are planned and tips on study planning and programme selection as well as employment data will be shared with DSE candidates and parents. They will also be introduced to the Earn and Learn Pilot Scheme that integrates both classroom learning and on-the-job training, where apprentices can make a stable income and enjoy incentive allowances. Students can also chat to the teaching faculty of different disciplines to obtain first hand information on study and employment opportunities. Parents’ Talk conducted by expert of Hok Yau Club provides help for parents to handle the pressure of DSE result release with their children and also plan with the latter on future study and development. Details of the VTC Programme Selection Day 2016 are as follows:
For academic year 2016/17, VTC will provide more than 100 full-time programmes including bachelor degrees at the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), higher diplomas at IVE, HKDI, International Culinary Institute (ICI) and Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI), Diploma of Foundation Studies at IVE and Diploma of Vocational Education from Youth College. All of them are suitable for Secondary 6 students to enrol. The Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI) and CCI offer related diploma and certificate courses covering catering, hotel and hospitality services. Youngsters who are interested in entering relevant industries are welcome to apply. Established in 1982, the Vocational Training Council (VTC) is the largest vocational and professional education and training provider in Hong Kong with some 250,000 students and trainees each year. The mission of VTC is to provide a valued choice to school leavers and working people to acquire the values, knowledge and skills for lifelong learning and enhanced employability, and also to provide valued supports to industries for their manpower development. VTC has 13 member institutions including the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) , the Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK) , the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) , the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) , the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) , Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI) , Chinese Cuisine Institute (CCI) , International Culinary Institute (ICI) , Maritime Services Training Institute (MSTI) , Youth College , Pro-Act by VTC , Integrated Vocational Development Centre (IVDC) and Shine Skills Centre. VTC web site: www.vtc.edu.hk Media enquiries: 2836 1869 / 2836 1047 |
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