Equipping young people with the skills they need for successful employment is one of the key challenges for educators today, and is central to education reforms in both Hong Kong and the UK.
The British Council, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Education Bureau and TVET UK / UKTI, is organising a two-day forum on this issue, for policy-makers, educators and employers from the two communities to share experiences in meeting the changing needs of young people and the wider society. It will look at the rationale for embracing Applied Learning as part of education reforms and how schools, colleges and employers can work closely together in delivering advanced learning and real work experience.
Day One will comprise of a conference plenary and breakout sessions from distinguished policy influencers and expert practitioners from both the education and employment sector. They will present on how the skills agenda has been approached in the context of education reform and the future workplace.
Day Two is fully booked. If you wish to register, we will place you on the waiting list. Day Two offers a small delegation visits to the VTC, The Mission Covenant Church Holm Glad College and Cyberport to gain insights as to how the Skills agenda has been addressed in practice. Coach transport is provided for these site visits.
NOTE: This is a free programme except for lunch on day two.
Please click here for the detailed programme.
Key Speakers include:
| Speaker |
Title and organisation |
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| Simon Bartley |
Chief Executive
UK Skills |
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| Grant Butler |
Director
Business Development
British Council |
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| Dr. Catherine KK Chan |
Deputy Secretary for Education
Education Bureau |
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| Chris Chong |
Hong Kong Vocational English Programme |
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| Nick Hammond |
Commercial Director
Castle College Nottingham |
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| Annie Ho |
Deputy Director
Vocational Training Council |
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| Lai Kam Tong |
Immediate Past President
The Institute of Human Resource Management |
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| Dame Ruth Silver |
Chair
The Learning and Skills Improvement Service |
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| Kay Taylor |
Vice Principal,
Corporate Development
Stratford-Upon-Avon College |
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| Paul Taylor |
Principal
City College Coventry
(Jaguar Cars) |
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| Dr. John Vong |
Deputy CEO, Sacombank Senior Advisor, International Finance Corporation, World Bank Professor of Finance, Baruch College, City University of New York Member of EEE Advisory Board, Edexcel International |
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| Nick Yang |
CEO
Cyberport |
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If you are interested in participating, please complete the online registration form.
For details of the programme, speakers’ profiles or other event enquiries please e-mail juhanie.cheung@britishcouncil.org.hk.
NOTE: Registration is required. This forum is open to those involved in education, training, recruitment, employment, related government and non-government organisations, and related associations.
Event Partners
The Hong Kong Education Bureau
Technical and Vocational Educational and Training VET UK
UK Trade and Investment
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