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YBHK launches the first HSBC Youth Business Award |
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| Organised by Youth Business Hong Kong (YBHK) of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups and solely sponsored by HSBC, the "HSBC Youth Business Award" |
encourages youth entrepreneurship by aiming to recognise young enterprises that are creative, innovative and which offer exceptional services. The Award will also help promote public recognition of the contribution made by young enterprises to the local economy, which in turn enables a culture of entrepreneurship to flourish.
The synergy of YBHK and the business sector is strengthened by the support of the Government's Support and Consultation Centre for SMEs (SUCCESS) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC).
The Award is now open for application. The criteria for application are: business enterprises owned by young people aged from 18 to 40 and which are incorporated in Hong Kong. The businesses should have also commenced operations between 1 and 7 years. The Award also offers the opportunity for young entrepreneurs to learn from each other while competing to win attractive prizes worth of over HK$350,000 including cash and free advertisements. |
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2011 Summer School for Effective Leadership co-organized with University of Hong Kong |
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| This 10-day residential Summer School at HKU from 21-30 July gives 120 outstanding secondary students 90 |
hours of leadership training and a taste of campus life, with adventure-based training and community involvement projects. They learn about social issues, improve intercultural awareness and gain better global perspective. This is the fourth year the School has been co-organized with the University of Hong Kong. The experience includes high-table dinners and discussions with distinguished HKU alumni. Guest speakers are The Hon Sir T. L. Yang, GBM, JP, Prof Gabriel M Leung, JP, Under Secretary for Food and Health, HKSARG, Dr Thomas Sze Tong-chan, JP, Honorary President, World Vision International, China Office, Mr CHONG Chan-yau, Honorary Consultant, Centre of Development and Resources for Students, University of Hong Kong, Mr David James Begbie, Director, Global Village Life X-perience, Crossroads International. Contact Christine, tel 2169 0255 for further details.
Summer courses on a cappella with coaching from vocal percussionist Kaichiro Kitamur
30 participants will learn a cappella skills and gain experience on stage as well as help to organize school teams in this summer course with HKFYG. The highlight will be coaching from Kaichiro Kitamura, master Japanese vocal percussionist on 29-31 July. The integrated course takes place from 18 July to 25 August on Mondays and Thursdays at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, HKFYG Building. Contact Kenneth 3755 7070 for further details.
Hang Seng Bank Leaders to Leaders Lecture Series 2011 with Dr Lawrence FUNG Siu-por
Lecture number 8 in this series is on 14th July, from 6-8.30 pm from Dr Lawrence FUNG Siu-por, GBS, Chairman, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings. The title of his talk is Rooted in Hong Kong, Embrace the New Future. It will take place in the Wang Gungwu Theatre, HKU. Contact Iris, tel 2169 0255 for more details. |
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Youth Trends in Hong Kong 2011 with data and research findings, Indicators of Youth Values and suggestions for nine directions for policy change |
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Youth Trends in Hong Kong 2011 analyzes statistical data and research findings about Hong Kong young people.
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Seven areas of concern are population and family; education; financial independence; information and communication technology; social participation; physical and mental health; behavioural health. There is a review of the ways in which population, education, employment and social participation are affected by the changing social and economic environment and of problems such as Internet safety, attempted suicide, drug abuse and youth criminality.
In addition, the book includes a survey of "Indicators of Youth Values", the tenth in this series which has been published by the Youth Research Centre since 1997. It attempts to reveal trends in Hong Kong young people's values and concludes with a discussion suggesting nine directions for policy change which youth workers and the authorities concerned are urged to consider. Contact Amy 3755 7037 for more details.
Youth Hong Kong June 2011
Mobile Internet
Getting on with it
Keeping up with it
AVAILABLE NOW
20+ youngsters on social media
mLearning: mobile tools in and out of school
Mobile internet statistics around the world
Plus parents' and teachers' views
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email brian.yu@hkfyg.org.hk for your own copy
Read online at youthhongkong.hkfyg.org.hk
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Community Chest funding for a Special Educational Needs Project helps HKFYG focus on dyslexic children, their teachers and parents
The Federation has received funding of nearly HK$1.4m from the Community Chest for the 2-year HKFYG Project Easy - Dyslexic Students Counselling Service. It is serving over 400 students, 600 teachers from primary schools as well as 340 parents for another year. The service began in July 2010 and operates from the HKFYG Jockey Club Student Support Centre. Its staff are experienced social workers and they offer training and therapy groups for children, workshops for teachers, plus talks and workshops for parents. Contact Katie, tel 3422 3161 for more details.
Film-VIVA 2011 at HKFYG's uCinema sponsored by Lee Hysan Foundation co-organized with Hong Kong Design Institute
This scheme for young film-makers from 18-22 July is co-organized by HKFYG's uCinema and the Hong Kong Design Institute, with sponsorship from the Lee Hysan Foundation. 60 students aged 16+ will learn from well known directors and industry professionals for a subsidized enrolment fee.
30 disadvantaged students will participate free of charge and receive special allowances. Professional mentors and equipment will be supplied courtesy of the Hong Kong Design Institute. Film-VIVA 2011 Youth Short Film Competition will also celebrate the best student films about Hong Kong at an award ceremony on Saturday 24 September. Contact Sophia, tel 3755 7024 for more details.
HK Youth Dance competition July-August supported by Energy Watt with Federation's Hong Kong Youth Dance
The Joint School Dance Competition 2011 has in-kind sponsorship from Energy Watt, Sennheiser, Gatsby, Azabusa, Reebok and ODM. Our media partners are New Monday and danzLIFE.asia. About 100 secondary school dance teams are taking part and Jonathan Wong, a talented young singer, is an ambassador for the event. Semi-finals are on 23 July 2011 at Piazza C, Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the finals will be on 28 August 2011 at The One in Tsim Sha Tsui. Instructors from most of the famous dancing schools in Hong Kong have been invited as judges. More details at dance.hkfyg.org.hk. Contact Michelle, tel 2395 5753, for further info.
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