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Youth Opportunities Committee Announces Student Summer Internship Programme Now Accepts Applications

2016-01-06

　　Mrs Regina Ip, Co-Chair of the Maritime Silk Road Society (MSRS), today (6 January) announced in a media tea gathering that the “Operation Zhang Qian – Student Summer Internship Programme” now accepts applications.

　　Mrs Ip said that the internship programme, organized by the Youth Opportunities Committee (YOC), aims to encourage university students to re-capture the ancient spirit of adventure epitomized by Zhang Qian, the pioneer of the Silk Road in the Han dynasty, and to capitalize on the developmental opportunities of “The Belt and Road Initiative”.

She said, “Local undergraduate students can apply for the various internship places through the student affairs office or career centre of their respective universities.”

“Currently, we have received offers of some 90 places from 14 companies. While we are still liaising with other corporations, I hope to secure more positions for the local students for the enhancement of knowledge and widening of horizons. It is anticipated that more names of host companies and places offered can be finalized by the end of January,” Mrs Ip added.

Local institutions that have agreed to participate in the internship programme include the City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Lingnan University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The University of Hong Kong, and the Vocational Training Council.

　　Ms Eunice Yung, Vice-Chair (Administration) of YOC, said, “The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, Fullerton Hotel (Singapore), YHS (Singapore) Pte Ltd, CEFC China, Lan Kwai Fong Group, Bank of China (HK), CLP Holdings Limited, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, Chatrium Hotels and Residences, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Kerry Logistics Network Ltd., the Fairchild Group, Swire Group and K. Wah Construction Materials (HK) Limited have pledged to offer opportunities for the local students. Internship will take place in countries and regions such as Canada, Czech Republic, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar and the Mainland.

　　Ms Yung continued, “Under professional counselling and coaching, successful applicants will be working in industries such as construction engineering, petrochemical, energy and infrastructure, finance, logistics, hotel services/ management, catering, and sales and marketing.”

　　Mr Roland Wong, Vice-Chair (Development) of YOC, updated the media with the progress of another YOC project, the “Fujian Quanzhou – Maritime Silk Road Cultural Tour”. He said, “The tour will take place between 25 and 29 March to help students gain a better understanding of the history and culture of Fujian and the relationship between ‘The Belt and Road’ and Hong Kong’s development. Most of all, the visit to Quanzhou will enable students to experience the significance of the starting point of the ancient maritime silk road.”

　　Mr Wong said, “I am pleased to announce that since applications started on 28 December, we have received submissions from more than 60 students. Full-time undergraduate students who are interested in the tour are urged to visit our website for more information and fill in the online application form before the closing date on 15 January.”

Details of “Fujian Quanzhou – Maritime Silk Road Cultural Tour”

Details of “Student Summer Internship Programme ”

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Mrs Regina Ip, Co-chair of MSRS, Ms Eunice Yung, Vice-Chair (Administration) and Mr Roland Wong, Vice-Chair (Development) of YOC, meet the media in a tea gathering.

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