HKCT Embraced Multiple Awards at "ERB Annual Award Presentation Ceremony 2023-24"
The Employees Retraining Board (ERB) held the "ERB Annual Award Presentation Ceremony 2023-24" to recognise the proactive and self-improvement efforts of students, and all employers, training institutions, and instructors for their active support to ERB. This year, Hong Kong College of Technology (HKCT) and its graduating trainees and instructors received a total of 13 awards, for its achievements and contributions in nurturing talents for various industries in the past year, they included:
- ERB Outstanding Award for Course Development (received for 14 consecutive years since its establishment)
- ERB Outstanding Award for Promotion and Marketing (received for 12 consecutive years since 2011)
- ERB Outstanding Award for Online Training (received for 3 consecutive years since its establishment)
- ERB Outstanding Award for Youth Training (received for 2 consecutive years since its establishment)
- ERB Outstanding Award for Trainees - HO Lai Ling, TO Chun Kit, CHAN Kwai Yin
- ERB Merit Award for Trainees - LUI Sui King, YIP Wing Lam, KWOK Man Cheuk, TSE Sui Yu, TSANG Wai
- ERB Outstanding Award for Instructors - KAN Man Kin
The "ERB Annual Award Presentation Ceremony 2023-24" was held at the MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok yesterday (19 March). Ms LAU Yim, Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr HO Kai Ming, Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms CHAN Wing Shiu, Commissioner for Labour, Mr YU Pang Chun, Chairman of ERB, Professor WONG Kit Lung, Vice-chairman of ERB and Mr NG Kwok Keung, Executive Director of ERB officiated at the ceremony. On the occasion, 3 HKCT students were awarded the "ERB Outstanding Award for Trainees" for their positive attitudes and outstanding performance in life, career, self-improvement, and resilience in adversity.
One of the recipients of the "ERB Outstanding Award for Trainees" HO Lai Ling, has been working in the garment industry since graduating from high school, starting as an assistant merchandiser and eventually becoming a marketing sales manager. HO has always believed that "knowledge is power", so she has continuously pursued further education while working, acquiring different knowledge to enhance her competitiveness. However, in 2019, an epidemic made HO realise that the garment industry would face significant changes and a less optimistic outlook, prompting her to step out of her comfort zone. She subsequently enrolled in HKCT's "Foundation Certificate in Property Facility Management" and "Foundation Certificate in Advanced Security & Property Management" courses, determined to switch paths and embark on a new journey to face new challenges. The other two recipients of the "ERB Outstanding Award for Trainees", TO Chun Kit and CHAN Kwai Yin, accomplished the “Foundation Certificate in Electrical Wireman Training (Intermediate Trade Test)” course and “Foundation Certificate in Property Maintenance” course at HKCT respectively.
LUI Sui King, who studied the "Foundation Certificate in Assistant for Chinese Medical Clinic Training / Foundation Certificate in Theories of Chinese Medicine (Part-time)" course at HKCT, YIP Wing Lam, who studied the "Certificate in Youth Inspiration Training" course, KWOK Man Cheuk, who studied the "Foundation Certificate in Barista Training" course, TSE Sui Yu, who studied the "Foundation Certificate in Physiotherapist Assistant Training" course, and TSANG Wai, who studied the "Foundation Certificate in Electrical Wireman Training (Intermediate Trade Test)" course, were awarded the "ERB Merit Award for Trainees" to encourage and acknowledge their efforts and achievements in the past year.
In addition to students, an instructor, KAN Man Kin, of the "Foundation Certificate in Commercial Photography Assistant Training" course was awarded the “ERB Outstanding Award for Instructors” for his outstanding teaching philosophy and performance in guiding students to achieve optimal learning outcomes. In terms of employer awards, among those employer organisations that had been nominated by HKCT, 2 received the "ERB Excellence Award for Employers", 9 received the "ERB Outstanding Award for Employers" and 12 received the "ERB Merit Award for Employers".
HKCT School of Vocational Training (HKSVT)
The school currently offers over 220 ERB courses covering 20 different industry sectors, most of which have been reviewed and approved by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, ranging from Qualifications Framework (QF) levels 1 to 3. The school provides a diverse, high-quality, and recognised selection of continuing education courses for individuals at different levels and with different career aspirations. The school also actively participates in the Labour Department's "Youth Employment Training Programme" assisting school dropouts aged 15 to 24 in understanding themselves and their career aspirations, acquiring the latest industry knowledge and skills, and helping them enhance their employability and competitiveness in the labour market.
ERB Outstanding Award for Youth Training
ERB Outstanding Award for Online Training
ERB Outstanding Award for Course Development
ERB Outstanding Award for Promotion and Marketing
