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Written by: Xie Deqin
2021-01-18 06:00
Last update date: 2021-01-18 06:00
Many young people want to join large companies when they join society. Have you ever thought that you can join technology leaders such as IBM without a college degree?
With the continuous development of the information and communication technology industry, society will increasingly need "new economic jobs" talents who can flexibly control their jobs.
These positions do not necessarily require employees to have a traditional university degree, but they have considerable requirements for their technical and soft skills.
Students of the Jockey Club Diversified Pathway Program "CLAP-TECH Pathway" (CLAP-TECH Pathway) have been enlightened by mentors in the technology industry at the secondary level, and can learn the skills required by the industry through new courses and activities, and deploy them quickly. Ya future!
Donated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charitable Trust Fund, CLAP-TECH Pathway is a breakthrough course that combines mainstream topics and workplace learning.
Relying on the suggestions and participation of industry partners, the entire course is tailored to the needs of the front line of the workplace. Students can not only learn information and communication technology related knowledge, but also have the opportunity to participate in special research, corporate visits, exchange seminars, mentorship programs and other activities , To train workplace soft power such as analytical thinking, communication and collaboration, and leadership skills.
Students will be matched with industry mentors from major companies starting from Secondary Four; corporate partners of CLAP-TECH Pathway include IBM, Microsoft Hong Kong, Hong Kong and China Gas, UBS, Hong Kong Institute of Applied Science and Technology (ASTRI), and Equinix Hong Kong and other industry giants.
If students successfully complete the "Information Technology Essentials" applied learning courses from Form 4 to Form 6 and meet the required requirements in the HKDSE Examination, they will choose to take the two-year higher diploma course which is being prepared by the Hong Kong Baptist University. Choose artificial intelligence and big data or artificial intelligence and network security as major projects, and participate in the corporate internship program through advanced diploma courses to prepare step by step for becoming a new force in the information technology industry.
In addition to getting priority interview opportunities, students who have reached the age of 16 can also join the Hong Kong Computer Society and build a network with industry professionals. These are rare opportunities for students.
CLAP-TECH Pathway students actively participate in the IBM Chatbot course and invest in learning.
CLAP-TECH Pathway currently has 26 industry mentors first to join. The mentors will accompany the students to grow in the past few years and achieve the goals set so that they can make wise decisions for their own future.
IBM's government and corporate affairs and corporate social responsibility manager Chen Guocheng (Alan) served as the mentor of Wengyou Middle School of Shunde Friendship Association.
When meeting with classmates for the first time, Alan got acquainted with them before the icebreaker game, and then learned about their personalities and aspirations one by one.
Alan said that the technology on the market will introduce new ones every year. In the past two decades, he has to continue to learn in the industry before he can continue to be competent for different jobs. He Sheng agrees that the curiosity and enterprising demonstrated by his studies are all in the industry. A necessary condition for development.
In addition, two IBM mentors, Darren and Karth, senior consultants of the Global Business Consulting Services Department, taught their classmates to use the pattern designed by IBM to write their favorite chatbots for Students began to get in touch with the industry's use of technology.
Apart from studying, the students are also eager to try the program because the program can be widely used. They plan to continue to research and create in school, and work hard to become a member of IBM in the future.
On the other hand, when meeting with students, the tutors of UBS Group expressed their willingness to share their experience and help them improve their English and communication skills. They reminded students not only to watch the news, but also to watch more dramas and movies, or to pay attention to YouTube. If you take a program to study physics, history and other subjects in English, you will surely be handy whether you are answering questions or being in line with the workplace.
Hong Kong and China Gas's industry mentors shared their latest technology applications and developments during their first meeting with students from Le Shan Tang Yu Jinqing Middle School.
Students participating in the CLAP-TECH Pathway have already been in contact with industry professionals in middle school. Apart from understanding business operations, they can also accumulate workplace experience, which will definitely help determine the future development path and lay a solid foundation for future entry into the "new leader" industry.
For more information, please visit claptech.hk
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