J.P. Morgan helps VTC students advance STEM careers in new talent program

Heartfelt thanks to J.P. Morgan, the three-year pilot “Future-ready Talent Incubation Program” had been established to support around 600 VTC higher diploma students to pursue STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers to help address Hong Kong’s demand for talent as the territory looks to transform itself into a 21st century smart city.

J.P. Morgan will provide HK$11.7 million to support the Program, which comprises integrated work-based learning experience, STEM skills and personal competencies as well as career planning.  With its holistic, demand-driven approach, the Program reflects J.P. Morgan’s philanthropic strategy to provide pathways to quality jobs and careers for Hong Kong’s youth.

The Launch Ceremony of the Program was held on 25 February at the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI).  Officiating at the Ceremony, Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, called upon all sectors of the community to join hands to shape the future generations to become smart city dwellers.  After the Ceremony, a panel discussion with industry experts on the theme "Nurturing Talent for Smart City" was conducted.