VTC and HKPC sign MoU to jointly promote VPET and nurture talent with technical expertise and innovative capabilities

The Vocational Training Council (VTC) and Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), deepening collaboration between the two parties across various areas, including fostering the development of Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET), skills training, technology promotion, and innovative technology development. The partnership aims to nurture VPET talent equipped with both professional knowledge and skills to support Hong Kong’s economic and social development.

The signing ceremony of the MoU took place yesterday (17 November) at the VTC Innovation and Technology Co-creation Centre. Witnessed by Tony TAI, Chairman of VTC and Emil YU, Deputy Chairman of HKPC, the MoU was signed by Donald TONG, Executive Director of VTC and Mohamed BUTT, Executive Director of HKPC.

In his address, Tony TAI, Chairman of VTC, remarked that VTC and HKPC have been working closely together and share a common vision for talent development. The signing of this MoU marks a new milestone in the collaboration between the two parties in promoting VPET, thereby cultivating more forward-looking and innovative talent with global perspectives to meet future industry challenges and inject impetus into Hong Kong’s development. 

Emil YU, Deputy Chairman of HKPC, expressed that HKPC will continue to provide VTC students with comprehensive internship opportunities and mentorship programmes, which will systematically integrate AI-related training and practical experience to enhance their professional skills and strengthen their understanding and interest in the innovation and technology industry, thereby advancing HKPC and Hong Kong’s innovation and technology development.

According to the MoU, VTC and HKPC will strengthen their collaboration in VPET to support Hong Kong’s economic and technology development, and expand Hong Kong's vocational talent pool. HKPC will provide VTC students with a wide range of learning opportunities, including industrial attachments, graduate employment opportunities, and mentorship to VTC students studying Higher Diploma programmes in Engineering, Information Technology, Health and Life Sciences, Hospitality, and Business disciplines. These initiatives will help students stay abreast of the latest industry developments, knowledge, and skills, thereby enhancing their career competitiveness. In addition, HKPC will offer apprenticeship training for VTC students, enabling them to apply their learning in real work environments and further develop their professional skills.

Both parties will also co-organise a variety of career exploration activities and career talks for secondary school students and the public to promote career planning and industry exploration. These activities will enhance their understanding and interest in emerging technological applications and innovation, nurturing high-calibre talent to meet Hong Kong’s future needs.

About Vocational Training Council (VTC)
Established in 1982, the Vocational Training Council (VTC) is the largest vocational and professional education and training provider in Hong Kong. The mission of VTC is to provide a valued choice to school leavers and working people to acquire the values, knowledge and skills for lifelong learning and enhanced employability, and also to provide support to industries for their manpower development. VTC has 14 member institutions, namely the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), the Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK), the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE), the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE), the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), the Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT),  the Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI),  the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI), the International Culinary Institute (ICI), the Maritime Services Training Institute (MSTI), Youth College, Pro-Act by VTC, the Integrated Vocational Development Centre (IVDC) and the Shine Skills Centre.

Website: www.vtc.edu.hk

About Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC)
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation established by statute in 1967, to promote productivity through relentless drive of world-class advanced technologies and innovative service offerings to support Hong Kong enterprises. As a nationwide leader in innovative, market-driven research and development (R&D), specialising in leading technologies and all-rounded manufacturing services, HKPC promotes new industrialisation in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland and facilitates the development of new productive forces, leveraging innovation and technology (I&T), as well as bolstering Hong Kong to be an international innovation and technology centre and a smart city. The Council offers comprehensive innovative solutions for Hong Kong industries and enterprises to enhance competitiveness. To further support businesses in expanding into global markets, HKPC has established “The Cradle – Go Global Service Centre”, providing essential services to address businesses’ needs in product development, technology, manufacturing, and management, empowering enterprises to successfully go global. The Council partners and collaborates with local industries and enterprises and world-class R&D institutes to promote technology transfer, product innovation, and commercialisation through product innovation, technology transfer, creating value for industries. HKPC’s world-class R&D achievements have been widely recognised over the years, winning an array of local and overseas accolades. 

In addition, HKPC offers SMEs and startups immediate and timely assistance in coping with the ever-changing business environment, and strengthens talent nurturing and Hong Kong’s competitiveness with FutureSkills training for enterprises and academia to enhance digital capabilities and STEM competencies. 

Website: www.hkpc.org/en

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