VTC to participate in Education & Careers Expo 2024, showcasing I&T projects and skills training for the future
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Themed "Skilling for the Future", the VTC Booth will showcase a variety of creative and applied technology projects designed and developed by teachers and students, demonstrating the fruitful outcomes of vocational education
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Themed "Skilling for the Future", the VTC Booth will showcase a variety of creative and applied technology projects designed and developed by teachers and students, demonstrating the fruitful outcomes of vocational education
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Higher Diploma students of the IVE’s Game and Animation programme have designed an "MTR Goal 2" driving simulator game that allows visitors to experience the fun of driving an MTR train
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Higher Diploma students of the IVE’s Game and Animation programme have designed an "MTR Goal 2" driving simulator game that allows visitors to experience the fun of driving an MTR train
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"MetaHKDI" is a virtual space created by HKDI students, allowing participants to visit a virtual HKDI campus and enjoy mini-games
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"MetaHKDI" is a virtual space created by HKDI students, allowing participants to visit a virtual HKDI campus and enjoy mini-games
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The "Smart Chinese Medicine Cabinet" developed by IVE Healthtech Centre and Higher Diploma students of the Pharmaceutical Science programme helps reduce risks in the Chinese medicine dispensing process
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Visitors can learn about perfume blending in a workshop hosted by HTI
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Expo visitors can join the "Food Prop Making Workshop" to learn the basic concepts of making theatrical props
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The Vocational Training Council (VTC) will take part in the four-day Education & Careers Expo 2024 from 25 to 28 January at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The VTC's booth at the Expo, themed "Skilling for the Future", will provide information on Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) and showcase applied technological projects designed and developed by students and teachers. The public can attend the Expo free of charge and visit the VTC booth to learn more about skills excellence and the fruitful outcomes of VPET. Interested students can apply for their chosen VTC programmes on site.
Located near the entrance of Hall 1E, the VTC Booth will display an array of applied Innovation and Technology (I&T) projects co-developed by teachers and students, including "MTR Goal 2", a driving simulator game co-created by Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) and the MTR Corporation. It is part of the “Legacy Train Revitalisation Programme” which allows students in participating schools to experience the fun of driving an MTR train on campus. The game was designed by a team of students from IVE’s Higher Diploma programme in Games and Animation using gaming and 3D model-building software such as Unity, 3Ds Max and Maya. Based on the real-life driving conditions of an open section of the East Rail Line between Sha Tin and University Stations, "MTR Goal 2" provides a realistic virtual driving experience allowing participants to accelerate or decelerate according to speed requirements, accurately stop at stations, and follow instructions for boarding and alighting. Visitors can also choose from day or night mode, enjoying the simulated landscape along the track and experiencing the fun of driving an MTR train.
Another exhibit "MetaHKDI" is a virtual experience designed by students from the Department of Communication Design at the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI). It is a collaborative effort of HKDI students with different areas of expertise in illustration, visual communication, advertising design, and visual arts and culture to create a metaverse with gaming and learning elements. Expo visitors can use "MetaHKDI" to explore the virtual HKDI campus with a 3D pixel-style avatar, and join virtual exhibitions or fashion shows to get to know the design works of HKDI students and learn about design thinking. Visitors can also participate in various mini-games in the "MetaHKDI" experience, such as a treasure hunt and a quiz game, to earn points for redeeming virtual gifts. In the course of developing the project, HKDI students also learnt about digital art marketing concepts, as their multimedia works can be accessed through non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for visitors to "purchase" the virtual art piece with points earned in the game.
VTC students develop innovative projects addressing the needs of society, leveraging the latest technologies to offer solutions to everyday problems. In line with the trend of "smart healthcare", the IVE Healthtech Centre has joined hands with Higher Diploma students of the Pharmaceutical Science programme to develop a “Smart Chinese Medicine Cabinet”. Using Internet of Things (IoT) technology and digital screens attached to a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) cabinet, this system speeds up the dispensing of TCM and prevents errors. When a TCM dispenser scans the QR code on a prescription, the required amount of each ingredient will automatically be displayed on a screen of the relevant drawer. After collecting the correct amount, the dispenser can press a button to turn off the light on that drawer, then get the next ingredient from another drawer in the same way. Furthermore, if the prescription contains ingredients that conflict with each other, the system will sound an alert, further enhancing the safety of the TCM dispensing process.
Other showcased works include a "Smart Logistics Network" jointly developed by the Smart City Innovation Centre of VTC and Hongkong International Terminals (HIT), which demonstrates how I&T contributes to the development of a “smart port”. Expo visitors can also see research applications and products related to hydroponic technology for TCM ingredients, conducted by the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) and its industry partners using 5G and IoT technologies.
During the Expo, VTC will host talks on new technology developments, covering topics such as "Exploring New Opportunities for Smart City with AI and Big Data Technologies", and "Enhancing Employability: Mastering Applied Science and Business Innovation Technology”. Introductions of new VTC programmes will also be given including the Higher Diploma in Pet Care and Wellness, and Higher Diploma in Play-based Learning. VTC graduates are being invited to share their learning experiences and career stories, covering such fields as an overseas internship at an internationally-renowned hotel group, participation in an international competition, and entrepreneurial experience (see Appendix 2 for details).
There will also be various skills demonstrations to help visitors learn more about VTC programmes. Lecturers and students from different VTC member institutions will showcase their skills in taster activities or workshops such as DIY Perfume Making, Empowering Students in Live Commerce, Food Prop Making Workshop and more (see Appendix 3 for details).
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
Media Enquiries: 2836 1255 / 28361790
Appendix 1: Information on VTC Booth in Education & Careers Expo 2024
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Date and TimeVenueLocation of VTC Booth
25 – 27 January (Thursday to Saturday) 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
28 January (Sunday) 10:00 am to 6:00 pmExhibition Hall 1DE, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Booth No. 1E-B02
Date and TimeVenueLocation of VTC Booth25 – 27 January (Thursday to Saturday) 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
28 January (Sunday) 10:00 am to 6:00 pmExhibition Hall 1DE, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Booth No. 1E-B02
Appendix 2: Major Seminars
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25 Jan 2024
25 January (Thursday)
TimeThemeTimeTheme3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
“Exploring New Opportunities for Smart City with AI and Big Data Technologies”
Speaker：
Arion KO, Senior Lecturer, Information Technology Discipline, IVEBenson LAU, Lecturer, Information Technology Discipline, IVE
Alan LI, Director, Sampras (HK) Limited
Ho Yin CHUNG, student of IVE’s Higher Diploma in Data Science and Analytics programme and AI Developer, Sampras (HK) Limited
4:15pm to 4:45pm
“Enhancing Employability: Mastering Applied Science & Business Innovation Technology"
Speaker：
Dr Paul TSANG,
Acting Vice President (Academic), THEi
TimeThemeTimeTheme3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
“Exploring New Opportunities for Smart City with AI and Big Data Technologies”
Speaker：
Arion KO, Senior Lecturer, Information Technology Discipline, IVEBenson LAU, Lecturer, Information Technology Discipline, IVE
Alan LI, Director, Sampras (HK) Limited
Ho Yin CHUNG, student of IVE’s Higher Diploma in Data Science and Analytics programme and AI Developer, Sampras (HK) Limited
4:15pm to 4:45pm
“Enhancing Employability: Mastering Applied Science & Business Innovation Technology"
Speaker：
Dr Paul TSANG,
Acting Vice President (Academic), THEi
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26 Jan 2024
26 January (Friday)
TimeThemeTimeTheme2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
“Vocational and Professional Education and Training
Multiple Articulation Pathway”Speaker：
Henry LI, student of IVE’s Higher Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management
Joe LEE, student of IVE’s Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Jack TSUI, student of IVE’s Higher Diploma in Child Care and Education3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
“Introduction to HD in Pet Care and Wellness Programme and Pet Industry Profile-Sharing”
Speaker：
Wilson CHAU, Acting Senior Lecturer, Department of Health and Life Sciences, IVE (Chai Wan)Vicardo LAU, Principal, International Professional Grooming Academy
TimeThemeTimeTheme2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
“Vocational and Professional Education and Training
Multiple Articulation Pathway”Speaker：
Henry LI, student of IVE’s Higher Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management
Joe LEE, student of IVE’s Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Jack TSUI, student of IVE’s Higher Diploma in Child Care and Education3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
“Introduction to HD in Pet Care and Wellness Programme and Pet Industry Profile-Sharing”
Speaker：
Wilson CHAU, Acting Senior Lecturer, Department of Health and Life Sciences, IVE (Chai Wan)Vicardo LAU, Principal, International Professional Grooming Academy
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26 Jan 2024
26 January (Friday)
TimeTheme4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
“The Power of Play-based Learning”
Speaker：
Dr Heidi CHENG, Senior Lecturer, Department of Childcare, Elderly and Community Services, IVE (Sha Tin)Minling FU, Senior Lecturer, Department of Childcare, Elderly and Community Services, IVE (Sha Tin)
TimeTheme4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
“The Power of Play-based Learning”
Speaker：
Dr Heidi CHENG, Senior Lecturer, Department of Childcare, Elderly and Community Services, IVE (Sha Tin)Minling FU, Senior Lecturer, Department of Childcare, Elderly and Community Services, IVE (Sha Tin)
Appendix 3: Skills Demonstrations
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25 Jan 2024
25 January (Thursday)
TimeDemonstration ActivityVTC Member Institution12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
5:00 pm to 5:45 pmDigital Caricature
Butter Cookie Decoration
EcoSpeed Challenge: Fueling Sustainable Transportation
Creative Animated Steamed Buns
Catch your Dream
Ball and Beam with AI Pose Recognition and PID Control
HKDI
THEi
IVE
CCI
HKDI
YCITimeDemonstration ActivityVTC Member Institution12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
5:00 pm to 5:45 pmDigital Caricature
Butter Cookie Decoration
EcoSpeed Challenge: Fueling Sustainable Transportation
Creative Animated Steamed Buns
Catch your Dream
Ball and Beam with AI Pose Recognition and PID Control
HKDI
THEi
IVE
CCI
HKDI
YCI
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26 Jan 2024
26 January (Friday)
TimeDemonstration ActivityVTC Member Institution12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Bodyweight Training Demonstration and Challenge
DIY Perfume Making
Food Prop Making Workshop
EcoSpeed Challenge: Fueling Sustainable Transportation
Pet First Aid Demonstration
3D Draping & Chinese Clothing Bookmarks Workshop
YC
HTI
HKDI
VTC
IVE
THEi
TimeDemonstration ActivityVTC Member Institution12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Bodyweight Training Demonstration and Challenge
DIY Perfume Making
Food Prop Making Workshop
EcoSpeed Challenge: Fueling Sustainable Transportation
Pet First Aid Demonstration
3D Draping & Chinese Clothing Bookmarks Workshop
YC
HTI
HKDI
VTC
IVE
THEi
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27 Jan 2024
27 January (Saturday)
TimeDemonstration ActivityVTC Member Institution12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Social Work Intervention Tools
3D Draping & Chinese Clothing Bookmarks Workshop
Pet First Aid Demonstration
Flower Cup Cake
Empowering Students in Live Commerce
Digital CaricaturesIVE
THEi
IVE
ICI
IVE
HKDI
TimeDemonstration ActivityVTC Member Institution12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Social Work Intervention Tools
3D Draping & Chinese Clothing Bookmarks Workshop
Pet First Aid Demonstration
Flower Cup Cake
Empowering Students in Live Commerce
Digital CaricaturesIVE
THEi
IVE
ICI
IVE
HKDI
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28 Jan 2024
28 January (Sunday)
TimeDemonstration ActivityVTC Member Institution12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
Wine Aroma Workshop
Creative Animated Steamed Buns
Catch your Dream
Butter Cookie Decoration
DIY Perfume MakingTHEi
CCI
HKDI
THEi
HTITimeDemonstration ActivityVTC Member Institution12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
Wine Aroma Workshop
Creative Animated Steamed Buns
Catch your Dream
Butter Cookie Decoration
DIY Perfume MakingTHEi
CCI
HKDI
THEi
HTI
