VTC and J.P. Morgan join hands to nurture
Future Healthcare Talent

The Vocational Training Council (VTC) and J.P. Morgan, a leading global financial services firm, have collaborated to introduce the Healthcare Talent Program, a two-year initiative aimed at addressing the rising need for qualified healthcare professionals.

Launched in December 2022 and specifically designed for VTC Higher Diploma students in the Health and Life Sciences discipline (HLS), the program will provide access to a diverse range of experiential activities, internships, and career-oriented guidance with the aim of equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue further studies or to enter the healthcare industry.

To celebrate and recognize the outstanding students of the program, a ceremony was held today (27 June) at the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education’s (IVE) Kwai Chung Campus.

The Healthcare Talent Program provides a range of valuable opportunities, including a minimum of 120 hours of industry internship at hospitals, elderly homes and district health centers, along with at least 40 hours of healthcare-related programs or training, community activities, industrial visits, health-tech-related projects or peer group activities. Outstanding students will also have the opportunity to participate in the Healthcare Talent Training Camp, which offers focused training and mentorship.

J.P. Morgan will also provide volunteer mentors, allowing the participating students to gain practical skills such as interpersonal communication and problem-solving in an interactive way.

During his speech, VTC Deputy Executive Director Dr Eric LIU expressed his gratitude to J.P. Morgan, acknowledging the program's impact on students. "We are immensely grateful to J.P. Morgan for their unwavering support in bringing the Healthcare Talent Program to life. Through this collaboration, we are guiding our students towards rewarding careers in the healthcare industry. We are empowering our students to make a positive impact and contribute to the society."

Nelly PAI, Managing Director, Corporate Finance at J.P. Morgan, also addressed the audience during the ceremony, emphasizing J.P. Morgan’s commitment to supporting the career development of younger generations. "J.P. Morgan is deeply committed to nurturing future talent in Hong Kong by building pathways to promote better access to credentials, skills, degrees and real-world work experiences. We are pleased to collaborate with VTC through the Healthcare Talent Program. "

CHAN Yim-cheong and LAU Yik-chin, students of IVE’s Higher Diploma in Applied Nutritional Studies, took part in the Healthcare Talent Program. They shared that they were arranged diverse training courses and volunteering activities which enabled them to acquire professional knowledge and skills beyond the curriculum, enrich their learning experience and enhance their competitiveness and adaptability. By engaging with the industry from multiple perspectives, they also developed a strong interest in healthcare and established career aspiration in the field.

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 13 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 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

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