- Over 3,000 job opportunities are being offered, with some employers providing on-site interviews.

- The latest on local and overseas education from representatives of educational institutions and Consulate-Generals.

- Events covering four main themes: Arts & Culture, Innovation & Technology, Greater Bay Area Opportunities, and Aviation & Maritime.

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 33rd HKTDC Education & Careers Expo runs from today until 28 January (Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The Expo assembles over 800 institutions from 17 countries and regions, offering comprehensive information on studies, training, and career opportunities. Public visitors are welcome to join the Expo and it is free of charge.

The Expo is divided into Education and Careers Zones, with over 100 events featured, covering Arts & Culture, Innovation & Technology, Greater Bay Area Opportunities, and Aviation & Maritime. Star speakers are invited from various industries to share their experience, discuss the anticipated challenges in local, Mainland China and overseas education, as well as analyse the different education systems, hence facilitating students to map their paths and equip themselves for a better future.

Officiating at the expo’s opening ceremony this morning was Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director and Ingrid Yeung, Secretary for the Civil Service, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government. Ms Fong said in her welcoming remarks: “As one of our longest-running fairs, the Expo continues to provide an ideal platform, disseminating up-to-date information to the public on further studies and career opportunities. I would like to thank our partners for their support of this year’s Education & Careers Expo. I wish everyone a fruitful event, and the best of luck to those seeking new opportunities.”

The Expo features diverse content, including information on further studies in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and overseas universities as well as the latest information on the employment landscape and trends in various industries. The four-day Expo is divided into four main themes. The first day’s theme is Arts & Culture. Representatives from the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority has provided insights on how to pursue one’s artistic dreams; and Mr Tom Chan, Founder and Creative Director of Boom Theatre, has shared his valuable experience in the theatre industry.

On the Innovation & Technology theme day tomorrow, representatives from the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department and the Hong Kong Institute of Construction will share the career paths and prospects of the industry. Mr Raymond Mak, Co-founder & Chief Empowerment Officer of Farmacy HK Limited, will share his experience of becoming an entrepreneur in the field of innovation and technology. The other themes are Greater Bay Area Opportunities and Aviation & Maritime. Star speakers and exhibitors will share their views on the opportunities of studying and working in the Greater Bay Area. This will include the Labour Department’s introduction of the Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme, which has become a regular programme since last year.

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