Life Planning
MAY2020
Offering Career Alternatives for Hong Kong Youth in the Greater Bay Area
Under the COVID-19 pandemic, Hong Kong’s youth unemployment rate will inevitably rise, making job-seeking even more difficult for this year’s graduates who do not have much job experience. Does the GBA offer a viable alternative?
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APR2020
Youth Unemployment in Hong Kong under COVID-19: A Forecasting Exercise and Analysis
If the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic persist, the overall unemployment rate may even reach a historic high, surpassing its peak at 8.5% during the 2003 SARS outbreak.
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AUG2019
The Impact of Economic Downturn on the Income Prospects of Post-Secondary Graduates
This paper examine the impact of economic recession on the income prospects of post-secondary graduates, to serve as a reference for future downturns.
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APR2019
Career Preparation for the Financial Services Industry
Some local Hong Kong youth feel that they are not well-equipped to adapt to the evolving industry demands of the financial services industry, primarily due to the higher standard for Mandarin Chinese and the difference in culture between Hong Kong and Mai
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DEC2018
Career and Life Planning: Know Yourself!
“Career and Life Planning: Know Yourself!” is a mobile game developed by MWYO and The Friends of Scouting, aiming to assist teachers and social workers in career and life planning education, and inspire students to explore their career options.
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OCT2018
SLASH IT!
Since the late 2000s, the term SLASH has been used to describe people who straddle different careers. We’ve always known of freelancers or independent contractors, or people who have a few part-time jobs.
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