Abstract This film introduces the courses and training programs offered by the Industrial Centre of the Hong Kong Polytechnic.

Keywords Newly industrializing countries

Keywords Machinery industry
Abstract -on training activities, replication of industrial conditions, retraining workers in their regular jobs, involvement of the private sector, and on-site training. Descriptions are then provided for 52 programs, including information on program objectives

Keywords The Management Development Centre of Hong Kong
Abstract develop their ideas and business plans. This paper is intended to give an account on the support given to SMEs by the government and various support groups and the setting up of the Business Start-Up Centre in Hong Kong. The promotional and operational

Abstract , which have installed about US$2.3 million worth of advanced equipment at the Centre. This initiative has created a 3-way winning situation for the students, the industry, and the equipment manufacturers. The students can acquire hands-on experience

Keywords (CLC) Continuous Learning Centre
Abstract of Internet - leading to the development of e-learning. In the knowledge-based society, training stresses on individual learning and innovation to meet the restructuring of the industry. The Continuous Learning Centre (CLC) has demonstrated the success

Abstract political, social and economic upheavals, is well documented. What is not so well-known, however, is the efforts made by Hong Kong in developing a system of technical education and industrial training that has helped to make some of these changes possible, a

Abstract In this keynote speech, Dr Pavlova will bring together a number of strategic development areas for Hong Kong as stated in the 2014 Chief Executive' s Policy Address. These areas include economic development, innovation and technology industries

Keywords Manufacturing industry
Abstract Guidance Practice" (Alan Brown, Graham Attwell, Jenny Bimrose);"Doing the Research Is Only Half the Job: The Impact of VET Research on Decision Making" (Chris Robinson, Sarah Hayman);"NCVER's (National Centre for Vocational Education Research's) Web Site

Abstract and collaboration with industry. This paper discusses a number of common trends that can be observed in the region, with particular attention to green skills development.

Abstract , one key principle that all responses must share is that to achieve ‘work first' STEM education requires industry to contribute both financially and culturally. Vocational education systems need to encourage and demand such contributions, and where

Abstract policy. Vocational schools were upgraded to Meister High Schools and Specialized Vocational High Schools in accordance with the philosophy of 'Work first, College later'. To strengthen the practical skills of students, industrial field practice

Keywords Clothing industry
Abstract In the past two decades, Hong Kong's economic activities have markedly shifted from manufacturing to services. The economic shift has led to a radical change of manpower demand, which has brought great challenges to industrial training. Besides many