Jockey Club Collaborative Project for Inclusive Employment CareER Thriving Grass Career Development Program (Thriving Grass) – INFO DAY KICK-OFF
2022-03-09 12:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | CareER FaceBook Live, Hong Kong
With the sponsorship from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, since 2019, Thriving Grass is a pioneering career development program in Hong Kong, designed to provide self-development opportunities to improve employability and raise workplace confidence. INFO DAY comprises a detailed explanation of each program element, participants can go virtual to understand an overview of Thriving Grass programmes including member engagement & support, career coaching & VIA assessment, panel sharing by last year’s interns and employers and Q&A session as well as facilitating them to plan their career jungle journey based on their self-development needs and interests ahead of time. For more details, you may refer to program posters and rundown.

Thriving Grass Info Day Kick-off
Date: 9th March 2022
Time: 12:00nn – 2:00pm
Venue: Zoom & CareER Facebook Live
Language: English
If you have any queries, please contact Celina (9165 8812) or Jason (9165 6532) and also through recruitment@career.org.hk.

Roundtable 2022
2022-01-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom, Hong Kong
With the sponsorship from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, since 2019, we have been launching our project “CareER Thriving Grass Career Development Program” for three years. Despite many challenges we all faced last year, we could continue to provide career development in supporting higher educated persons with disabilities and SENs.
Come to 2022, we are going to organize 4th Roundtable event aiming to bring about exchange of ideas, inspirations and expertise sharing among Higher Education Institutions, SEN office representatives and CareER members.
Event Highlights

CareER x J.P. Morgan Job Skills Training Workshop
2021-08-27 14:00 - 15:45 | Virtual Event (link will be provided upon successful event registration)
Do you know exactly what risk management and compliance entails? As a newly risen profession in the recent decades, many are interested in this position but very few know what they should need to succeed in it.
This year, we have again teamed up with J.P. Morgan to bring you this online training workshop to brush up your interviewing skills and let you learn more about the finance sector. In this workshop, guests from J.P. Morgan will share their work in risk management and compliance, and also introduce you to their recruitment process. Besides this, you will also get a chance to meet with volunteers from J.P. Morgan and have a one-on-one session with them! If you are preparing yourself for job-searching, then this workshop will definitely help you with brushing up on your interview skills and knowledge of the job market. Sign up for the workshop now if you want to improve yourself this summer!
Date: Aug 27, 2021 (Fri)(Saturday and Sunday)
Time: 2pm – 3:45pm
Venue: Online (the Zoom Link will be sent to you upon successful registration)
Language: English
Quota: 20
Contact Persons: Alison (9165 8816) / Rebecca (9165 5365)
Click here to register before 19th of August 12:00nn.
Looking forward to seeing you!

CareER Inclusive Leadership Training Summer Camp
2021-08-21 - 2021-08-22 | Hong Kong
Summer is finally here! Whilst we still can’t embark on our overseas adventure yet because of the travel restriction, spending time in Hong Kong is not bound to be dull and dreary. We hereby present you with an opportunity to join our yearly Inclusive Leadership Training Summer Camp!
In this exhilarating Summer Camp, you will engage in various enthralling team building activities and get to know and trust your teammates, you will learn from them, and they from you. Apart from making new friends and learning from them, you also get to build up your leadership skills along the way. There is also an element of self-discovery and self-acceptance in the activities.
If you are interested in joining the Summer Camp and meet like-minded peers. Seize this moment and register now! We would love to see you at our Summer Camp. Together, we will make this summer unforgettable!
21st – 22nd August, 2021 (Saturday and Sunday)
Meet-up Time: 1:30pm on 21st August, 2021 (Sat)
Dismiss Time: 2pm on 22nd August, 2021 (Sun)
Venue: HKAYP Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp
Dress Code: CareER T-Shirt or Sportswear
Fee: Free of Charge!
Contact Persons: Alison (9165 8816) / Michelle (9165 0042)
Click here to register before 5th of July.*Priority will be given to Thriving Grass participants
If you have any questions regarding the OCamp, such as the CareER T-Shirt size or maybe you have special diet needs, please feel free to contact Alison (9165 8816) / Michelle (9165 0042).
Looking forward to meeting you!

CareER X TFHK Webinar: Capture Your Social Entrepreneurship Spirit
2021-08-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Meeting Room
Education is the ignition for positive change and growth. Is your dream to ignite the fire in others and inspire people? Do you wish to make social impact and support the next generation? If so, then this virtual event is made for you!
This year, we are partnering with the booming social enterprise Teach for Hong Kong (TFHK) to bring to you this webinar. TFHK is an organisation that strives to cultivate education equity through training young leaders to teach at underprivileged schools and carry out systematic changing schemes. Their CEO Henry Lee, staff member Rachael Chuang, and two of their fellowship members, Annabelle Tong and Samson Yuen, are invited to talk about their visions and social mission in this event. They will share their personal aspirations, experiences in social enterprise, and their view towards this career path. You will also get a chance to closely interact with them and discuss topics like community empowerment and branding of social enterprises. Through this webinar, you will be able to learn more about the culture and challenges of working at a social enterprise. If impact-making is your aspiration, or if you would like to explore career possibilities in the social enterprise sector, then you must not hesitate to sign up for this event!
CareER X TFHK Webinar: Capture Your Social Entrepreneurship Spirit
Date: 18 August 2021 (Wed)
Time: 12:00 nn to 14:00 pm
Venue: Online (zoom link TBC)
Language: Cantonese
Quota: 25 (Priority will be given to Thriving Grass Participants)
Contact Persons: Alison (9165 8816) / Emilia (emilia@career.org.hk)
Click here to register before the 9th of August.

Alumni Sharing – Honest Workplace Communication Regarding SENs and Leaning into Your Authentic Self
2021-04-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Hung To Centre, 6/F Hung To Center, 94-96 How Ming Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
???? Ever wonder how you can lean into self-acceptance with your SENs?
???? Ever had trouble articulating your needs to your employer and colleague effectively?
???? Do you wish to network with other fellow CareER members and alumni?
In this coming alumni sharing, we’re delighted to present you with an opportunity to network and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow CareER members and our two alumni, Cat Cheung and Jonathan Mok, on how to gain self-acceptance with your SENs and how to articulate your needs to your employer and colleague.
Our first speaker, Cat, is a graphic designer who believes in the importance of self-acceptance. She dedicates herself to better the world through graphic design and digital marketing.
Our second speaker, Jonathan, is a seasoned education professional who commits himself to the empowerment of the marginalised. He believes in the importance of articulating your special needs through skilful workplace communication.
Registration will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. An email will be sent to you upon successful registration.
Date: 30 April, 2021 (Fri)
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Venue: CareER Office*
Address: 6/F, Hung To Centre, 94 – 96 How Ming Street, Ngau Tau Kok, Kowloon
Language: Cantonese (English interpretation available upon request)
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Quota: 10
Register before 28 Apr, (Wed):https://forms.gle/28YCGQ3Wd98ppk1g6
*If COVID situation becomes worse again, we will change it to online
If you have any questions regarding the alumni sharing, please feel free to contact Alison on 9165 8816 or Michelle on 9165 0042.
Looking forward to meeting you!

Job Skills Training Workshop: Ignite Your Futuristic Career Possibility
2021-04-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting Room
Are you looking for an innovation-driven career? How much do you agree with the notion that “creativity is just connecting things”? Ever wonder what’re some of the most groundbreaking technologies out of a plethora of emerging accessibility and assistive technologies?
Come sign up for this event and spark conversations with professionals from the top-notch tech giant which is best-known for its trailblazing and breakthrough innovations!
Date: 9 April, 2021 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm
Format: Zoom (link to be sent via confirmation email)
Language: English
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Quota: 25 (Priority will be given to Thriving Grass Program participants)

CareER Jockey Club Thriving Grass Career Development Program 2021 Information Day
2021-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | CareER FaceBook Live, Hong Kong
CareER Jockey Club Thriving Grass Career Development Program 2021 Information Day
Date: 20 March 2021 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 nn
Venue: CareER Facebook Live Broadcast
Language: Cantonese
If you have any questions, please Contact Celina by celina@career.org.hk.

CareER Jockey Club Thriving Grass Career Development Program Virtual Graduation
2020-08-21 12:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Meeting Room
CareER Jockey Club Thriving Grass Career Development Program Virtual Graduation
Date: 21 August 2020 (Friday)
Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Language: Cantonese (interpretation services will be provided upon request)
Agenda (Please see attached file for more details):
12:30 – 13:20 Intern Sharing on Facebook live
13:20 – 14:00 Small Group Mingling at Zoom Breakout Room
Notes:

Please note that this webinar is compulsory for all CareER Jockey Club Thriving Grass Career Development Program participants.
For Thriving Grass Program participants who need to apply leave from work, CareER could provide attendance proof upon request.
An E-certificate will be sent to your email afterwards.

If you have any questions, please look for Celina by celina@career.org.hk or Alison by alison@career.org.hk.

Employer Lunch & Learn Webinar: Sharings on Gen Z and High Functional Autism (HFA)
2020-05-08 12:45 - 2020-12-30 13:45 | Virtual Meeting Room
Date: 8 May, Friday
Time: 12:45pm – 1:45pm
Format: Zoom Video Conference
Language: English

2nd Round-table Discussion in collaboration with Higher Education Institutions
2020-03-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Room
CareER 賽馬會「疾風草」職涯發展計劃
CareER Jockey Club “Thriving Grass” Career Development Program
2nd Round-table Discussion in collaboration with Higher Education Institutions
Date: 13 March 2020 (Fri)
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Format: Video Conference (Zoom, a video webinar software)
Language: Cantonese mostly
