Program Timeline
Programme Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Feb | Roundtable for SEN Professionals A half day workshop which brings together all SEN campus coordinators and experts in local and overseas to share best practices in providing best support to students / graduates. A great opportunity to meet other educational professions who are specialise in and passionate about SEN. |
| Mar | Information Day A half-day programme information session for: 1. Student and graduates with disabilities and SEN who're interested in exploring more career possibilities through this programme 2. Inclusive employers who're looking for different talents 3. SEN professionals or coordinators at universities who wish to understand more about this programme and explore collaboration opportunity |
| May - Nov | Coaching and Counselling To maximise their learning throughout the programme, some participants will receive professional one-to-one coaching or counselling services depending on the personal assessment results. |
| Apr - Nov | Job Skills Training Workshop Job Skills Training Workshop, covering CV writing, mock interviews, career advice and coaching, will be held three times a year. This workshop will be carried out on a group basis by instructors with expertise in HR and talent acquisition. |
| Apr - Nov | Employers' Workshop A half-day Employer Workshop targeting potential and existing inclusive employers with internship offers. During the workshop, there are best practice lectures and panels showcasing successful hiring cases of talent with disabilities and SEN to foster understanding of inclusive employment. |
| Jun (TBC) | Company Visit Participants will be given a half-day Job Shadowing opportunity or attend a Workplace Tour. Those participants will be able to meet with professionals to gain real-world insights into career development. |
| Jun – Sep | Summer Internship The Programme provides participants internship opportunities to gain real work experience, explore their interests and develop professional skills and competence. There will be a wide range of internship offers across industries, such as NGOs, social enterprises, start-ups and corporates. Interns will receive one-to-one support and guidance from the mentors provided by their employers. |
| Jul – Aug (TBC) | Inclusive Leadership Training Summer Camp A two-day leadership training summer camp aims to bring participants with disabilities and SEN together and build a support network. Through team-building activities, participants will gain understanding of each other’s unique ability, gain confidence in yourself and in others, and develop soft skills such as problem-solving and communication skills. |
| Sep | Graduation Ceremony for Summer Interns To celebrate the success of the internship programme, certificates will be presented to the participants and their employers at the Graduation Ceremony. |
| Throughout the year | Step-by-Step Employment Support CareER will provide each participant individualised employment support throughout the Programme, including pre-interview preparation, post-interview review, workplace adaptation, job familiarisation, mid-term and final evaluations. |
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@career.org.hk