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Career-related Experiences Seminar

Join Vivian Lau, CEO of Junior Achievement Hong Kong, in an informative seminar about the organization's career-related experiences and programs aimed at inspiring and preparing young people for success in the global economy. Discover how Junior Achievement is dedicated to educating students about business, economics, and entrepreneurship through quality activities-based programs. Learn about their partnerships with over 170 companies, their awards and recognitions, and the valuable learning opportunities they offer to students, teachers, and business volunteers. Don't miss this chance to gain international exposure and develop essential skills for a successful future!

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Career-related Experiences Seminar

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  1. Career-related Experiences Seminar Vivian Lau Chief Executive Officer

  2. About Junior Achievement (JA)

  3. Junior Achievement Worldwide • Founded in 1919 • Dedicated to educating young people about business, economics, and free enterprise through quality activities-based programs • Currently serving more than 7 million students in over 100 countries a year

  4. Junior Achievement Hong Kong • Established in 2001 • Registered non-profit-making charitable organization • Launched 15 programs • Over 28,000 students in 200 schools • Over 3,000 business volunteers from 170 companies

  5. Caring Company Outstanding Partnership Project Award 2006/07 for the partnership with ExxonMobil, presented by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service Long Standing Partner award - Goldman Sachs CTW 10th Year Anniversary award Awards & Recognition of JA

  6. Best Performer in Resource Mobilization of Asia Pacific NGO award by Resource Alliance & Citigroup Caring Company Outstanding Partnership Project Award 2004/05 for the partnership with HSBC on Company Programme, presented by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service Awards & Recognition of JA

  7. Our Mission To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy

  8. JA Programs Understanding the world of work and market economics Financial & Economics Literacy Career Aspiration Essential Life-wide Values Entrepreneurship Business Plan Program Global Business Ethics Tertiary MMBiz Success Skills Company Programme Global Business Ethics Upper Secondary Job Shadowing MESE New Leaders Lower Secondary Personal Economics New Leaders Our Nation Our Region Our Community Our World Our City Our Families Ourselves Primary

  9. A Bridge between Schools and World of Work High-quality activities-based business programs Financial support Devoted staff Trained business volunteers Schools Business JA

  10. Program Partners Program Manager Companies/ Workplace School Link Teacher JA Students Business Volunteers

  11. International Exposure for Students Canadian National Junior Achievement Conference (CANJAC) Annual international forum for over 150 Company Programme student delegates from all over the world to meet and exchange their experience and learning International Junior Leadership Conference in Florida USA A one-week students conference on global business for students from over 40 countries to convene and polish up their learning on world economy

  12. International Exposure for Students Hewlett-Packard Global Business Challenge (HPGBC) Annual competition for students to polish their decision making skills with over 1,200 teams from over 100 countries Global Business Ethics Contest Hong Kong student won 2nd Place in a worldwide ethical contest, Global Business Ethics Youth Forum in USA

  13. Key Learning for Students “JA programs have give me a valuable opportunity to put theories into practice. I have learnt how to tackle problems and communicate with companions effectively.” Yeung Tung Wai, student from Belilios Public School “JA programs helped me understand what abilities I need to improve. I see how importantteamwork and creativity are. We all find the key to make the impossible to be POSSIBLE!” Ken Lee, student from TWGHs Kwok Yat Wai College “The business volunteers introduce me to the real working world. I cherish every cheer shared with my volunteers, whom I seek support and encouragements from.” Dorothy Ma, student from Sacred Heart Canossian College

  14. Key Learning for Students Entrepreneurship, creative thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, leadership Financial literacy, planning, making choices, budgeting, planning Career aspiration, attitude, interpersonal effectiveness, taking responsibilities, following directions Essential life-wide values, ethics, respect, reliability, responsibility, integrity, fairness and citizenship

  15. Commitment of JA • Build bridges between business and education • Engage support of over 170 companies, e.g. HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, Citigroup, CLP Power, Goldman Sachs, KMB, ExxonMobil, Fedex Express • Supply internationally-adopted program materials • Provide training, support, and guidanceto business volunteers and teachers • Ensure quality experiencesfor students, teachers and business volunteers

  16. Support from Business Volunteers • Sharing experiences and insights • Leading discussions and activities • Volunteers are… Mentors Facilitators Role-modelsEthics Advisors Coaches Advisors Consultants Friends Motivators Guides Career Counselors

  17. Partnership with Schools & Teachers Support from Schools and Teachers • Create a positive learning environment and commitment to learn • Communicate with the business volunteer regarding: • Student characteristics • School rules and school calendar • Feedback for business volunteers • Help to manage the classroom • Provide feedback to JA

  18. Partnership with Schools & Teachers Teachers also enjoy the experience too! • Come face-to-face with business leaders • Interact with business volunteers from different industries

  19. The Impact Created

  20. JA Program evaluations 2005/06 –results confirm the value of programs The Impact Created

  21. The Impact Created

  22. Career-related Experiences Seminar Vivian Lau Chief Executive Officer

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