Launched in the summer of 2002, the Youth Work Experience and Training Scheme (YWETS) is administered by the Labour Department, the scheme provides on-the-job training of six to twelve months for job-seeking youth aged 15-24 with below-degree education attainment. It enhances their work skills, experience, and credentials to brighten up their employment prospects.　

Throughout the period of employment and training, case managers will provide career counseling and support services to assist the young people under the YWETS. The training and counseling services for YWETS trainees will be delivered through participating Youth and Community Service centres, Community Development centres and CCHES institutes.