YPTP.YWETS:
From September 2009, the Youth Pre-employment Training Programme (YPTP) and the
Youth Work Experience and Training Scheme (YWETS) have been integrated and enhanced
to provide a platform of diversified training and job search for young people. The
programme enables young people to better understand themselves and their work aptitudes
while enriching their job skills and experience so as to enhance their employability.
Eligibility:
Young school leavers aged 15 to 24 with educational attainment at sub-degree or
below level.
Content:
YPTP‧YWETS provides one-stop comprehensive pre-employment and on-the-job training
opportunities:
(1) Case Management Services (career guidance and support services)
(2) Pre-employment Training
- Core Course︰Job-search and Interpersonal Skills Training
- Elective Courses:
Elective Course I︰Discipline and Motivation Training
Elective
Course II︰ Computer Application Training
Elective Course III︰Job-specific Skills
Training
- Workplace Attachment Training
(3) On-the-job training
- On-the-job training of 6 to 12 months with salary
- Off-the-job Vocational Training
Training Allowance:
Trainees with 80% attendance or above in courses under YPTP‧YWETS are entitled to
a training allowance at a rate of $30 per valid training day.
Enquiry:
Prince Edward:2339 3769 Sau Mau Ping:2727 6188
Tuen Mun:2456 0770 Yuen Long:2474 7986
Cheung Chau:2981 1441