Government Career Fair launched at CityU to attract young talent for Hong Kong's civil service.

2024-09-11 15:48 Last Updated At：18:08

SCS: Join the Government, build Hong Kong's future (with photos/video)

The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, today (September 11) officiated at the opening ceremony of the Government Career Fair at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) with the Provost and Deputy President of the university, Professor Lee Chun-sing, to launch a series of Government Career Fairs to be held at local universities. She toured the exhibition booths of various government departments and encouraged university students to join the Government and build Hong Kong's future.

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Mrs Yeung said, as the largest employer in Hong Kong, the Government provides young people with different types and natures of career development opportunities. Last year, the Government held large-scale career fairs at three universities and received an enthusiastic response from students, with many of them visiting exhibition booths of different departments to obtain information and enquire about details. This year, the Government is stepping up its efforts by organising Government Career Fairs at 10 local universities from mid-September to early October. Highlighting that the work of the civil service was meaningful and challenging, she encouraged students interested in pursuing a career in the civil service to first understand their aspirations and interests, and plan early to equip themselves for the application process.

To deepen students' understanding of the work of different grades in the Government, 30 bureaux and departments of the government took part in the Government Career Fair at CityU today. Staff from the respective government departments answered students' questions on the spot while some departments gave careers talks. Many students visited the fair at lunchtime or during their break to find out more.

Today's career fair covered over 50 civil service grades, including Administrative Officer (AO), Executive Officer II (EOII), Assistant Labour Officer II, Government Counsel, Legal Aid Counsel, Engineering Graduate, Assistant Environmental Protection Officer, Government Chemist, Official Languages Officer II, Transport Officer II (TOII), Town Planner, Survey Officer, Accounting Officer II, Valuation Officer, Analyst/Programmer II, Assistant Programme Officer, Assistant Curator II, Liaison Officer II, and education-related posts, as well as various positions in the disciplined services.

Mrs Yeung added that the annual joint recruitment exercise for several graduate grades will be launched this Saturday (September 14) to recruit young talent and inject new blood into the civil service. University students who are aspiring to serve the community and contribute to Hong Kong, and are ready to take on challenges are welcome to apply, unleash their potential, and pursue their dreams. To further enhance e-government services, applicants should submit their applications through the online application system on the Civil Service Bureau webpage.

The joint recruitment exercise covers four civil service grades this year, namely AO, EOII, Assistant Trade Officer II and TOII. Undergraduate students who will graduate in 2025 or 2026 can also apply for the positions in advance this year. The deadline for applications is October 4. Candidates interested in the joint recruitment exercise must attain the requisite results in the relevant paper(s) in the Common Recruitment Examination and the Basic Law and National Security Law Test. For details, please refer to the Civil Service Bureau press release.

HKC Launches AI Literacy Initiative to Empower Citizens in Digital Era

Speech by SITI at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Workshop on New Concepts and Approaches of AI Literacy Enhancement Actions for Public in Chengdu

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Workshop on New Concepts and Approaches of AI Literacy Enhancement Actions for the Public in Chengdu today (July 25):

(Deputy Director of the Cyberspace Administration of China, Mr Wang Jingtao), (Member of the Standing Committee and Director General of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Sichuan Provincial Committee, Ms Zheng Li), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Good afternoon. AI is reshaping the global landscape of technology, industry, and social development at an unprecedented pace. It is essential to enhance public AI literacy so that our citizens can navigate this digital era safely and confidently. It is my pleasure to share with you how Hong Kong, China (HKC), enhances AI literacy for the public at today's workshop.

HKC is fully committed to fostering AI literacy across all sectors of society. Through the "AI for All" Inclusive Programme, we are adopting a tiered and collaborative model to support the needs of different segments of the community. Tier 1, Basics for All, promotes AI awareness and responsible use of AI for students, parents, the elderly and underprivileged groups. Tier 2, Professional Empowerment, equips university students, young researchers and professionals by translating their knowledge into practical skills and employability. Tier 3, Practical Enhancement, supports working professionals and small and medium-sized enterprises in strengthening efficiency and competitiveness through applied AI knowledge.

To further broaden public understanding, we launched an eight-episode TV series, "AI Masters Series", this year on free television channels at prime time, bringing AI education into every household. Throughout the series, we invited leading AI experts and industry leaders to share their insights through a lively and engaging approach to present complex technological knowledge as easy-to-understand content, thereby enhancing public awareness of the safe application, future trends and opportunities of AI, making AI a natural part of our social fabric.

Emerging technologies bring vast opportunities, yet the convergence of AI, governance and cybersecurity has become one of the defining challenges of our time. HKC has responded decisively by launching the Ethical AI Framework and the Hong Kong Generative AI Technical and Application Guideline to provide guidance for projects to develop and apply AI technologies in a responsible and ethical manner.

We are also advancing AI-related cybersecurity initiatives to further promote safe AI applications and deepen public awareness. For example, the Secure AI@Work Enablement Campaign boosts the safe application of AI technologies in the workplace. We will also hold the Cyber Attack and Defence Elite Training and Tournament next month, offering free training and simulated practical exercises to nurture cybersecurity talents and strengthen their capability to leverage AI in countering cyber threats.

In parallel, we are equipping our government workforce for the future. This year, we are rolling out online foundation AI training courses for all civil servants. Covering core concepts, guidelines, usage principles and ethical consideration, these courses enable civil servants to apply AI in a more effective and secure manner, with the ultimate goal of delivering more quality and responsive public services to our citizens.

Widespread understanding and secure adoption of AI lay the foundation for an AI-ready society. Through deepening exchanges and strengthening collaboration, let us build an AI-literate Asia-Pacific community where every citizen is empowered to grow and thrive in this AI era. Thank you.

Government Career Fair launched at CityU to attract young talent for Hong Kong's civil service.

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