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How Hong Kong can turn 30,000 youth placements into lasting careers

How Hong Kong can turn 30,000 youth placements into lasting careers
South China Morning Post Tuesday 03 November 2026, 08:30 UTC By Kun Tian 1 min read
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Hong Kong will launch a 30,000-place youth employment and internship programme in the first quarter of 2027. Before applications open, the government should decide what it is buying: a temporary increase in headcount or a durable increase in professional capability. The distinction matters because the entry-level labour market is already changing.

Hong Kong will launch a 30,000-place youth employment and internship programme in the first quarter of 2027. Before applications open, the government should decide what it is buying: a temporary increase in headcount or a durable increase in professional capability. The distinction matters because the entry-level labour market is already changing. According to an annual survey by Baptist University, the starting-pay advantage of bachelor’s degree holders over sub-degree graduates narrowed by 17... [Image text:] A0 LASS Scanme to Make interview appointments now AD En
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