In Brief
Government initiatives to help disabled find work
The government has launched a series of initiatives to help the disabled find work in the private sector, local communities, government departments and non-governmental organisations. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Matthew Cheung Kin-chung said at a recent legislative council session that these included encouraging social welfare agencies to promote the employment of the disabled, visiting district councils to encourage them to engage communities to employ people with disabilities, and organising seminars with professional bodies and chambers of commerce to introduce them to the various support services available if they choose to employ disabled employees. He said the government would also set up a website before the end of the year to consolidate the relevant information on employing the disabled compiled by various government departments. Last year, the selective placement division of the Labour Department provided employment services to 3,666 job seekers with disabilities, with 2,169 securing employment, he said.
Graduates still keen on financial careers despite crisis
University graduates are still eager to pursue a career in financial services despite the turmoil in the markets, a recent poll has found. When asked at a career day, organised by the Hong Kong Securities Institute, whether they would be keen to pursue a career in the financial sector, about two-thirds of about 200 students who attended said they remained interested, the institute said. The survey also found that respondents believed that networking opportunities, integrity and training, and education were the top three elements crucial for new entrants to develop their career in the industry.
