In her welcome remarks, Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director, said the 31st Education and Careers Expo serves as a platform for jobseekers and students looking to connect with employers and institutions, helping them to get valuable advice on career options and education opportunities.

Officiating at this morning’s opening ceremony were (from left) Gladys Yam, Deputy Executive Director of Vocational Training Council, Stefan Bredohl, Deputy Consul General of German Consulate General Hong Kong, Thomas Gnocchi, Head of office of the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director, Chris Sun, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Okada Kenichi, Consul General of Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong, Marc Lamy, Acting Consul General of Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau and Albert Cheng, Executive Director of Construction Industry Council.

The officiating guests took a tour around the Education & Careers Expo fairground.

The education section features four zones, including the Local Education Zone, Overseas & Mainland China Education Zone ,Continuing Education Zone and the Youth Square.

The Careers section of the expo provides information on various industries. The Hong Kong Vocational Training Council (HKVTC) will introduce new technologies and skills during the seminars to help students better prepare for the future.

More than 90 inspiring events will be held during the expo, including performances by Correctional Services Dog Unit, seminars on higher education, working holidays, internships as well as sharing on different careers.