Labour Department Hosts Job Fair for Middle-Aged and Elderly Job Seekers on October 17-18 in Wan Chai.

Over 2 500 quality job vacancies to be offered at Re-employment Allowance Pilot Scheme Job Fair

The Labour Department (LD) will hold the Re-employment Allowance Pilot Scheme (REA Scheme) Job Fair at Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai on October 17 and 18, providing a large number of vacancies from various industries for job seekers, particularly middle-aged and elderly people.

Around 60 organisations will participate in the two-day job fair, offering over 2 500 quality full-time or part-time job vacancies from various industries, including retail, catering, hotel, manufacturing and transport industries. More than 20 and 30 organisations will set up booths and conduct recruitment on the spot on their respective days. A wide variety of positions will be offered, including engineer, assistant branch manager, concierge, nurse, administrative officer, legal assistant, engineering supervisor, accounting/book-keeping clerk, assistant digital marketing officer, meal assembly services operator, cook, bookstore assistant, clinical assistant, Chinese medicine dispenser and packaging assistant. Most vacancies offer monthly salaries ranging from $11,000 to $24,000. Around 81 per cent of the vacancies are full-time jobs. About 97 per cent of the vacancies require a Secondary Seven education level or below. Around 60 per cent are open to job seekers without relevant work experience. Job seekers can visit the LD's Interactive Employment Service website (www.jobs.gov.hk) for more details of the vacancies.

Job seekers can submit job applications during the event and may be selected for on-the-spot interviews. They can also make enquiries on the LD's employment services and details of REA Scheme at its counter inside the venue. In addition, the job fair on October 17 includes an experience-sharing session featuring artist Kwok Chun-on and REA Scheme participants. The service organisation of REA Scheme and various employers will also deliver talks on the same day.

The job fair will be held from 11am to 5.30pm at 1/F, Southorn Stadium, 111 Johnston Road, Wan Chai (near MTR Wan Chai Station Exit A3). Admission is free, with final admission time at 5pm each day.

LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council (LegCo) delegation (the delegation), led by the President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, began a four-day duty visit in Japan today (December 21) to strengthen ties with Japan and gain a deeper understanding of the latest situations and opportunities of the country in the areas of trade, culture and tourism, fisheries and agriculture, and food safety.

Upon arrival in Tokyo, the delegation had dinner and exchanged views with representatives of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo. Members and the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Miss Winsome Au, discussed issues such as fostering the bilateral economic and trade relations between Hong Kong and Japan, attracting investment, and promoting Hong Kong tourism. Members also gained insight into the latest developments of Japanese culture, and explored the opportunities for collaboration between Hong Kong and Japan’s cultural industries. Mr Leung expressed gratitude to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo for their assistance in facilitating this duty visit.

The delegation will continue their duty visit in Japan tomorrow (December 22).

The delegation is led by Mr Leung. The Deputy delegation leader is the Chairman of the Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee, Mr Tommy Cheung. Other participating Subcommittee members are Mr Jeffrey Lam, Mr Dominic Lee, Ms Nixie Lam, Ms Joephy Chan, Mr Tang Fei and Mr Yim Kong.

LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases