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Pursuit of academic/professional excellence, critical intellectual enquiry and life-long learning

Pursuit of academic/professional excellence, critical intellectual enquiry and life-long learning

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Career Readiness Training

Career Readiness Training is a series of engaging and empowering career seminars and workshops designed for students at all levels of study. The career preparation seminars and workshops take a comprehensive approach to support students’ transition from university to the professional world. Through these sessions, students will gain access to essential career planning tools and resources, while learning job application strategies, interview techniques and workplace skills. By exploring their interests and strengths, students are empowered to supercharge their career goals and overall employability as they embark on their career journey.

Career Readiness Training is a pre-approved programme under Credit Award Scheme for Out-of-classroom Learning Experiences. Students who successfully completed all sessions in the Programme will be eligible to earn one credit of the Credit Award Scheme by submitting an application to the Horizons Office for formal approval.


Enquiries: CareerTraining@cedars.hku.hk (Careers and Placement Section)


Non-local Student Career Preparation Series

Non-local Student Career Preparation Series is a tailored programme designed to equip non-local undergraduate and postgraduate students with the vital employability skills and knowledge needed for today’s competitive job markets in Hong Kong and beyond.

Focusing on professional expertise, cultural understanding, and strategic networking, the series comprises seminars, workshops, and networking events that provide practical guidance on work visa procedures, various workplace cultures and etiquette, and employment matters in addition to the job search and application strategies. Students are welcome to join a dedicated online community, which fosters peer support and confidence, empowering non-local students to navigate diverse career pathways and maximise their employability.


Enquiries: CareerTraining@cedars.hku.hk (Careers and Placement Section)


One-on-One Career Coaching

CEDARS offers exclusive career guidance and support to individual students, featuring a team of experienced career coaches and industry experts from diverse backgrounds, such as Banking and Finance, Accounting, Recruitment, Consulting, Technology, Engineering, Social Entrepreneurship and etc. They provide personalised guidance on job market information, job search strategies, application reviews, and interview preparation.

Each career coaching session typically lasts for 45 minutes. To make an appointment, simply book through our One-on-One Career Coaching Booking System and click "Start" to log in via your HKU portal. Students can book up to 5 sessions per academic year, and we recommend planning and making your appointment well in advance. Secure your spot and start your career journey! 

 

Enquiries: careercoaching@cedars.hku.hk (Careers and Placement Section)


HKU ITC STEM Internship Scheme

STEM Internship Scheme, launched by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), aims to motivate students to gain full-time work experience in innovation and technology (I&T) related fields during their studies, and to nurture their interest in pursuing I&T careers after graduation. This scheme is available to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in eligible programmes or majors, offering internship opportunities in STEM areas such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Financial Technologies, and Data Analytics.

 

Enquiries: stem@cedars.hku.hk (Careers and Placement Section)


Intern with Founder

Intern with Founder is an internship programme that helps develop students’ entrepreneurial capacities and mindset through hands-on intern opportunities with founders. The programme also builds bridges for entrepreneurial ventures to tap into the HKU talent pool. Students will be working closely with the founders of start‐up companies, innovation‐oriented companies, and entrepreneurial social ventures. The internship duration may range from eight weeks to one year, and can be either paid or non-paid in part‐time or full‐time mode.

Intern with Founder is a pre-approved programme under Credit Award Scheme for Out-of-classroom Learning Experiences. Students who successfully completed the Programme will be eligible to earn one credit of the Credit Award Scheme by submitting an application to the Horizons Office for formal approval.


Enquiries: CEDARS-HOUSE@cedars.hku.hk (Careers and Placement Section)


F:A:C:E: (Fascinating Arts and Cultural Experiences)

F:A:C:E: (Fascinating Arts and Cultural Experiences) is our dream to enrich campus life and learning with more intimate, interactive, vivid and face-to-face encounters of arts and culture. There are various salons and workshops that you are guaranteed the most enjoyable learning experience. Here you can find like-minded souls to discover this enchanting world together.


Enquiries: gened@hku.hk (General Education Team)


We are the World

‘We are the World’ is a series of interdisciplinary study of local, regional, and global issues. Universal values, human dignity and the future are widely discussed and explored. Newly curated programmes are organised every semester. All students are welcome to join.


Enquiries: gened@hku.hk (General Education Team)