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First digital VPET international conference in Hong Kong

When technology and vision meet to set sights on skilling future-ready talent 

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Mr Tony Tai, VTC Chairman (second from left) chaired the thematic session on digital skills in the workplace.

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The rise of new technologies and innovation is reshaping the future of work and the kinds of skills needed by those in the workforce. To cope with these changes, modern-day Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) plays a key role in empowering today’s youth to become tomorrow’s talent. Hosted by the Education Bureau (EDB) and the Vocational Training Council (VTC) on May 15, the VPET International Conference 2020 featured 25 experts and speakers from Europe, America, Asia and Hong Kong – all exploring the issues surrounding the future of VPET and skills development. 

Themed “Skilling for the Future”, VPET International Conference 2020 made use of the latest technology to provide a borderless platform and engage viewers from 50 countries to explore ideas on VPET and skills development in the new age, garnering over 10,000 online views. 

In his opening remarks, Mr Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government, addressed the conference, “To meet the human resources needs of the ever-evolving economy, it is of paramount importance to ensure an adequate supply of talent who are well equipped with the skills in-demand for the future, which I refer to as applied skills to integrate different knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes. In this regard, VPET can provide students with a dynamic learning experience, integrating practical training at the workplace with the acquisition of generic soft skills and technological acumen.”

 

 

 

 

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