Hong Kong Federation of Women

HKFW -- Youth Leadership Training Programme

Foreword

At the 21st century, economy is knowledge-based and competition is global and keen. On account of this, the grooming of our youth as leaders of to-morrow to take up social and political responsibilities of our society becomes an important and urgent need. Through systematic and versatile training, Hong Kong Federation of Women (HKFW) takes an active role in training young female leaders of to-morrow, developing their talents and building up their strengths and ability so as to lead the society of Hong Kong towards further improvement and substantial development.

Objectives

Nurturing young female leaders to become deeply rooted in Hong Kong; to cultivate in them the sense of belonging to Hong Kong and China and to broaden their international scope of vision.
Encouraging young women to be concerned with our community and to render their services towards its well- being.
Liaising with youth organizations from Hong Kong , the Mainland and overseas for the enhancement of cultural exchange.

Entry Requirements

Participants must be young women under 30 years of age and proficient in Chinese and English, either working or pursuing tertiary education in Hong Kong .
Applicants should submit together with the application form an essay (no more than 500 words) in either Chinese or English on the topics of !��My Expectations on Young Women Leadership Training Programme!�L or !��My Ambition for our Society!�L. Application form must be submitted to HKFW on or before April 30, 2005.

Selection and Programme Fee

Members of the Youth Leaders Sub-Committee of HKFW will form a selection committee for selection purpose.
Priority of acceptance will be given to those applicants recommended by members of the Council, the Youth Leaders Sub-Committee and the Entrepreneurs Committee of HKFW; or by school signatories and current employers.
The training programme is free of charge. However, a deposit of HK$500 is required. This amount will be refunded to trainees who have satisfied the minimum attendance requirement of 80% of the programme and have shown commendable attitude at the training sessions.

Training Schedule

11 June 2005 Orientation Programme and Press Conference

2-3 July 2005 Training Workshop

13-14August 2005 Camp - Acquaintance with Mainland and HKSAR

24 September 2005 Entrepreneurship Study Tour

September 2005 - January 2006 Voluntary Services & Proposal Writing Competition

December 2005 Legislative Council Visit and Mock Debate

January 2006 Speech Day

Awards

A study tour to the Mainland will be arranged. Interviews with national leaders of China , visit and exchange with the All-China Women Federation and other women and youth organizations will be arranged.
In completion of the training, those having completed the training programme with attendance of not less than 80%, will be issued a certificate listing all the training courses attended.
Those with excellent and outstanding results and commendable attitudes will be presented the !��Eager Participation!�L, !��Outstanding Performance!�L, !��The Best Proposal Writing!�L awards.
They will be invited to join the !��HKFW!XYouth Leaders Working Group!�L to further enhance their leadership skills and qualities.

Honorary Advisors

Dr. The Hon. Rita Fan, GBS, JP President, Legislative Council

Ms. Shelley Lee, JP HKFW Hon. Advisor

Dr. Lily Chiang Vice Chairman, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce

Mrs. Kathryn Louey, BBS Chairman, Wai Hung Charitable Foundation

The Hon. Bernard Chan, JP Member, Legislative Council

Prof. S. C. Lam Chairman, The Action for Vision Foundation

Enquiries

Tel: 2833 6131 (Miss Chow) Fax: 2833 6909

E-mail: catchow@hkfw.org Website: http://www.hkfw.org

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