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September 30, 2015

Who is Willing to Take up Positions in Public Affairs?

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 03 Governance and Constitutional Development Who is Willing to Take up Positions in Public Affairs? 30 September, 2015 Young people’s participation in society is an important element of sustainable social development because it increases their sense of belonging and commitment to society. It also allows young people to unleash their creativity and uniqueness, and to help create the society that they envision. Three decades ago, the United Nations made “Participation, Development, Peace” the theme of the first International Youth Year, defining the role of young people in the participation of national and social affairs, economic […]

August 27, 2015

What can the Younger Generation do for an Aged Society?

The Youth I.D.E.A.S. announced its latest report on What can the Younger Generation do for an Aged Society? The Youth I.D.E.A.S. has released its second study on “What can the Younger Generation do for an Aged Society?” The Study found that the young respondents are willing to take responsibility for caring for their own parents (average score 8.31), but have little confidence that the next generation will take care of them (average score 5.26). They do not consider the elderly a social burden. Furthermore, the young respondents are worried about their future lives, mainly in terms of finances, health […]

August 27, 2015

What can the Younger Generation do for an Aged Society?

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 02 Society and Livelihood What can the Younger Generation do for an Aged Society? 27 August, 2015 The ageing population is a global trend. According to the Census and Statistics Department’s recent estimate[1] of Hong Kong’s population, the proportion aged 65 or above is projected to rise markedly, from 13% in 2011 to 30% in 2041. This means a gradual change from one elder for every three persons in the population, to almost one for every seven. The rise in the median population age may also reflect this trend. It is estimated that the […]

July 30, 2015

The Opportunities of Vocational Training for Youth Employment

The Youth I.D.E.A.S. announced its latest report on The Opportunities of Vocational Training for Youth Employment The new Youth I.D.E.A.S. (established by HKFYG Youth Research Centre) has released its first study on the opportunities offered by vocational training for youth employment. Data gathered during an online survey found that only a minority (18.2%) think that vocational training educational credentials receive recognition in Hong Kong. 32.0% of the 941 14-25 year-olds surveyed have an impression that vocational training is for those “who are not able to go to the university”. 44.8% think that their prospects with vocational training would be […]

July 30, 2015

The Opportunities of Vocational Training for Youth Employment

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 01 Employment and Economic Development The Opportunities of Vocational Training for Youth Employment 30 July, 2015 There is a strong demand for staffing in Hong Kong. According to a paper on Manpower Projection produced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government, the total labour supply in 2022 is projected to fall short of the total requirements by 120,000. Local surveys also show that there are severe labour shortages in professional and technical roles in specific industries such as construction and health care. The situation is unlikely to be resolved in the foreseeable future. […]

July 13, 2015