Training talent for challenging times l The HKBN Group joined the government's TOP training l 香港寬頻參與由青協推出、由香港特區政府防疫抗疫基 scheme for interns that is partnered by HKFYG. 金贊助下創造的就業計劃，計劃名為「資訊及通訊科 技人才培訓計劃」（Telecommunications Opportunities l The forward-looking telecommunications and Programme，英文簡稱 TOP）。 technology company has a refreshing and proactive approach to internships, as Manager for Talent l 香港寬頻持股管理人及經理（人才吸納及品牌建立） 梁 Acquisition & Branding Sandy Leung explains. 可欣女士指出，對具前瞻性的電訊及科技業公司來說， 他們樂意積極提供創新的實習計劃予青年。 l She is keen to unleash the potential of the younger generation and accelerate their l 她期望透過實習計劃幫助青年發揮潛能，並加強他們在 professional and personal growth. 專業及個人範疇的成長。
How does HKBN select and develop its interns? Some might think telecommunications is all about technology, but at HKBN we put our people – or as we call them, “talents”, above all else. This talent-first approach to business is what has driven our capabilities to innovate, even in Hong Kong’s intensively competitive landscape. Just as we build up our talents over the long term through entrepreneurship, continuous learning and development, as well as life-work priorities, we select our interns not only for their immediate impact but also for their future potential. Our programmes reflect this philosophy, we don’t just hone their “hard” skills with office-based experiences, we add a wide range of real-world exposure, so our interns will be much better equipped than their peers and thrive when faced with future challenges.
What was the focus of the Career Kickstarter programme? Even under normal circumstances, the gap between university and the practical working world is huge, and the pandemic has only widened the gap further. We provided participants with a place to learn and fail. They also built a two-way mentoring relationship with our top 1% executives whose professional achievements were an inspiration.
What do interns most need when they first arrive at HKBN? New graduates were facing unprecedented job-hunting challenges from COVID-19 and a prolonged economic downturn, so we wanted to do our part and offer muchneeded support. This is why we launched “#ToughTimesTogether - Career Kickstarter for Graduates”, Career Kickstarter for short. Last year, the programme set trainees off on an exciting three-month career journey with a plethora of opportunities.
Participants started off by choosing the area where they wanted broader exposure. Then, to help kickstart their careers, we matched each placement with three months of on-the-job training and mentorship. They benefited from an insider's look of the operations of a leading integrated telecom and technology solutions provider, from our innovative Barter & Bundle scheme for enterprise customers, building a 5G fibre backhaul for a local mobile network operator, to rolling out of various COVID-relief initiatives for society’s disadvantaged. 15
