Easyschoolconnect

Working with schools in Hong Kong to build a better learning and growth environment is a core area for the Federation. The launch of a new service platform called EasySchoolConnect will be at the heart of this commitment to youth.

Goal and targets

HKFYG provides professional services for schools every year and is now offering more effective liaison via the dedicated services platform: EasySchoolConnect.

Existing and customized services

• counselling • employment • leadership training • parenting advice • provision of venue facilities

Functionality for teachers

Rapid Enquiry Response Service Designated School Liaison Officer All-rounded Support Service from the Federation Educational Resources for Teachers and Welfare Resources for Students Qualified Instructors Matching (Phase 2)

More details

Enquiries EasySchoolConnect enquiry@easyschoolconnect.hk

Building bridges

the HKFYG Mainland Affairs Office

With the rapid development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), professional youth services and youth work have grown in parallel, bringing with them new prospects for the Federation to build bridges with its counterparts in mainland China.

In response, the newly established HKFYG Mainland Affairs Office (MAO) will build on mutual cooperation with mainland China over the next three years, promoting youth services in the GBA while expanding and strengthening its youth work there.

Coordination and collaboration

The MAO has two goals. First, to coordinate this effort with that of HKFYG units in Hong Kong. In order to achieve efficiency, staff will be located mainly in GBA cities. Second, to develop and expand collaboration with professional youth services in the GBA.

Youth counselling and youth crime prevention as well as social work training are among the Federation’s strong points so there will be reinforced efforts to streamline cooperation in these spheres and harmonize professional certification at GBA universities. Two-way professional exchange and training for social work will also promote the growth of complementary knowledge and experience.

Entrepreneurship support

A new Hong Kong Youth Support Station will provide services for young Hongkongers living, studying, interning, working or starting up businesses in the GBA. Services for entrepreneurs will include training and network-building to back up a GBA Skill Learning Programme with field trips, corporate internships, mentor exchanges, special lectures, career exploration and planning consultations. Another new departure will be the “Young Startup Pioneer in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area” which is destined to strengthen connections between GBA entrepreneurial incubators. This will support Hong Kong young people’s efforts to establish new firms and build a community.

Flagship events

HKFYG exchange events focus on understanding rapid developments in mainland China and once the covid-19 epidemic in the region is under control these will again include activities such as “High-speed Youth Rail” taking 1,000 young Hongkongers on the high-speed train to visit GBA and other cities.

Another HKFYG flagship event will be “China Week.” This regular activity before the summer vacation every year is for secondary school students. It explores the history and cultural development of mainland China with the aim of strengthening a sense of national identity.

Training for volunteering and school for life skills

HKFYG has rich experience in promoting youth volunteering so in conjunction with the 2025 National Games to be held in Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao, there will be large-scale recruitment and training of volunteers as well as cooperative training with volunteer service centres in GBA cities.

A feasibility study will also be undertaken on setting up a college in the GBA where young people from mainland cities, Macao and Hong Kong might get together to explore their options for further education.