​Hong Kong Customs today (October 25) held the "Customs YES" Summer Internship Programme 2024 Certificate Presentation Ceremony at the Customs Headquarters Building to present certificates of appreciation and certificates of internship to the representatives of the supporting organisations and "Customs YES" members respectively.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho, said that Hong Kong Customs has been organising the Summer Internship Programme for four consecutive years. This year, it offered over 130 internship positions locally and in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), attracting over 900 applications from young people. The success of the programme relies on the active involvement of the supporting organisations which have enabled the young people to gain valuable internship experience and lay a foundation for their future career paths.
This year's programme covers three main focuses, including (1) offering internship positions as assistants to Legislative Council (LegCo) members for the first time. Through the preparation of industry consultation, policy research, and grassroots family visits, the interns could obtain an in-depth understanding of the work of LegCo members and encourage the young people to participate in public service; (2) offering GBA internship positions for the second consecutive year, allowing young people to deepen their understanding of the Mainland job market, build valuable networks and support their future career development within the GBA; and (3) expanding the application of the internship programme from tertiary students to secondary school students, enriching their learning experience and allowing them to equip themselves at an early stage through diversified vocational training.
In the coming year, Customs will collaborate with business partners to provide more local and GBA summer internship positions for young people to enhance their employment competitiveness and broaden their horizons.
Ends/Friday, October 25, 2024
