Construction Industry Council - Annual Report 2024

ANNUAL REPORT 2024 125 OPERATIONAL REVIEW Distribution of “Construction Industry Lo Pan Rice” Construction Youth Exchange Programme in GBA 2024 – Learning at Guangdong University of Technology Construction Industry Council Youth Affairs Committee (CICYAC) was established in late 2022 to formulate the future direction of the youth development policy of the construction industry in Hong Kong, to recommend the short-term, medium- term and long-term plans to meet the needs of youth in their developmental stages, and to formulate a framework for the development of youth in the construction industry in Hong Kong, with clearer visions and work plan. In 2024, CICYAC organised or participated in various youth development activities for the construction industry, provided young people with opportunities to achieve a work-life balance and develop team spirit. Additionally, CICYAC led young practitioners to participate in volunteering services, encouraging youth to engage in community service and contribute positively to society. To provide youths of the Mainland and Hong Kong opportunities of understanding the development of construction industry in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and Hong Kong, CICYAC organised the 2024 Construction Industry Youth Exchange Programme in GBA in summer with 110 young people visited six GBA cities and more than 19 construction and technology industry factories, universities, as well as different cultural attractions, and met with industry leaders to exchange ideas. Construction Industry Council Youth Affairs Committee Construction Youth Exchange Programme in GBA 2024 – Visit Daya Bay Nuclear Station