Construction Mentorship Programme
Organizer
Construction Industry Council Youth Affairs Committee (CICYAC)
Duration
April to December 2025 (9 months)
Programme Objectives
- Facilitate interaction and learning between young professionals in the construction industry and secondary school students.
- Broaden students' perspectives through the guidance of young construction professionals.
- Assist students in exploring career planning and understanding the diverse job opportunities within the construction industry.
- Enhance students' future aspirations, encouraging a positive and proactive attitude.
Application Link
https://forms.office.com/r/A3Lz0ZgdJa
Programme Details
- The programme will be implemented in a one-on-one pairing format.
- Pairing will be arranged by CICYAC, with each student matched with a young construction professional as a mentor.
- Mentors will provide guidance and advice on career planning, academic/career choices, financial management, and maintaining a positive mindset.
Eligibility Criteria
Mentors |
- Young professionals in the construction industry (45 years old or below).
- At least 5 years of experience in the construction industry.
- Willing to communicate with young people.
- Responsible, caring, and patient, and agree to participate in the programme voluntarily.
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Students |
- Secondary school Form 3 to Form 6 students.
- Interested in improving their career planning through the programme.
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Roles and Responsibilities
Mentors |
- Lead students in participating in activities organized by the Construction Industry Council, Hong Kong Institute of Construction, and CICYAC.
- Broaden students' horizons, inspire them to establish or improve their career plans, and help them build confidence and a positive attitude.
- Assist students in setting personal development plans.
- Understand students' difficulties from a peer perspective, provide effective solutions, and share relevant experiences.
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Students |
- Explore personal potential and development directions.
- Enhance knowledge and skills.
- Gain a network of experienced professionals.
- Willing to communicate and accept others' opinions.
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Selection and Pairing Arrangements
- Both mentors and students must attend interviews. Students from Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) families will be given priority.
- The selection committee will interview participants and pair them based on personality, gender, age, interests, residence, and career aspirations.
- If there are more student applicants than mentors, with the mentors' consent, one mentor can lead up to four students.
Activity Schedule
Date |
Activities |
Early March 2025 |
Mentor interviews |
Early March 2025 |
Student interviews |
Mid-March 2025 |
Confirmation of mentor and student lists and pairing |
Mid-March 2025 |
Notification of selection and pairing results |
End of March 2025 |
Mentor workshop |
April 2025 |
Launch of the "Construction Industry Mentorship Programme" |
January 2026 |
Sharing session |
Scholarship
Students who complete the entire programme will receive a scholarship of HKD 2000.
Application Period
From now until 28 February 2025
Application Link
https://forms.office.com/r/A3Lz0ZgdJa
Number of Participants
10 mentors and 40 students (final number determined by CICYAC)
Note
Participants must attend all activities.
Enquiry Email
[email protected]