Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology and The Hong Kong Association for Computer Education Join Hands to Promote I&T Education in Secondary Schools

Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT), a member institution of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Hong Kong Association for Computer Education (HKACE) on 15 June 2024 to jointly promote IT talent development and provide professional development opportunities for secondary school teachers and students, thereby fostering the innovation and technology development in Hong Kong. Witnessed by Prof. Wong Kam Fai, Honorary Chairman of HKACE and Ir. Dr. Eric Liu, Deputy Executive Director of VTC, the MoU was signed by Principal Chu Kam-tim, Chairman of HKACE and Dr. John Hui, Principal of HKIIT. Through this collaboration, HKIIT and HKACE will leverage their resources and expertise to deliver specialised workshops designed to enhance technical skills and knowledge of secondary school teachers and students, promoting Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET), enhancing students' interest in IT, nurturing more outstanding IT talents in Hong Kong, and further driving the innovation and technology (I&T) development. HKACE will provide professional advice to HKIIT, enabling them to tailor upskilling and reskilling workshops for secondary school teachers and technicians through HKIIT’s "SkillsUP" in-service training service, ensuring continuous professional development for jobs in demand. HKIIT will also offer taster programmes for secondary school students to deepen their understanding of the IT industry and ignite their interest in field of IT. HKACE will offer necessary support including promotion and coordination with secondary schools, and provide recommendations for talented secondary students who have participated in the taster programmes, recommending their admission to HKIIT programmes. This collaboration aims to facilitate a smooth transition for students interested in pursuing further education in IT. HKIIT and HKACE will also organise joint competitions and activities to engage students and cultivate their interest in IT. These events will provide students with opportunities to showcase their IT skills, creativity and innovation. With the partnership with HKACE, HKIIT aims to equip secondary school teachers, technicians and students with the latest knowledge and development trends in the IT field, creating broader development opportunities for them, while at the same time promoting IT talent development and injecting new impetus into Hong Kong I&T development.