Many congratulations to our IT graduate of Higher Diploma in Cloud and Data Centre Administration, KA CHI WAN, who has won a Bronze Medal in the Cloud Computing trade at the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France!

This remarkable achievement in Cloud Computing showcases the hands-on skills and practical knowledge being developed throughout the training. Ka-chi’s success is not only about the medal but also represents countless hours of hard work, dedication, and real-world experience. The hands-on training provided has equipped him with the skills to excel, and it’s truly inspiring to see his efforts recognised on an international stage!

In addition to the bronze medal, our graduates were also awarded the Medallions for Excellence in the following trades: 🏆 Mobile Applications Development (Competitor NG Kai-shing) 🏆 3D Digital Game Art (Competitor CHEUNG Ho-yin)

These accomplishments highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of IT education. We are proud of their achievements and eagerly anticipate what the future holds for our talented graduates.

A heartfelt thank you to all the teachers, staff, and everyone involved in supporting our competitors on their journey. Let's join us to celebrate and congratulate them for their remarkable achievements and promote the success of Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET)!

In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival on 17th September, the night sky over Victoria Harbour was illuminated for the first time with a drone show at 8 PM. The Hong Kong Tourism Board’s Mid-Autumn Festival Drone Show featured 1,000 drones, creating dynamic patterns that resembling the Jade Rabbit, mooncakes, traditional rabbit lanterns, and transforming into fire dragons soaring across the sky. HKIIT students and teachers were honoured to participate, assisting in the technical and operational aspects during the rehearsals and witnessing this vibrant event that integrated elements of technology with traditional celebrations.

Students from HKIIT’s "Games and Animation" and "Theme Park and Theatre Creative Technology" higher diploma programmes had the opportunity to observe the workflow, production, rehearsal, and performance of the large-scale drone show. They assisted in the drone configurations, participated in equipment debugging, testing, and rehearsal drill, ensuring a smooth performance of the event.

Dr John Hui, the Principal of HKIIT, also attended the event to express gratitude to Bauhinia Magazine and Mr. Liao Guoliang for offering this golden opportunity to HKIIT students. He took the chance to motivate HKIIT students. He also encouraged them to share the fruitful learning experiences gained at HKIIT with their peers.

We are truly grateful to Mr Liao for his kind arrangement that allowed our students to be part of this unique Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. Our students were thrilled to witness the spectacle where a thousand drones lighted up the night sky over Wan Chai and looked forward to having more similar opportunities to gain further hands-on experience in the future.

Heartfelt appreciation to Ir Sunny Lee and Mr Raymond Cheng for making the HKIIT's 2nd Digital Leaders Fireside Chat Series on Digital Transformation in Tertiary Education a resounding success. Ir Lee shared his invaluable experience and sharp insights in different transformation initiatives. Among all challenges, securing buy-in from all levels is a key one. Organisation agility with right sense of urgency is fundamental to make transformation successful.

The engaging discussion provided us with a deeper understanding and inspiration to consider how these strategies can be implemented to enhance learning outcomes and drive innovation in the workplace. We express our gratitude for the expertise shared that will guide us on our journey of digital transformation.

Please stay tune for the next Fireside Chat, where we will continue to explore insights with our Digital Leaders!

Over the past years, HKIIT has forged a close partnership with Google Cloud. In the recent “Google Cloud Gen AI Live + Labs Hong Kong 2024” event, HKIIT signed a collaboration agreement with Google Cloud to join forces in cultivating the next generation of tech talent with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the digital age in Hong Kong.

Through this collaboration, HKIIT students will have access to the latest cloud technology teaching materials through 200 Google Cloud courses, including AI and cloud infrastructure, and gain a deeper understanding of various Google Cloud technologies. As part of the Google Cloud Skills Boost programme, students can also learn about generative AI in seven new free courses and earn industry-recognised certificates.

We are excited to collaborate with Google Cloud to enrich our students’ learning experience by enabling them to create socially impactful projects through adoption of generative AI technology and assist them in cultivating essential 21st century learning skills including collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity.

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.

We are honoured to have Dr. CHOI Yuk-lin, Secretary for Education, as our Guest of Honour at today’s HKIIT Launch Ceremony. Grateful to all industry leaders present for witnessing our official announcement to academia, industry, and the public. Particularly, special thanks to Mr Raymond CHENG, Denis Yip 葉成輝, Dr. Winnie Tang (鄧淑明博士), Steve Ng, Teresa Lau and Mr Dennis KWAN who shared their valuable insights at the panel discussion session themed “Cultivate the Future of IT: Means to Foster Tomorrow’s IT Talents”. In addition, the exhibition of over 30 innovative graduation projects showcased IT students’ outstanding achievements and contributions to the field of IT. Our multimedia performance show, prepared by students and teachers of Higher Diploma in Theme Park and Theatre Creative Technology and Higher Diploma in Games and Animation also demonstrated their expertise, creativity, and professional skills. Their knowledge and innovative approach brought an unforgettable touch to today's ceremony!

Date: 13 - 14 June 2024

We are delighted to share that #HKIIT has become an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training Partner in Hong Kong. The announcement was witnessed by Ir. Dr. John Hui, Principal of the HKIIT, and Mr. Chris So, Director of Business Development for AWS Hong Kong and Macau. It aims to provide training in advanced digital skills such as cloud computing and the latest Generative AI, to foster a rich cloud and digital talent pool for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, and promote vocational education. HKIIT also promotes the "Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme (#VPAS)," an initiative by the HKSAR Government to support Vocational and Professional Education and Training (#VPET). Under the scheme, HKIIT plans to cultivate hundreds of students with AWS cloud certification or a corresponding technical level through its full time Higher Diploma in Cloud and Data Centre Administration. Non-local students who enroll for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years will be eligible to apply for employment in Hong Kong upon graduation, addressing the shortage of technology talents. HKIIT has also established an in-service training service named "#SkillsUp" to offer reskilling and upskilling programmes for industry practitioners, corporate professionals, and the workforce. It launches a "Professional Certificate in Cloud Computing" recognized at Level 4 of the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework, with content including two AWS official training courses. This professional certificate has been included in the #Vplus Creative Industries subsidy scheme, where successful applicants can be reimbursed up to 60% of the tuition fees. AWS gives HKIIT students access to hundreds of AWS cloud education courses, covering topics like big data, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and fintech, to enhance students' cloud digital competitiveness. Over the next three years, thousands of HKIIT students will be able to use the AWS Academy and AWS Educate to self-learn and obtain completion certificates. Becoming an AWS training partner will further assist HKIIT in promoting vocational education in information technology and provide students with the opportunity to develop comprehensive skills needed in the rapidly changing industry, highlighting the commitment to nurturing vocational talents and promoting the development of the Greater Bay Area's technology industry.

Lenovo and HKIIT have collaboratively designed a cutting-edge curriculum encompassing AI and Cloud computing. Recently, on May 21st, 30 staff from LPS, Lenovo's technology service arm, attended this in-service training programme through HKIIT’s SkillsUP service. Apart from in-service training collaboration, HKIIT invited Lenovo experts to deliver a specialised training on the development trends of AI technology for around 80 students. The knowledge shared by Lenovo experts not only broadened students’ understanding of AI but also provided them with real-world insights that can be applied in various fields.

HKIIT will continue to actively pursue Industry-Institute Collaboration, fostering a dynamic environment where students and IT practitioners can engage with experts and stay abreast of the latest developments in technology.