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VPET International Conference and WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition and Carnival 2017 to be held today and tomorrow (with photos)  
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     The Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) International Conference, jointly organised by the Education Bureau and the Vocational Training Council (VTC), is being held for two consecutive days from today (June 16) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The two-day conference is being attended by over 500 representatives ranging from government officials to practitioners from VPET partners and institutions.

     This major international VPET event is one of the celebration activities for the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

     With the theme "Partnership, Enterprise and Innovation", the VPET International Conference has provided a common platform for leaders, policymakers and practitioners in VPET from around the world to share the latest developments and best practices of VPET as well as to strengthen collaboration. 

     The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, officiated at the opening ceremony this morning alongside the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Mr Tang Tao, and Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR Dr Tan Tieniu.

     The Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim, presided over the Government Leaders' Roundtable session after the opening ceremony. He gave an overview of the work of the HKSAR Government in strengthening the employability of young people and in encouraging the workforce to continue upgrading their skills. Panellists included the Deputy Minister of Higher Education of Malaysia, Dr Mary Yap; the Vice Minister for Education of Thailand, Dr Sophon Napathorn; and the Deputy Director General of the Department of Vocational Education and Adult Education of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Mr Wang Yangnan. The participating senior-level government leaders shared their views, insights and unique experiences in steering the development of VPET.
 
     Held concurrently with the VPET International Conference, the WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition and Carnival 2017 is the largest skills event in Hong Kong. The event is co-organised by the VTC, the Construction Industry Council and the Clothing Industry Training Authority, with full support from the Education Bureau. Youths from 15 countries and regions have joined the 12 skills competitions. The event showcases trades and skills through competitions and inspires youths to be ambitious in their pursuit of skills excellence to raise productivity.
 
Ends/Friday, June 16, 2017
Issued at HKT 11:15
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The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, attended the Vocational and Professional Education and Training International Conference and WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition and Carnival 2017 today (June 16). Photo shows Mr Leung speaking at the opening ceremony.
The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, attended the Vocational and Professional Education and Training International Conference and WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition and Carnival 2017 today (June 16). Photo shows Mr Leung (fifth right); the Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim (second right); the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Mr Tang Tao (fourth right); the Deputy Minister of Higher Education of the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia, Dr Mary Yap (fifth left); the Vice Minister for Education of the Ministry of Education of Thailand, Dr Sophon Napathorn (fourth left); and other guests at the opening ceremony.
The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, attended the Vocational and Professional Education and Training International Conference and WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition and Carnival 2017 today (June 16). Photo shows Mr Leung (third left) officiating at the WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition launch ceremony.
The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, attended the Vocational and Professional Education and Training International Conference and WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition and Carnival 2017 today (June 16). Photo shows Mr Leung (first left) touring the carnival.