Career Ambassadors for Social Mobility Programme

Empowering HKU students to lead, mentor, and inspire social mobility.

Student-led Career-focused Events with Impacts

Career Ambassadors support, organise, and lead a variety of career-focused activities to help secondary school students discover and pursue new opportunities:

Career Skills Workshop: Interactive sessions covering career planning theories, self-discovery of interests and strengths, and goal setting.
HKU Campus Tour: Guided visits introducing students to university life, academic programmes, and the personal career journeys of Career Ambassadors.
Company Visits: Real-world exposure at local businesses and organisations, enabling students to interact with professionals and learn about different industries.
Alumni Sharing & Networking: Panels and small-group sessions with HKU graduates who share their authentic career stories and offer practical advice.

Empowering Students as Career Mentors

The Career Ambassadors for Social Mobility Programme adopts an innovative train-the-trainer approach. HKU undergraduate Career Ambassadors from diverse backgrounds receive expert training in social mobility, youth engagement, and career planning. Together, they design and deliver meaningful career exploration activities for secondary school students, broadening horizons and fostering growth for all involved.

Train-the-Trainer Approach: Empowering Student Leaders

At the core of our programme is a robust train-the-trainer framework, supporting the cohort with structured, expert-led training. This includes:

Workshops by Social Mobility & Youth Engagement Professionals: Interactive sessions led by experienced practitioners in social mobility and youth development.
Training from CEDARS Careers’ staff: Practical guidance on career planning, employer engagement strategies, and effective mentoring.

This foundation develops Career Ambassadors’ skills in leadership, youth mentoring, career guidance, and programme delivery.

Learning by Doing, Leading by Example

Following training, Career Ambassadors work in interdisciplinary teams to co-create and implement impactful activities:

Interactive career skills workshops and empowerment sessions
University tours introducing secondary school students to HKU campus
Ambassador sharing sessions, where Career Ambassadors share their own academic and personal journeys
Company visits, allowing real exposure to workplace environments
Alumni sharing and career discovery activities

Through these experiences, Career Ambassadors put learning into action, develop their own leadership abilities, and support the aspirations of secondary school students from various backgrounds.

Shared Growth and Lasting Impact

This student-led, collaborative model develops confident, empathetic career leaders and nurtures accountability, creativity, and community service. Secondary school students benefit from new opportunities and inspiring mentorship, whilst Career Ambassadors gain practical experience and transferable skills for their own studies and future careers.

Academic Year 2025/26 (January - March 2026)

Programme Schedule

Date	Event Name
January 2026	Programme Launch: Career Ambassador Orientation & Social Mobility and Youth Engagement Training
January - February 2026	Career Ambassador Training & Co-Creation Meetings
February 2026	Career Exploration Programme Launch: Orientation with Secondary School Students
February 2026	Student-led HKU Campus Tour & Career Exploration with Secondary School Students
February 2026	Student-led Company Exploration Day with Secondary School Students
March 2026	Student-led Alumni Sharing & Career Exploration Programme cum Closing Ceremony with Secondary School Students

Academic Year 2025/26 (January - March 2026)

HKU Career Ambassadors

Our current cohort comprises 18 proactive Career Ambassadors who are committed to making a positive impact in the community. Representing a diverse mix of disciplines and backgrounds, our Career Ambassadors bring together a variety of career perspectives, skills, and interests.

This interdisciplinary diversity not only enriches the collective learning experience but also enables our Career Ambassadors to connect with and support the unique career aspirations of secondary school students from all walks of life.

BIBI Hajirah

Bachelor of Economics and Finance, Major in Information System and Analytics,

Year 3

CHIU Sin Kiu (Hilary)

Bachelor of Economics and Finance, Major in Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation, Year 3

HO Angela

Bachelor of Engineering, Major in Mechanical Engineering, Year 3

LAM Wing (Chloe)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Law) and Bachelor of Laws, Major in Marketing, Year 2

TSUI Clarin

Bachelor of Engineering, Major in Mechanical Engineering, Year 2

WONG Lok Man (Brian)

Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Marketing, Year 2

CHAN Ka Hin (Karson)

Bachelor of Science, Major in Surveying, Year 3

CHOI Tung Pan (Ben)

Bachelor of Engineering, Major in Civil Engineering, Year 1

HO Cheuk Nam (Elvan)

Bachelor of Engineering, Major in Civil Engineering, Year 2

LAU Wan Chi (Gigi)

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education, Major in English,

Year 3

WONG Chun Ho (Thomas)

Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry, Year 3

YEUNG Hoi Ching (Sofie)

Bachelor of Social Work, Year 1

CHEN Sze Ting (Christy)

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Chinese and Minor in Education, Year 2

FONG Chun Hei (Hayden)

Bachelor of Arts, Major in History, Year 4

KWAN Wing Yin (Eloise)

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Korean Studies, Year 5

MAU King Sum (Ken)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance, Major in Information Systems and Analytics, Year 5

WONG Ka Hing (Kady)

Bachelor of Social Sciences, Major in Social Policy and Social Development & Geography, Year 4

YIU Sheung Lam (Cora)

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws, Major in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Year 2

Academic Year 2025/26 (January - March 2026)

Partnering Secondary Schools

We are honoured to collaborate with three dynamic secondary schools from the Hong Kong Island East district. Through this partnership, we aim to create meaningful career exploration and educational enrichment opportunities for students who may benefit most from additional support and resources.

Currently, 30 students have participated this programme from the following partner schools:

Henrietta Secondary School
CCC Kwei Wah Shan College
Fukien Secondary School (Siu Sai Wan)

By working closely with teachers and students in these school communities, our Career Ambassadors tailor activities and offer mentoring to support the unique career aspirations of each group. This collaborative approach bridges gaps in opportunity and access, empowering students to broaden their perspectives, gain confidence, and make informed decisions about their futures.

Mail

Career Ambassadors for Social Mobility Programme

Empowering Students as Career Mentors

Train-the-Trainer Approach: Empowering Student Leaders

Learning by Doing, Leading by Example

Shared Growth and Lasting Impact

career-talent-community@cedars.hku.hk