SEN Career Support | HKU CEDARS-CP

Career Kickstart Series for Students with SEN
Workshop, Experience Sharing & Individual Career Coaching

Are you ready to take the next step into the job market? We understand the unique challenges you may face, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Join us for the Career Kickstart Series designed exclusively for students with SEN. Together, we will explore essential skills and strategies to enhance your career preparation.

By collaborating with CareER, WISE and SENsational Foundation, we aim to empower you with the necessary tools and knowledge to thrive in your chosen career path.

Through the series, you will:

Gain a deeper understanding of your career goals and aspirations

Ensure that your goals align with the demands of various careers and the transitions into the workplace

Develop a strong foundation for success in your desired career field

Career Kickstart Series for Students with SEN

2nd Semester, 2024 - 2025

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Career Workshop & Experience Sharing

Career Workshop

Crafting Workplace Power: Office Efficiency and Workplace Manner Enhancement

Date: 11 April 2025 (Fri)

Language: Cantonese

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Venue: Wan Chai

🧩Through this workshop, you will:

Understand task requirements of the workplace
Improve your manner and communication skills at the workplace
Enhance your initiative, efficiency, and performance at work

🎯Rundown:

In-depth knowledge of workplace requirements
Enhancement of workplace skills

Registration Method & Deadline

Step 1: Registration with CEDARS

Register at the Workshop & Event Registration Form as soon as possible.

Step 2: Registration with CareER

Complete the CareER Registration Form through the link provided in the confirmation email of Step 1

on or before 2 April 2025. The exact venue will be announced in the confirmation email.

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Previous Sessions

Experience Sharing

Become a Networking Pro

Date: 21 Feb 2025 (Fri)

Time: 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

Language: English

Format: Online via Zoom

🧩Through this sharing, you will:

Gain knowledge on essential networking skills for professional presence at events such as job fairs
Engage in hands-on practice of networking and development of a compelling elevator pitch

🎯Rundown:

Career fair networking
Elevator pitch
Building relationship with recruiters

Career Workshop

Essential Strategies for Job Application and Interview

Date: 4 March 2025 (Tue)

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Language: English

Format: Online via Zoom

🧩Through this workshop, you will:

Learn how to dig deep into a company's background and understand their culture
Become familiar with the different stages of recruitment process
Know how to convey confidence and readiness through non-verbal communication at interview

🎯Rundown:

Company background research
Common recruitment process
Non-verbal cues in job interview

Career Workshop

Advanced Interview Techniques

Date: 13 March 2025 (Thu)

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Language: English

Format: Online via Zoom

🧩Through this workshop, you will:

Learn the art of storytelling to share personal stories that showcase your skills and strengths
Understand how to align your experience and skills with the job expectation
Acquire techniques to answer difficult interview questions and address accommodation issues

🎯Rundown:

Storytelling techniques
Presentation of skills and abilities
Tough interview question handling

Experience Sharing

Career Readiness and Human Library

Date: 17 March 2025 (Mon)

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM

Language: English

Format: Online via Zoom

🧩Through this sharing, you will:

Discover how to develop workplace skills such as self-management, relationship-building, and problem-solving
Learn from the personal stories and experiences of individuals who have faced similar challenges in their career

🎯Rundown:

Development of workplace skills
Sharing of personal stories and experiences
Strategies to overcome workplace challenges

Registration Method & Deadline

Quotas are limited, please register at the Workshop & Event Registration Form as soon as possible.

* The Zoom link or other details will be provided to successful registrants via a confirmation email.

Workshop & Event Registration Form

Company Visit

Discover Your Future: Insights and Opportunities at HSBC

Date: 8 April 2025 (Tue)

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Venue: Central

Format: Face-to-face Language: English

🧩At this event, you will:

Experience an immersive office tour
Network with HSBC professionals and alumni
Discover career opportunities in the banking sector
Learn about the essential skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment

💼We welcome students who are:

Proficient in English to facilitate effective communication
Interested to explore the business or finance industries
Proactive with willingness to engage with industry professionals and ask questions

Registration Method & Deadline

Step 1: Registration with CEDARS

Register at the Workshop & Event Registration Form as soon as possible.

Step 2: Registration with WISE

Complete the WISE Registration Form through the link provided in the confirmation email of Step 1 on or before 6 April 2025.

Quotas are limited, and selection will be based on your responses in the registration form,

following a first-come, first-served basis.

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Career Fair

eConnect Inclusive Job Fair

Date: 27 February 2025 (Thu)

Time: 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Venue: San Po Kong

Format: Face-to-face

🧩At this event, you will:

Connect with inclusive employers who offer various job opportunities for students and graduates with SEN
Gain on-site interview opportunities
Obtain information about the job requirements and career paths

💼Participating employers:

HSBC
MTR Corporation
Nan Fung Property Management
And more!

Learn More

Registration Method & Deadline

Register at the Workshop & Event Registration Form as soon as possible.

* More details will be provided to successful registrants.

Career Fair

WISE Inclusive Horizons 2025 – Campus Career Fair

Date: 1 March 2025 (Sat)

Time: 9:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Venue: Quarry Bay

Format: Face-to-face

🧩At this event, you will:

Explore career opportunities, understand job market dynamics, and engage with employers dedicated to Diversity and Inclusion
Showcase your skills to employers in a supportive environment

💼Participating employers:

HSBC
HK Jockey Club
EY
Accenture
Luxury industry
And more!

Learn More

Registration Method & Deadline

Register at the Workshop & Event Registration Form as soon as possible.

* More details will be provided to successful registrants.

Registration Method & Deadline

Quotas are limited, please register at the Workshop & Event Registration Form as soon as possible.

* The Zoom link or other details will be provided to successful registrants via a confirmation email.

Workshop & Event Registration Form

Previous Sessions

Company Visit

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL)

Date: 25 March 2025 (Tue)

Time: 2:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue: HACTL Office, Tung Chung

Format: Face-to-face Language: Cantonese

** Shuttle bus will be arranged between Tung Chung MTR station and the venue. Depending on the final number of participants, another shuttle bus may be arranged from HKU campus to Tung Chung MTR station.

🧩At this event, you will:

Gain insights into career paths in the logistics industry through an immersive experience at HACTL
Learn about job requirements and expectations from HACTL hiring managers
Develop the skills and mindset needed to plan a career in logistics industry

💼Rundown:

2:15 pm

Gather at Tung Chung MTR station for shuttle bus

3:00 pm

Opening and guided tour by HACTL

4:00 pm

Introduction of HACTL corporate culture and recruitment process

4:20 pm

Sharing by HACTL line managers on career path

5:00 pm

End of company visit

5:15 pm

Shuttle bus to Tung Chung MTR station

Registration Method & Deadline

Register at the Workshop & Event Registration Form on or before 13 March 2025.

* More details will be provided to successful registrants.

Individual Career Coaching

Choose your preferred date/time for a

one-hour session of personalised career guidance

Date: April 2025

Language: English / Cantonese / Mandarin

Format: Online or face-to-face (To be chosen by student)

🧩Expected Outcome:

Gain a clearer understanding of your career goals, strengths, and areas for development
Enhance self-confidence and essential skills for effective career planning and preparation

🎯Remarks

You can indicate your preferences for the date, time, format and language of the individual session.
Face-to-face session will be arranged at the office of CareER located at Ngau Tau Kok.
Please bring along your student ID card and CV for the individual session.
You should inform the coach or the staff of CareER at least 24 hours in advance for urgent cancellation or rescheduling of the session.
Please note that no compensation in time will be made for any lateness.

Registration Method & Deadline

Register at the Career Coaching Registration Form one week before the preferred date.

* The staff of CareER will contact you directly for arrangement of the appointment.

Career Coaching Booking Form

Other Events

Knowledge Sharing

Disability Inclusive Employment – Are We Future Ready?

Date: 9 April 2025 (Wed)

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Format: Face-to-face

🧩Through this sharing, you will:

Learn from the experience of speakers who are championing inclusive employment in Hong Kong
Gain insights into the trends, challenges, foresight and preparedness strategies of inclusive employment

🎯Rundown:

Introduction of PDNHK Membership
Panel Discussion
Introduction to Empower: Talent Development Programme by SENsational Foundation

Registration Method & Deadline

Quotas are limited, please register at the SENsational Foundation Registration Form as soon as possible. Further details about the speakers and venue will be provided to successful registrants via a confirmation email.

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