Career Readiness Series for Students with SEN
Online Career Workshops & 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 Readiness Series exclusively designed for students with SEN. Together, we will explore essential skills and strategies to strengthen your career preparation.

In this series which we collaborated with 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 personal 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

Networking Event with
Companies from Various Sectors

This exclusive event will provide you the opportunity to connect with representatives from

Over 10 leading multinational companies across diverse sectors

Date: 24 June 2024 (Monday) Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Venue: One Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay

Format: Face-to-face

24 June

Expected Outcome:

Understand: Learn more about what each company does and how they are making positive changes to our society
Empower: Find out how your skills can be sharpened to provide you with the best suited opportunities for work
Networking: Engage with other open-minded companies and industry leaders, fostering collaborations that benefit both the corporate sector and the community
Role Model Opportunity: Meet with industry representatives to explore potential opportunities of finding a role model/mentor within their organisation

Participating Organisations:

1. HSBC (Banking & Finance)

2. Manulife (Insurance)

3. Ernst and Young (Consulting)

4. JLL (Real Estate)

5. SCMP (Media)

6. Baker Mackenzie (Legal)

7. Herbert Smith Freehills (Legal)

8. WISE Employment (Inclusive recruitment)

9. Equal Opportunities Commission

And more!

Registration Method & Deadline:

Complete the Registration Form by Deadline: Extended to 24 June 2024 (Mon), 12:00 noon.

* More details will be provided to successful registrants via a confirmation email.

Registration Form

Individual Career Coaching

4 June

Choose from the available timeslots for a

one-hour session of personalised career guidance

Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm Language: English

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

Expected Outcome:

Build clarity of career goals through individual coaching and career planning
Identify strategies for personal growth, skill development, potential choices for job application and transition into the workplace

Remarks:

You can indicate your preference of attending the individual session online or face-to-face at the office of SENsational Foundation.
Please bring along your student ID card and CV for the individual session.
The staff of SENsational Foundation may contact you direct for arrangement of the session.

Registration Method & Deadline:

Complete the Career Coaching Registration Form by 2 June 2024 (Sun), 11:59pm.

* More details will be provided to successful registrants.

Career Coaching Registration Form

June

5 Online Career Workshops

27 March

Job Application Strategies & CV Writing

Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm Language: English

Expected Outcome:

Able to understand the alignment of personal interest and skills to potential opportunities
Understand the benefits of career planning
Learn how to analyse and prepare a self-assessment of values, interests and skills
Utilise this learning to apply in building a strong market ready CV

Registration Method & Deadline:

Complete the Workshop Registration Form by 27 March 2024 (Wed), 12:00 noon.

* Zoom link will be provided to successful registrants in the confirmation email.

Workshop Registration Form

Interviewing Skills & Accommodation Disclosure in the Workplace

Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm Language: English

Expected Outcome:

Able to understand the requirements of job interview, different interview settings, employer expectations and essential preparation
Analyse the communication strategies for a successful interview
Develop a self-introduction using the verbal CV method for networking opportunities
Explore effective networking strategies and identify strengths in a large group setting
Understand disclosure and reasonable accommodations in the workplace