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JA Future of Job Series: eSports


Offering an alternative career path to students from grassroots families and to plan their career path early

ABOUT

Year Established: 2018

Beneficiaries: Students from grassroots families

https://www.jahk.org
Turn interest into a career

SOCIAL ISSUES

  • Students from grassroots families are having lower expectation on pursing university education and professional careers
  • Hong Kong is lacking service providers who are providing “Career Exploration” service in eSports

SOCIAL INNOVATION

  • Bringing the evolving eSports Industry to School to broaden the career pathway for students

EXCEPTED SOCIAL IMPACT

150 students will be recruited to join the programme to understand the eSports development

150 secondary or tertiary students get career advice by joining the talk and breakout sessions

20 students gain eSports working experience through job shadowing or internship
5 eSports agencies will be collaborated in providing industry knowledge

SERVICE MODEL

JA Future of Job Series: eSports provides eSports knowledge and working experiences to students

PROGRAMME CONTENT


Organising talks and workshops

Invite eSports practitioners to share their views and experiences in the industry

Providing internship opportunities

Providing opportunities for students to take part in job shadowing or internship for 14 days to gain hands-on experiences in the industry