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Success in the knowledge-based economy of the 21st century depends heavily
upon the availability of talent and skilled manpower at all levels.
Higher-level education and training are provided by
the tertiary education institutions. The Vocational Training Council (VTC)
provides technical education and industrial training. In addition, it
administers the New Technology Training Scheme which provides financial
assistance to employers for training their staff in new technologies and
those technologies that are not yet widely applied locally but the application
of which will significantly benefit Hong Kong. The Clothing Industry Training
Authority (CITA) runs two training centres for the clothing and footwear
industries. The Trade and Industry Department is represented on the VTC
and the CITA whereas the ITC is represented on the VTC committees concerned
with the New Technology Training Scheme.
The Government also implements the Admission Scheme
for Mainland Talents and Professionals. The scheme aims at attracting
talented persons and professionals from the Mainland to work in Hong Kong
in order to meet local manpower needs and enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness
in the globalised market. |
