Industry Background

Digital transformation is an emerging trend, with various industries leveraging innovative technology ("I&T") to enhance productivity and competitiveness. Technology is expected to be a key force driving workplace change. As positions in "big data," "artificial intelligence" and "green technology" emerge, the demand for tech talent is rising. In the future, talent who master digital knowledge and skills will become important assets in the job market, aligning with the needs of new industrialisation and rapid economic development.

Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) was established in 1967, dedicated to driving Hong Kong enterprises to enhance their productivity through world-class advanced technology and innovative service offerings. HKPC promotes new industrialisation in Hong Kong and GBA through I&T, fostering the new productive forces and facilitating Hong Kong to be an international I&T center and a smart city. HKPC actively collaborates with local businesses and global R&D institutions to develop applied technological solutions that create value for industries. Over the years, HKPC's world-class R&D achievements have received widespread recognition, winning numerous local and international awards.

HKPC is a trusted partner for Hong Kong enterprises, accompanying them on their innovation and transformation journey. Talent nurturing is an essential part of technology development. It offers a variety of FutureSkills training for enterprises to upskill and nurture talents with digital capabilities and STEM competencies to enhance their competitive edge. The academy has also won several awards related to talent training for over the years, demonstrating the effectiveness of its training programs and contributing to the strengthening of Hong Kong's future tech talent pool.

Career Prospect

Innovative technology ("I&T") is regarded as the new engine of economic development in Hong Kong. The HKSAR Government has initiated a series of measures to support I&T industry, bolstering the development new industrialization and new productive forces in all walks of life. The National "14th Five-Year Plan" charts the direction of Hong Kong's economic development and supports Hong Kong in becoming an international I&T center. In recent years, the government has strived to develop high value-added and green industries. With the I&T ecosystem getting more mature, it is expected that enormous business opportunities will be created for Hong Kong enterprises in the coming future.

As digital transformation has driven up the market demand for R&D technology application and talent, the employment prospects for talents with FutureSkills and I&T knowledge are very optimistic.

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