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Construction Industry Council Press Briefng Session on New Training Schemes to
Enhance Manpower Supply
With the ten major infrastructure projects and other public The four new schemes will be launched this year for individuals
works now progressing ahead, the construction industry is who are interested in joining the construction industry as well
poised to enter a period of unprecedented growth with a large as enhancing their skill levels:-
number of job opportunities being created in the coming years.
The industry needs to actively enhance the manpower supply 1. Subcontractor Cooperative Training Scheme (SCTS)
in order to meet the needs of upcoming construction projects. 2. Contractor Cooperative Training Scheme (CCTS) for
Therefore, the CIC held a press briefng on Sunday 24 March E&M Trades
2013 to announce the launch of four new training schemes.
The new training schemes of the CIC, in collaboration with 3. Training Allowance for 1st Year Electronic & Mechanics
industry stakeholders, aim to enhance manpower supply to (E&M) Students of Diploma on the Vocational Education
meet the industry’s need. (DVE) Programme, Vocational Training Council (VTC)
4. On-the-job Training Subsidy for Employers of Enhance
Mr. LEE Shing-see, Chairman of CIC said, “In the face of Construction Manpower Training Scheme (ECMTS) /
manpower challenge, apart from the in-house training Contractor Cooperative Training Scheme (CCTS) / SCTS
schemes conducted by us, CIC and the industry stakeholders Graduates
will collaborate seamlessly to provide more training to attract
new talents to join the construction workforce. By launching Ir Billy WONG, Chairman of Construction Industry Training
these new training schemes, we hope to support the Board of the CIC, said, “These new training schemes
industry with suffcient manpower supply for their upcoming would be benefcial to attract new blood and retain talents
projects.”
in the industry. We encourage young people to seize the
opportunities to embark on a career in the industry, to create
a brighter future and to contribute to the society.”
4 建造業議會通訊 第十三期
