Media

Supply and Demand of Engineering Graduates (Press Invitation)

28 Jun 2005

 

You are probably aware of recent developments in the local science and technology scene. However, are you also aware of the manpower shortage in these areas? A press conference has been scheduled for 29 June 2005, from 5:00 p.m. in G07, Main Building, HKU to inform the media about these issues.

Programme

5:00 – 5:15 p.m.
New developments at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks and the current shortage of research engineers in Hong Kong

Mr Cheung Shu Wing, Vice-President, Business Development & Technology Support, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks

5:15 – 5:30 p.m.
Starting your own business

Mr David Lee, a 2004 Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) Graduate, is now the Chairman of Team and Concepts, a company which he founded when he was a second year student at HKU

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Free time for the media to interview the speakers, graduate participants, Dean of Engineering and Director of the Careers Education and Placement Centre

(Nine engineering graduates employed in both engineering and non-engineering fields will attend the conference to meet the media.)

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For enquiries, please contact Ms Eva Ho of the Careers Education and Placement Center at 2859-2314.