Service-learning team has launched the “Summer Placement Programme at NGO 2022” in June. We have coordinated with 11 NGOs in 8 service industries to provide 36 placement quotas for HKMU students from 4 July to 26 Aug (4 – 8 weeks). This student enrichment programme aims to provide opportunities for students to develop their sense and awareness of workplace culture, enhance soft skills and advance theoretical knowledge.
120 applications have been received and 60 students have been shortlisted based on their academic performance, students’ service-learning experience, skills and qualifications. 60 candidates were invited to attend a face-to-face interview in early-June. They are required to answer direct Q&A questions, situational questions and do group presentation to show their understanding of the applied position, personality, logical thinking and communication pattern.
A briefing session and pre-placement training was organized for 36 students on 21 June, a career talk about business etiquette was delivered to enhance students’ knowledge and confidence with respect their abilities to demonstrate appropriate business etiquette in workplace setting.
Service-learning team will schedule a site visit with NGOs to understand students’ performance, their working situation and interview with supervisors to get feedback in July/Aug. Besides, students are required to set 3 learning goals before the placement, our staff will arrange mid-term advising session(s) to check with their learning experience and give advice to support them along the placement journey.
