Paul Chan unveils AI upskilling for Hong Kong
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said that professional artificial intelligence courses for Hong Kong workers would roll out in November, part of a broader HK$50 million drive targeting 50,000 people through 200 activities over two years. Writing in his weekly blog on Sunday, Chan said the Employees Retraining Board would join forces with major tech firms to launch specialised AI courses for working…
Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced the launch of AI upskilling courses for Hong Kong workers in November, as part of a HK$50 million initiative aimed at training 50,000 individuals over a two-year period. The Employees Retraining Board will collaborate with major tech companies to provide specialized AI courses for working professionals, as part of a broader effort to help the local workforce adapt to rapid technological change.
The initiative also involves partnerships with Cyberport, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, and the Hong Kong Productivity Council, which will deliver tailored training modules for students, the general public, and working professionals. The Productivity Council, in particular, is focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during this technological paradigm shift.
An AI and Digital Transformation Zone was established at this year's Computer and Communications Festival, featuring practical AI applications in various fields. Throughout the next two years, the council will continue conducting an AI Readiness in Workplace Survey to inform more targeted support measures, recognizing the need to equip young people with new skills and assist SMEs in adapting and thriving in the evolving job market.
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