Vocational Training Council New Courses

Ethnic Minority Project from VTC is going to provide vocational training courses for english-speaking youth as below. You are welcomed to come to our office to get application forms or contact Homer for more details.

Know more about: Homer Choi

Name: Homer Choi
Post: Social Worker
Hobbies: Driving, photography

Hello! Iam Homer.

2009 is a tough year for me as I had been studying in the Baptist University at some of the evenings.

One impressive moment for me was that, some SAHTC members helped us some paperwork at our busiest moments.

My wish for 2010 is to live more happily and healthily. Also, I wish I can meet some more South Asian gentlemen to teach me guitar.

Cantonese Classroom: Lesson 3 - Festivals

Lesson 3 of Cantonese Classroom talks about "Festivals".

Come and take this opportunity to learn and practice Cantonese.

(You can click on the images to enlarge)

Trial Scheme on School Drug Testing in Tai Po District (2009/10)

In order to tackle the drug abuse issue, a Trial Scheme on School Drug Testing in Tai Po District is going to start.

More information >>>

4 New Service Support Centres for Ethnic Minorities

Under the Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Bureau's operation funding grant, 4 new support centres for ethnic minorities were opened this year. It represents an important step in enhancing support services to members of ethnic minorities to facilitate their integration into the community.


1. CHEER

Centre for Harmony and Enhancement of Ethnic Minority Residents, CHEER, one of the biggest projects, is operated by the Hong Kong Christian Service.

Cheer offers classes on English, Cantonese, computer training, cultural understanding and orientation of community services. It also provides other services like translation, mutual support and counseling.

It also provides Interpretation and Translation Service to non-Chinese/ English speaking ethnic minorities and organizations providing essential public services. Services are mainly provided in English and seven ethnic minority languages/ dialects including Bahasa Indonesia, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Tagalog, Thai and Urdu.

Operating hours are 10am to 10pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sunday, except public holidays.

Location: G/F, 5 Tsui Ping Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Tel.: 3106 3104
Link: http://www.hkcs.org/gcb/cheer/cheer-e.html


2. SHINE

SHINE, the support centre located in Tuen Mun, is operated by Christian Action.

It offers a number of programmes for ethnic minorities including English and Cantonese language classes, youth tutorials, interest classes, employment support programmes and a women ambassador project.

It also provides other services including sight translation, counseling and cultural sensitivity training to local groups.

It operates six days a week, 9.30 am to 9.30 pm, Tuesdays to Sundays, except for public holidays.

Location: Shop 21, G/F, Tuen Mun Central Square, 22 Hoi Wing Road, Tuen Mun, N.T.
Tel.: 2864 6708
Link: http://www.christian-action.org.hk/cdp/shine_centre/shine_centre.htm


3. Yuen Long Town Hall Support Service Centre

Yuen Long Town Hall, the support centre located in Yuen Long, is operated by Yuen Long Town Hall Management Committee.

It offers English- and Cantonese-language programmes, computer classes, tutorials, orientation programmes, interest classes and counseling.

Other services to enhance their access to public services include sight translation, family support services, socialization programmes and community tours.

It operates six days a week, 9am to 9pm, Tuesdays to Sundays, except public holidays.

Location: Shop No. 52, Manhattan Plaza, 23 Sai Ching Street, Yuen Long, N.T.
Tel.: 2479 9757
Link: http://ylth.org/sscem/


4. HOPE

HOPE, the support centre located in Wan Chai, is operated by International Social Service Hong Kong Branch.

It offers English- and Cantonese-language programmes, computer and interest classes, orientation seminars, counseling and social activities.

Other public services include sight translation, Internet access, and distribution of multilingual service guidebooks and information leaflets such as those on human swine flu.

It operates seven days a week 9am to 9pm, and 2pm to 6pm Mondays, except public holidays.

Location: 3/F East Wing, Sincere Insurance Bldg., 4-6 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
Tel.: 3188 4555
Link: http://www.isshk.org/eng/index.htm

Let's Vote: Elements for Social Harmony

Ethnic minorities constitute about 5% of Hong Kong's population. People with different cultures live in the same society. Misunderstanding and even prejudice may occur due to lack of knowledge about the others' cultures, customs and languages.

SAHTC is inviting your participation in a vote regarding "building up of social harmony in Hong Kong". Please tell us your opinion and participate in the vote >>>

Khush - Newsletter Issue 4

Come and check our latest issue of Khush - Newsletter! >>>

Know more about: Phoebe Wong

Name: Phoebe Wong

Post: Social Worker

Hobbies: Photography

Nice to meet all of you here again! 2009 is a memorable year for me that I met so many new happy faces, had a breakthrough to hold a carnival with my dear colleagues and had language exchange (Cantonese, Urdu, Nepalese and Hindi) in SAHTC. In 2010, I am looking forward to learn more South Asian language and to have more voluntary programs with all our members , to spread our love into the community.

Khush Memories with SAHTC (First Year)

SAHTC have organized lots of programs for South Asian youths in New Territories West.

This is our pleasure to share with you our Khush memory with you!

[Khush = a South Asian word which means "Happy"]

CICTA course for non-Chinese speaking citizens

Construction Industry Council Training Academy(CICTA) is offering new for non-Chinese speaking citizens. They offered a course in Metal Scaffolding(Civic Engineering) Course.

NO TUITION FEE!

DAILY ALLOWANCE $90!

APPLY GREEN CARD FOR STUDENTS!

PLACEMENT REFERRAL!

ENGLISH AS MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION!

For more, please visit the website HERE

New vocational courses offered by VTC

Dear members,
The VTC is providing vocational training in Full-time or part-time basis at the following fields:
Business & Office Operations
Beauty Care
Western Food and Beverage Service
Hotel Housekeeping Operations
Junior Cook
Interested members please visit their website and do registration ASAP: http://www.vtc.edu.hk/vdp/emp/course.html
Please come to SAHTC for assistance on application!

Job Opportunity as Program Worker in Caritas!!!

Anyone looking for job, please refer to attached sheet.
Hurry and apply for it ASAP.

Cricket Sixes in Hong Kong

About the Sixes Six-a-side cricket is the quickest, most fun-filled version of the glorious old game – a feast of world class players, thrilling matches, huge hits and spectacular catches. It’s THE best cricket party in the world!
The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, organised by Hong Kong Cricket Association, is the longest-running, highest-profile sixes tournament in the world and one of the most televised sports events staged in Hong Kong. Any profits from the tournament are ploughed directly back into cricket development in Hong Kong through the Hong Kong Cricket Association.
It offers two days of fast and furious action in a festival atmosphere – international teams, passionate fans, 40-minute clashes, global TV coverage to 80 million and thousands of dollars in prize money up for grabs.
The 2009 Sixes is the 15th edition of Hong Kong's unique international cricket tournament first staged in 1992.
The Hong Kong Sixes 2009 will take place at Kowloon Cricket Club on October 31st and November 1st.
Ticket prices have also been revised in 2009, allowing fans to purchase two-day passes for $HK680 for adults, a 13 per cent discount over last year, while children’s tickets will be available for $380, a reduction of 15 per cent.
To give spectators greater flexibility, for the first time single-day passes will also be available at $HK300 (Saturday)/$470 (Sunday) for adults and $180 (Saturday/$220 (Sunday) for kids. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday September 23 through HK Ticketing, the Kowloon and Hong Kong Cricket Clubs and Dot Cod restaurant in Central.

Project Go-Ahead: Our memory

This project lasted from June 2009 to September 2009.

Over twenty local Chinese university students and ethnic minority youngsters cooperated to organized four distinctive tours for different targets.

Let's check out these enjoyable moments and their sharing.


More photos >>>

[More photos would be uploaded very soon.]

"Together We Can Brighten The Future" Expo and Forum 2009

"Together We Can Brighten the Future"
Expo and Forum 2009

Join us on coming Sunday to get useful information about STUDY, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND FINDING A JOB!

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Full Time Courses for Ethnic Minority

Ethnic Minority Project (EMP)
Full Time Courses!!!
Check Poster for more details.

Part Time Courses for Ethnic Minority

Ethnic Minority Project (EMP)

Part Time Courses !!!

All details given on the poster.

Fitness Instructor Training

Anyone who is interested in Fitness Instructor Training can join this training and get certificate.

All the details and requirements to join this taining are on the poster.

Community Interpreter Training

Any interested person can join this training to learn more about interpretation in your language.

Check all the details and requirements for this training on the poster.

Hair Coloring Technique Class

All South Asian Female who are interested in HAIR BEAUTY INDUSTRY can join this class to get more experience in basic hair dye coloring technique, basic hair washing technique, hair and scalp analysis, basic hair beauty appliance, understanding and use and etc;

All other important detail is on the poster.

Interesting and Exciting Summer Programs

We welcome you to join our forth-coming summer activities from July 09 - August 09. There is a lot of fun and excitement waiting for you. Please check them all below. So do not wait and join quickly.

Latest Courses by CICTA

Dear all youth members, CICTA will offer construction courses for those interest non-chinese speaking youth soon. They will teach in English. Please see the poster below, if you have interest please download the form and ask Homer for more details. Or visit here.

CICTA Training Center opens at Tin Shui Wai

Consturction Industry Council Training Academy will open its new training building at Tin Shui Wai soon. They invite us to be their guest in their Opening Ceremony and Information Session on 22nd July, 2009.(Wed)

We will bring some of our youth members to visit them. Interested people are welcomed to join us. For further, please call 2786-2227 for Homer or reach this link.

Besides, they may provide subsidized courses which instruct in English as below:

- Bricklaying, Plastering & Tiling
- Painting
- Joinery for Building Works
- Plumbing and Pipe-fitting in Building Construction
- Metal Scaffolding (Civil Engineering and Building Construction)
- Computer Aided Drafting

Interested youth please catch this chance to meet your potential trainers & employers their!!!

Property Management Industry Job Fair

Date/Time:
10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 9 July 2009 (Thu)
Venue:
1/F, Exhibition Gallery, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun
Employer:
1. Cayley Property Management Limited2. Centurion Facility Company Limited3. Chevalier Property Management Ltd.4. City Security Co. Ltd.5. CNT Security Co. Ltd./ Onward Security Co. Ltd.6. G4S Security Services (HK) Ltd.7. Harriman Property Management Limited8. Hong Yip Service Co. Ltd.9. ISS Adams Secuforce Limited10. ISS EastPoint Property Management Limited11. Sino Parking Services Ltd.12. Urban Group13. Wharf Estates Limited
Enquiry Number:
2463 9967
For more, please click: here

Teenage girls arrested for attempting to rob cabbie

Two teenage girls have been arrested after they tried to rob a taxi driver around midnight.Police are looking for a third girl who had fled the scene.The robbery occurred when the three girls took a taxi from Siu Sai Wan to Kwai Chung. When they arrived at their destination, the trio tried to rob the driver at knifepoint. As the girls tried to make their escape with a mobile phone and HK$600 in cash, two of them were caught by the driver of a passing ambulance.The two girls are aged 14 and 15.

Job Openings

Understanding that youngsters of us are looking for summer jobs, provide you with the latest job opportunities we heard. However, you are advised to consider the job requirement, terms and offers, and your ability while applying the job. Please feel free to contact our social worker Homer for support if there is any enquiry. Good luck!

1) Restaurant Waiter/Cleaner Posts
Employer: Zume, a japanese restaurant at Central
Job openings: Waiters & Cleaner
Requirment: No specific edu. qualification, prefer better english, basic cantonese, expect to work on shift, welcome Ethnic Minority youth to apply
Working hours: 10 hours in between 7am-12pm ( cleaners may need to work over-night)
Contact Person: Ms.Man ( 3657-6302 / hkcareers@zumarestaurant.com.hk )
* provide staff training, offer part-time, full-time work posts
* interested South Asian youth please email your resume & application letter to the company ASAP.
* Homer can consult you for how to prepare a resume & application letter.

2) Community Workers for HKCA.
An Non-government Organization is recruiting South Asian new staff to work for them in their ethnic minority social service programs. Details shown at here: web .

A Youth Employment Summer Program on Recruitment

Recycle Art (Group B) Code no. HC08029

Content: Reuse the waste plastic bottles and paper to form arts , recycle
quizzes and games
Date: 29/05/2009 (Friday)
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Venue: SAHTC Center
Target: South Asian kids aged 7-12
Quota: 10
Fee: Free of charge
Khush Point: 100
Responsible staff: Nira, Raksha
Remark: Participants should bring along three plastic bottles and
two tissue rolls

Measures to prevent Influenza

*Avoid touching live poultry or their droppings because they may carry the avian influenza virus.
*Wash your hands thoroughly with liquid soap and water immediately after contact with live poultry, birds or their droppings.
*Cook poultry and eggs thoroughly before eating.
**Develop good body resistance and have a healthy lifestyle. This can be achieved through a balance diet, regular exercise, adequate rest, reducing stress and no smoking.
*Observe good personal and environmental hygiene.
*Keep hands clean and wash hands properly.
*Cover nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing. Dispose sputum or secretions wrapped in tissue paper into rubbish bins with lids. Wash hands afterwards.
*Maintain good indoor ventilation.
*Avoid crowded places with poor ventilation if you are feeling unwell.
Find the updated new on the link:_http://www.chp.gov.hk/index.asp?lang=en

Cantonese Classroom: Lesson 2 - Occupation

Lesson 2 Occupation ( please click to enlarge )
Do you know the Cantonese pronounciations of different kinds of occupations? Here is a chance for you.

If you are interested in learning Cantonese or you need help in learning Cantonese, please feel free to call us at 2786-2227.

Recruiting F.5 students to our Summer Mentorship Program

Jobs Opportunities

Job Recruitment at Tin Shui Wai Jockey Club (New)
There will be a job fair organized by HK JOCKEY CLUB on 25/4, Saturday at Tin Shui Wai. Those who are above 16 , please go to Tin Ching Estate between 12 noon-8 pm for application and interview. For further enquiry, please call 2966-8988 or ask us for assistance.

Nepalese Cook Wanted!!
Dear all,
The Integrated Family Service Center (IFSC) Causeway Bay Social Welfare Department is looking for a Nepali tutor, to teach local Chinese parents to cook Nepalese food.
Subsidy will be available,$150 per lesson.Pls refer to the email below for details. If you have any additional question, pls feel free contact us at 2786 2227.
Thanks.

Job Vacancies

The Pizza-Box company has set up a new shop for pizza-delivery. They are looking for pizza-making crew member as full-time or part-time basis. They expect applicants can work on shift and can handle basis English and Chinese communication. Interested SA youth can call 2944 7286 for enquiry. Salary at around $25/hr. It may be full already at Yuen Long but may be available at Cheung Wan or Mongkok shop.
The shop is below the Transport Plaza. Interested members of us can ask us to go with them for application and interview. Good luck!
Besides, we are trying to connect with some 2 employers in a bakery shop and a restaurant. Further news to be announced later. Of course, if you find any job vacancies available for South Asian youth, do tell us!

Our Stories 01. A Sunshine Boy - Sawant

Hello everyone, I am Sawant Gurung (高施華). I am 12 years old now. I was born in Hong Kong and have not visited Nepal since I was born. I can speak Nepalese, English and Cantonese.

I am a Form 1 student and my school is in Kwun Tong. It takes me 2hours for traveling to and from my school.

When I am free, I usually play basketball with my friends and also visit SAHTC.

I like Hong Kong very much; there is beautiful place and delicious food. I can also play various sports activities. Moreover, I do not feel being discriminated by local Chinese. However, I find that some place in Yuen Long is really dirty. That is the thing about Hong Kong that I dislike most.

In the future, I hope that I can be a policeman. It is because I have seen many people fighting and taking drugs in public area. I hope that I can arrest all these bad people.

Drug problem in Hong Kong

Two Cantonese pop singers were arrested in Tokyo for alleged possession of cannabis. Together with the news of youth taking drugs in school, the drug problem has aroused the attention of the public in Hong Kong recently.

Do you think the drug problems is serious among South Asian youth in Hong Kong?

You are most welcomed to participate in our Vote of the month and to leave your opinion here.

News recap:

Drug rap Wei Si in Tokyo jail as Kwan flies home

Second teen charged after ketamine bust

Cantonese Classroom: Lesson 1 - Number

As many South Asians in Hong Kong share that they encounter language problem. To learn to use Cantonese to communicate is very important to South Asians in Hong Kong.

In order to promote the learning of Cantonese, a section of "Cantonese Classroom" is set up in SAHTC Plaza. Hoping that it can raise your interest in learning Cantonese.

Let's start the first lesson together!

(You can click on the pictures below for large size pictures)

From Chinese Classroom

From Chinese Classroom

From Chinese Classroom

From Chinese Classroom

From Chinese Classroom

From Chinese Classroom

From Chinese Classroom

We are going to make this session better and better. So, please tell us your coment and feedback.
If you are interested in learning Cantonese or you need help in learning Cantonese, just call us.

Khush - Issue 2 of SAHTC newsletter

The second issue of Khush (SATHC Newsletter) has been out!

This issue's hot topicss include:
Introduction of SAHTC facilities;
Gratitude Corner;
Details of New Programs.

Have a look on our new programs here >>>

Ethnic Unrest: 2,000 March Overfatal Police Shooting

Thousands of members of ethnic minority groups marched through Hong Kong on 29/3/2009 demanding the police chief apologize for the shooting dead of a Nepalese man by an officer.

News recap:

Ethnic Unrest

Police promise impartial inquiry on fatal shooting

What is your opinion about the incident? Do your friends have any ideas how to avoid it in the future? Leave us your comment. Thanks.

Useful Links of Public Services

You may find the following information useful to you.

Pre-vocational courses for SA youth with part-time and full-time courses

RTHK radio programs in Nepalese - Saptahik Sandesh

Recruitment Activities from Labour Department

Local Online Newspaper- The Standard News

Youth.gov.hk with all kind of news and acitivites for youth

Resources for students by HK Unison

Courses in English by Employees Retraining Board

A free web-site for Eng-Chi Translation

HKCS Early Education and Training Centre

HKCS Jocky Club Lodge of Rising Sun (drug treatment centre)

Career Info Talk on 13-3(Friday)

Hello youngsters!

We are going to organize a career information talk on coming Friday (13rd March 09) at SAHTC center.

At that time guests from Construction Industry Council Training Acadecy(CICTA) and Hong Kong Employment Development Service(HKEDS) will offer us latest labour market information and relevant training opportunities in Construction and Security field by giving us a sharing session. They will also provide on-spot application.

Join us to take this golden chance to develop your career!

Limited seats remained. Do call us now!

Details of the program:

Date: 13-3-09 (Friday)

Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm

Enquiry & Application: 2786-2227 for Homer.

Local News: The Budget 2009

The Budget 2009 from the Government had been released yesterday. For details, please refer to the followings: Link1, Link 2.

Recruitment Day to be held at Yuen Long Centre

Date/Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 12 February 2009 (Thu)
Venue: Yuen Long Job Centre, Labour Department
2/F., Yuen Long Centre, 55 Sau Fu Street, Yuen Long

Employer:
1. E & K Cleaning Services Ltd
(Work at Tung Chun Airport with Subsidies)
(first month hk$6500 and starting from 2nd month hk$8300 with subsidies)

2. Wan Kee Sports Co. Ltd
(Work at Yuen Long, Tuen Mun or HK wide)
(monthly hk$7500)

Reservation Number: 3692 5750
Limited interview timeslots. Reservation required, please ask our staff for more details!!!

Looking for Volunteers to visit elderly home!

Some of us will visit a elderly home this weekend(31/1,Sat)afternoon. We want to bring joy and care to them because of the chinese new year. You are so welcomed because your help is important to us. We will play games, chat with them and play guitars for them. So, just call 2786-2227 for more information.

The program preparation will start at our center at 13:30. If you don't know how to get to here. Call us !

Thank you!

Programs for SA Youth by SAHTC

Our center is going to organise activities and programs as below, do take a look and come and join us, for more, just call 2786-2227 for enquiry or application!

Introduction of Government Department: The Eduaction Bureau

Education Bureau

The Bureau is responsible for:

		formulating, developing and reviewing policies, programmes and legislation in respect of education from pre-primary to tertiary level; and
		overseeing the effective implementation of educational programmes.
The Bureau monitors the services provided by:
		the University Grants Committee, the Student Financial Assistance Agency, the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications and the Vocational Training Council.

About SAHTC

Our Service

Hong Kong Christian Service South Asian Happy Teens Club (SAHTC) funded by the Fu Tak Iam Foundation Limited is a specialized project aiming at providing service for South Asian youngsters (6-24 years old) who live, study or work in New Territories West. SAHTC intends to offer holistic intervention and support for the nurturance of happy and healthy South Asian youngsters so that they can become contributive and socially integrated members of the society.

Please visit our agency's website at http://www.hkcs.org/index-e.html for more information abour SAHTC.

Our Logo

We use a Ferris Wheel as our logo because we think that the growth process of South Asian youngsters in Hong Kong is similar to the orbit of a Ferris Wheel, which is full of UPs and DOWNs. We hope that we can be you friend to accompany you to go through all these UPs and DOWNs. We hope that ultimately all South Asian youngsters can live with genuine happiness!

Our Staff

This is our pleasure to introduce our staff to you.




From left to right:
Back row: Brian (placement student), Karrie, Phoebe, Eva, Nira, James, Vincent
Front row: Jacky, Raksha, Skhawat


Know more about SAHTC staffs
To know and explore more about our staffs >>>

Khush memories with SAHTC
To share joyful and memorable moments of SAHTC programs >>>