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1 "Youth Employment Start" Q4 October to December 2017 Training Schedule Think Big F/W 2017 – Self-employment Experience Day Date: 4 & 5 November 2017 (Saturday & Sunday) Time: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Venue: Atrium, UG2, The ONE, Tsim Sha Tsui Date Content Venue 1 August to 15 September 2017 Submission of application form Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) / Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) 21, 22 & 23 September 2017 Screening interview Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) 3 October 2017 Training workshop of “Practical Know- how for Temporary Retail Stall Owners in Shopping Malls” Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) 6 October 2017 Announcement of results of screening interview Y.E.S. Facebook 13 October 2017 Programme briefing Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) 19 & 20 October 2017 One-on-one professional consultancy services Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Before 24 October 2017 Participants to report their progress to Y.E.S. Not Applicable 4 & 5 November 2017 Think Big F/W 2017@The ONE Atrium, UG2, The ONE 8 November 2017 Post-event review for Think Big F/W 2017@The ONE Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) 1. Practical Know-how for Temporary Retail Stall Owners in Shopping Malls The “Self-employment Experience Day”, which will be collaborated with the training workshop of “Practical Know-how for Temporary Retail Stall Owners in Shopping Malls” and individual professional consultancy services, aims at teaching the marketing strategies for retail stalls in shopping

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"Youth Employment Start"

Q4 October to December 2017 Training Schedule

Think Big F/W 2017 – Self-employment Experience Day Date: 4 & 5 November 2017 (Saturday & Sunday) Time: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Venue: Atrium, UG2, The ONE, Tsim Sha Tsui

Date Content Venue

1 August to 15 September 2017 Submission of application form Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) / Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

21, 22 & 23 September 2017 Screening interview Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

3 October 2017 Training workshop of “Practical Know-how for Temporary Retail Stall Owners in Shopping Malls”

Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

6 October 2017 Announcement of results of screening interview

Y.E.S. Facebook

13 October 2017 Programme briefing Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

19 & 20 October 2017 One-on-one professional consultancy services

Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

Before 24 October 2017 Participants to report their progress to Y.E.S.

Not Applicable

4 & 5 November 2017 Think Big F/W 2017@The ONE Atrium, UG2, The ONE

8 November 2017 Post-event review for Think Big F/W 2017@The ONE

Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

1. Practical Know-how for Temporary Retail Stall Owners in Shopping Malls The “Self-employment Experience Day”, which will be collaborated with the training workshop of “Practical Know-how for Temporary Retail Stall Owners in Shopping Malls” and individual professional consultancy services, aims at teaching the marketing strategies for retail stalls in shopping

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malls or flea markets so that participants will be able to master both the necessary knowledge and theories before applying them to the actual businesses. If you want to know more about the potential of temporary retail stalls, the appropriate marketing strategies, the correct mode of operation, cash flow, the essence of sustainable business development and how to leverage online and other effective promotion channels with a view to laying foundation for self-employment in future? Don’t miss the training! Training Code: LD-SE-17315 Date: 3 October 2017 (Tuesday) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Vincent Hung (Cross Media Producer) Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Priority for members who have enrolled for Think Big F/W 2017 and Business Members /

Provisional Business Members No course quota will be deducted

2. Brilliant Idea Big Buck – Thinkertoys Creative Business Strategy It may be just an interesting APP for mobile phones, or could be an unforgettable advertisement in the internet, or the packaging of a beverage, they could bring along boundless business potential simply because of creativity! Do you also wish that your creativity could generate brand new business strategy for your own business? Created by the global maestro in innovation, Michael Michalko, this innovative thought process ‘Thinkertoys’ will help you explore new business opportunities using practical tools in a totally different thinking paradigm! Training Code: LD-SE-17256 Date: 21 October 2017 (Saturday) Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Dickson Yip (Thinkertoys accredited trainer (global)) Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks Priority for members who have enrolled for Think Big F/W 2017 and Business Members /

Provisional Business Members No course quota will be deducted

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Generic Skills 3. Elementary Gemmology (Popular Course)

Magnificent gems such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, jades and pearl are elegant and mysterious. How much do you know about their differences and characteristics? You may have heard about “Freshwater Pearls”, “Sri Lanka Sapphires” and the “4Cs” of diamonds, but what do these terms mean? The course will introduce many types of gems, including diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, jade and pearl, and explain their unique features. You will learn how to use conventional instruments to appraise gems so as to experience the splendour and charm of gems first hand. This course will also arouse your interest in joining the gemmological industry. Career Talk Training Code: LD-CT-17272 Date: 2 December 2017 (Saturday) Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Dominic Mok (Master in Geology, Chief Gemmologist) Quota: 35 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Certificate Course Training Code: LD-GS-17298 Date: 28 December 2017; 4, 11 & 20 January 2018 (Every Thursday & Saturday, 4 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (28 December 2017; 4 & 11 January 2018) & 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (20 January 2018) Speaker: Mr. Dominic Mok (Master in Geology, Chief Gemmologist) Quota: 20 (Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Remarks: Date of selection interview: 9 December 2017 (Saturday) Exact time of selection interview and selection results will be announced on 6 December

2017 (Wednesday) and 13 December 2017 (Wednesday) respectively on the Y.E.S. Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued.

Actions that give you extra points in the selection: (1) Go to Y.E.S. to complete career assessment and analysis (should be completed within

1 year prior to the selection interview) with Career Consultant / Social Worker; and/or

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(2) Attend relevant Career Talk. Certificates on completion of the course will be awarded to participants with an attendance

rate of 85% or above.

4. Fundamentals of Cybersecurity (NEW) In 2017, WannaCry disturbed the computer users all around the globe. More than 200,000 computer users were affected across 150 countries in just a few days. Of course we do not want to suffer from what they had experienced. This incident raised concerns about cybersecurity, and we thus see an emerging future for professional cybersecurity practitioners. When both commercial and public institutions are continually encountering with the threat of new cyber-attacks, simply relying on the firewall is not enough to battle with those attacks. Professional cybersecurity practitioners need to equip with comprehensive knowledge of the structure of cybersecurity and can master various tools for cyber protection in order to fully avoid cyber-attacks. For this reason, the course will equip you with fundamental concepts of cybersecurity, understanding of a variety of threats and challenges of cyber safety, installation of firewall, knowing various malignant software and bugs and ways of preventing infection, finding out the authentication and access control process, managing vulnerability and backup and recovery, etc. The use of cybersecurity software like network monitoring, vulnerability management and backup plus recovery software, etc. will also be demonstrated in this course. The course will further enhance your understanding of cybersecurity and make you ready for developing a career in the related industry. Career Talk Training Code: LD-CT-17320 Date: 4 November 2017 (Saturday) Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Keith Ko (Specialist in cybersecurity and information technology) Quota: 30 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Certificate Course Training Code: LD-GS-17321 Date: 20, 22, 27 & 29 November; 4, 6, 11 & 13 December 2017 (Every Monday & Wednesday, 8 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Keith Ko (Specialist in cybersecurity and information technology) & Mr. Chen Hei Long (Specialist in information technology) Quota: 20 (Selection Required)

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Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Date of selection interview: 11 November 2017 (Saturday) Exact time of selection interview and selection results will be announced on 8 November

2017 (Wednesday) and 15 November 2017 (Wednesday) respectively on the Y.E.S. Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued.

Actions that give you extra points in the selection: (1) Go to Y.E.S. to complete career assessment and analysis (should be completed within

1 year prior to the selection interview) with Career Consultant / Social Worker; and/or (2) Attend relevant Career Talk

Certificates on completion of the course will be awarded to participants with an attendance rate of 85% or above.

5. Introduction to Digital Marketing (Popular Course) The internet has become an important part of daily life and business. With the introduction of different digital media, more digital marketing methods have emerged. Compared to traditional marketing, digital marketing is low-cost, reactive, interactive and not limited by time and boundary. Not only can digital marketing spread your message effectively, it can also zoom in to target groups accurately, making it an essential element of modern marketing efforts. Nowadays, companies are all using social media to promote their businesses. Digital marketing has become an important component of their overall business strategy and the industry is constantly on the lookout for new talented individuals to play their part. If you are interested in finding out more about the industry and learning the relevant skills and their application, don’t miss out on this opportunity! The course will introduce the outlook of Hong Kong’s digital marketing industry, prospects, job requirements and professional qualifications. Content of the course includes: 10 most effective SEO methods; Analysis of customer purchase habits with AARRR digital marketing; Business strategy and techniques on digital and social media platforms; Best interpretation and presentation of smart webpage design. Career Talk Training Code: LD-CT-17261 Date: 14 October 2017 (Saturday) Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Tam Wai Yan (Former administrative staff of multinational and listed companies

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with over 15 years of experience in digital marketing) Quota: 30 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Certificate Course Training Code: LD-GS-17258 Date: 4, 11, 18 & 25 November 2017 (Every Saturday, 4 lessons) Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Tam Wai Yan (Former administrative staff of multinational and listed companies with over 15 years of experience in digital marketing) Quota: 20 (Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Date of selection interview: 21 October 2017 (Saturday) Exact time of selection interview and selection results will be announced on 18 October

2017 (Wednesday) and 25 October 2017 (Wednesday) respectively on the Y.E.S. Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued.

Actions that give you extra points in the selection: (1) Go to Y.E.S. to complete career assessment and analysis (should be completed within

1 year prior to the selection interview) with Career Consultant / Social Worker; and/or (2) Attend relevant Career Talk.

Certificates on completion of the course will be awarded to participants with an attendance rate of 100%.

6. Foundation Training on Shopping Centre Management (NEW) Hong Kong people are so fond of shopping, particularly in shopping malls and shopping centres, simply and mainly because of the convenience and comfortable environment. But while you are enjoying strolling in the shopping centres, have you ever thought of the management and operation of these shopping centres? In fact, managing a shopping centre is way beyond property management. It is a profession, apart from capturing the latest trends in the market, it also involves managing the flow of people, knowing the characteristics of the people who shop around, and matching the shopping centre and the tenants, in order to attract more potential customers.

The retail industry in Hong Kong is developing rapidly in recent years. The intense competition created an ever-increasing demand for top calibre talents in shopping centre management, can you grasp this opportunity?

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In this course, the current mode of shopping centre operation and management will be introduced. The instructor will also provide information about marketing of shopping centre, skills of management and knowledge of intellectual rights in Hong Kong. Through case studies, participants may acquire some practical skills in management of the shopping centres.

Career Talk Training Code: LD-CT-17267 Date: 7 October 2017 (Saturday) Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Lobo Fung (Experienced training instructor in property management, with many years of property management experience) Quota: 35 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

Certificate Course Training Code: LD-GS-17297 Date: 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29 November; 6 & 11 December 2017 (Every Monday & Wednesday, 7 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Lobo Fung (Experienced training instructor in property management, with many years of property management experience) Quota: 20 (Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

Remarks: Date of selection interview: 14 October 2017 (Saturday) Exact time of selection interview and selection results will be announced on 11 October

2017 (Wednesday) and 18 October 2017 (Wednesday) respectively on the Y.E.S. Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued.

Actions that give you extra points in the selection: (1) Go to Y.E.S. to complete career assessment and analysis (should be completed within

1 year prior to the selection interview) with Career Consultant / Social Worker; and/or (2) Attend relevant Career Talk.

Certificates on completion of the course will be awarded to participants with an attendance rate of 85% or above.

7. Career Support Assistant Foundation Course (NEW) In recent years, apart from the Government has substantially increased the provision of resources to schools for the operation of Career and Life Planning, a number of Non-Governmental

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Organizations (NGO) also have regular recruitment to recruit graduates for the supporting roles of Careers and Guidance under their employment service division. If you are hoping for a career in Career and Life Planning. This course is perfect for you! The course covers the basic theory and skills of Career and Life Planning, giving advice when having Career and Life Planning and organizing employment support activities for students and people who are unemployed, building linkage with prospective employers, providing placement follow-up services and offering referral services. You will also know about The Employment Ordinance and Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (MPF), as well as techniques of writing resumes and having job interviews etc. Certificate Course Training Code: NN-GS-17252 Date: 2, 9 & 16 December 2017 (Every Saturday, 6 lessons) Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Simon Yuen (Registered Social Worker, experienced in career services) Quota: 20 (Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Date of selection interview: 18 November 2017 (Saturday) Exact time of selection interview and selection results will be announced on 11 November

2017 (Saturday) and 22 November 2017 (Saturday) respectively on the Y.E.S. Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued.

Actions that give you extra points in the selection: (1) Go to Y.E.S. to complete career assessment and analysis (should be completed within

1 year prior to the selection interview) with Career Consultant / Social Worker; and/or (2) Attend relevant Career Talk.

Certificates on completion of the course will be awarded to participants with an attendance rate of 100%.

8. Foundation Training on Basics of Advertising Industry (The 3rd Cohort) Participants will acquire preliminary understanding of the division, structure, planning and work flow in the advertising industry, as well as, preparation of a proposal and the mastery of market trends. Apart from these, in order to allow participants who are interested in advertising industry to experience with the real-life working environment, participants will be given an opportunity to pay a visit to Adsmart Hong Kong Limited.

Certificate Course

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Training Code: NN-GS-17292 Date: 4, 11 & 18 November 2017 (Every Saturday, 3 lessons) Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Speaker: Representative from Adsmart Hong Kong Limited Quota: 20 (Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Visit Date: 25 November 2017 (Saturday) Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Assembly / Dismissal Point: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Venue: Laurels Industrial Centre, 32 Tai Yau Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon.

Remarks: Date of selection interview: 21 October 2017 (Saturday) Exact time of selection interview and selection results will be announced on 14 October

2017 (Saturday) and 25 October 2017 (Wednesday) respectively on the Y.E.S. Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued.

Action that give you extra points in the selection: Go to Y.E.S. to complete career assessment and analysis (should be completed within 1 year prior to the selection interview) with Career Consultant / Social Worker

Certificates on completion of the course will be awarded to participants with an attendance rate of 85% or above.

9. Certificate Course on Human Resources Management Assistant In this course, participants may know more about the daily work of a Human Resources Management Assistant from a practical perspective. With the experience sharing by some HR practitioners, participants will acquire knowledge on the work of a Human Resources Management Assistant. Course objective: to learn more about the role and challenges of Human Resources Management practitioners Course contents: the roles and functions of Human Resources Management practitioners in a corporation,

the essential and professional knowledge, as well as, the ethics of Human Resources Management practitioners

human resources planning, recruitment and selection, human resources management system

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salary and benefits, performance management and employer-employee relationships relevant legislation, such as, Employment Ordinance and the entry requirements as a

Human Resources Management Assistant sharing by experienced Human Resources Management practitioners Certificate Course Training Code: NN-GS-17293 Date: 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 November 2017 (Every Thursday, 5 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Chik Lai Fun & Ms. Tse Sui Kee Quota: 20 (Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

Remarks: Date of selection interview: 21 October 2017 (Saturday) Exact time of selection interview and selection results will be announced on 18 October

2017 (Wednesday) and 27 October 2017 (Friday) respectively on the Y.E.S. Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued.

Action that give you extra points in the selection: Go to Y.E.S. to complete career assessment and analysis (should be completed within 1 year prior to the selection interview) with Career Consultant / Social Worker

Certificates on completion of the course will be awarded to participants with an attendance rate of 85% or above.

10. 360O Total Makeup Class (3rd Cohort) The pursuit of beauty is no longer exclusive for youngsters. Have you ever thought of learning the practical makeup and contour techniques? The techniques that you learn from this course may benefit you for life when you own them. This course will cover and practice different makeup styles, including, day makeup, evening makeup, nude makeup and Korean makeup. By joining this course, your makeup techniques will be further enhanced. Certificate Course Training Code: NN-GS-17250 Date: 29 December 2017; 5, 12, 19 & 26 January 2018 (Every Friday, 5 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Gloria Leung (Celebrity makeup artist with 10 years of experience) Quota: 20 (Selection Required)

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Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Date of selection interview: 25 November 2017 (Saturday) Exact time of selection interview and selection results will be announced on 17 November

2017 (Friday) and 4 December 2017 (Monday) respectively on the Y.E.S. Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued.

Action that give you extra points in the selection: Go to Y.E.S. to complete career assessment and analysis (should be completed within 1 year prior to the selection interview) with Career Consultant / Social Worker

Certificates on completion of the course will be awarded to participants with an attendance rate of 100%.

Participants must prepare their own makeup tools and supplies, including 4-6 makeup brushes, eye shadow, liquid foundation, loose powder, toner, day cream, highlighter powder, eyebrow tweezers, eyebrow clippers, lipstick and fake eyelashes, etc.

11. Training on Activity Officer for Youth and Child Work For people who work with youth and children or in social welfare sector, they are required to organise and lead events or activities. Play groups, interest groups and adventure activities often appear in the publications of the social welfare organizations. Yet, do you know the skills in hosting these events successfully? If you want to know more about the work and requirements of an activity officer, or more about the processes and techniques in the organization of different events and activities, or even to have a go with it, please enroll now.

Career Talk Training Code: NN-CT-17269 Date: 14 October 2017 (Saturday) Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Lui Yi Fung (Registered Social Worker) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

Theoretical Course Date: 1, 6, 8 & 13 November 2017 (Every Monday & Wednesday, 4 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Wong Wing Chi (Registered Social Worker) & Ms. Leung Pui Ying (Registered Social Worker) Quota: 20 (Phone Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

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Visit Date: 4 November 2017 (Saturday) Time: To be confirmed Venue: To be confirmed

Practicum Date: 11 November 2017 (Saturday) Time: To be confirmed Venue: To be confirmed

Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone Selection Selection results will be announced on 25 October 2017 (Wednesday) on the Y.E.S.

Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued. Actions that give you extra points in the selection:

(1) Go to Y.E.S. to complete career assessment and analysis (should be completed within 1 year prior to the selection interview) with Career Consultant / Social Worker; and/or

(2) Attend relevant Career Talk. Attending this event will give you interview priority on the Recruitment Day (Theme -

Social Welfare Sector) scheduled for 15 November 2017 (Wednesday) in Y.E.S. (Mong Kok).

Certificates on completion of the course will be awarded to participants with an attendance rate of 100%.

No coach bus will be arranged for participants for the visit. Participants should arrange their own transportation.

Participants under the age of 18 are required to complete the parent/guardian consent form before the activity.

12. Introductory Course on Stage Magic (NEW) Stage Magic is to produce surprising and spectacular effect by blending with different equipment of lights, sounds and stage. The show is based on the interplay between magicians’ solo performance and interaction with audience. If you are interested in pursuing a career in this field, please don’t miss this precious chance to enroll this course! Certificate Course Training Code: NN-GS-17312 Date: 23 & 30 October 2017; 6 & 13 November 2017 (Every Monday, 4 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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Speaker: Mr. Louis Lo (Magician) Quota: 20 (Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Date of selection interview: 14 October 2017 (Saturday) Exact time of selection interview and selection results will be announced on 11 October

2017 (Wednesday) and 18 October 2017 (Wednesday) respectively on the Y.E.S. Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued.

Action that give you extra points in the selection: Go to Y.E.S. to complete career assessment and analysis (should be completed within 1 year prior to the selection interview) with Career Consultant / Social Worker

Participants must have an elementary knowledge of magic. Certificates on completion of the course will be awarded to participants with an attendance

rate of 100%.

Self-employment Series All young people aged between 18 and 29, who are operating their own businesses and have registered their businesses at Business Registration Office (BRO) with valid Business Registration Certificates, may become Business Members. Those young people who wish to start or have started their businesses but have not yet registered their businesses at BRO may register as Provisional Business Members. Business Members or Provisional Business Members are entitled first priority when applying related self-employment preparation courses. They are also allowed free access to the privileged services and facilities for business members in all centres, including: Legal / Accounting consultation services; Design corner; Business workstation; Business room; Professional consultation services; Professional printers

13. Online Shop Cheering Squad.WordPress Crash Course (Popular Course) In order to start your own business in this era of Web2.0, you will need a website that is intuitive, reflects the distinct values of your company and accessible on mobile platforms (i.e. content of the website can be displayed perfectly on different platforms). However, traditional webpage design has three major flaws: slow to design, slow to create and slow to load. These have

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deterred many from making their own company websites. As the world’s most widely-used Content Management System (CMS), WordPress is able to resolve these issues. Besides being able to create their online platforms with some simple steps, users can also manage their websites easily and install different plug-ins to set up unique and accessible online shops. Through the training, you can understand different WordPress functions and learn how you can use them to create your company website or online store. The course will also teach you how to make use of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to increase the searchability of your website! Training Code: LD-SE-17289 Date: 16, 23 & 30 October 2017 (Every Monday, 3 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Andy Lam (I.T. expert, web system guru with many years of teaching experience) Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Remarks: Priority for Business Members / Provisional Business Members For effective learning, members are required to bring a laptop computer running Windows

XP version or above, and for which they have administrator rights.

14. Strategies of Obtaining Attorneyship and Stock Purchase in Japan and Korea (Popular Course) There are hundreds of online shops selling Japanese and Korean products. If you want to stand out, you must understand and choose the best for your store. Want to know the secrets? You will learn the trend of Japanese and Korean products, operation and restrictions of the wholesale markets in these countries and the relevant shipping, tax, import and export regulations. In addition, you may also learn to become an exclusive distributor and to excavate potential product brands and negotiate with their owner. Don’t miss out this opportunity if you want to learn the strategies on importing Japanese and Korean products Training Code: LD-SE-17266 Date: 14 & 21 December 2017 (Every Thursday, 2 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Egon Liu (with over ten years of online sales and electronic commerce experience)

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Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Priority for Business Members / Provisional Business Members

15. Training Programme for Business Start-up (Return on Popular Demand) If you have started a business or is thinking about starting one but do not want to overcome the challenges ahead just by guts, then this is the course for you. Learn how to create successful sales and marketing strategies, assess business performance and manage crises so that you can plan and execute your business plan! Training Code: LD-SE-17290 Date: 4, 11 & 21 November 2017 (Tuesday & Saturday, 3 lessons) Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (4 & 11 November 2017) & 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (21 November 2017) Speaker: Dr. Eddy Tsang (Online Business Expert, Experienced Trainer) Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Remarks: Priority for Business Members / Provisional Business Members

16. The New Era of Online Store in Mobile Devices 2.0

In the last chapter, Eric from Boutir has shared with us about the concepts of setting up an online store and the issues to be taken care of. You probably have obtained some knowledge about this. In this course, Eric will continue to share with you the real-life operation and preparation for running an online store. You may learn the ways of setting up an online store and the techniques of sales for online stores. If you are interested in setting up your own online store or you would like to know more about this, please enrol now.

Training Code: NN-SE-17295 Date: 28 November (Tuesday) & 4 December 2017 (Monday) (2 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Eric Ng (Representative from Boutir) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

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Remarks: Priority for Business Members / Provisional Business Members

17. Sharing on Startup Blueprint Candy Chung, an enthusiastic and passionate young entrepreneur who observed the business opportunities of online shopping when she was still a student and she also contributes to the society while running her business. Candy has committed to promoting youth entrepreneurship and innovative thinking by having different kinds of youth service programs organised by her charity foundation so as to encourage young people to embrace challenges and reach their potentials. She believes that having creativity and innovation is not enough to make entrepreneurs succeed, the entrepreneurs also need to have their own networks, attitudes and observation. For this course, Candy will only share her actual experience with you instead of intensive elaboration in theories. Training Code: NN-SE-17255 Date: 8 November 2017 (Wednesday) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Candy Chung (Famous Entrepreneur) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

Remarks: Priority for Business Members / Provisional Business Members.

18. Series of Creativity – Hot ideas for Entrepreneurship 1. Creativity x Entrepreneurship Creativity and entrepreneurship are inseparable. We probably have experienced in our daily lives that, for two similar products, we tend to choose the one with more creative and appealing outlook even if it costs more than another one. When we are enjoying the joy of shopping, some marketing events which are more creative will capture our attention or even participation in it more easily. Hence, adding the element of creativity aptly in the course of starting a new business will certainly add value to the business.

The objective of this course is to arouse your creativity and to highlight the roles of creativity in the process of starting up a business through case studies and discussion.

Training Code: NN-SE-17291 Date: 7 & 14 November 2017 (Every Tuesday, 2 lessons)

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Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Lai Kin Pong (Registered Social Worker) Quota: 20 (Phone Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

Remarks: Priority for Business Members / Provisional Business Members Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone

Selection in the period of 25 October 2017 to 2 November 2017. Selection results will be announced on 3 November 2017 (Friday) on the Y.E.S. Facebook

page. No individual notification will be issued. Certificates on completion of the course will be awarded to participants with an attendance

rate of 100%.

2. ‘Hot Ideas’ @ Creativity x Entrepreneurship Challenge This is a 3 Pages Creativity x Entrepreneurship Challenge. If you would like to start up your own business, or you have already started, and are pondering of putting more creativity in it, we welcome you to participate in this Challenge, to strive for the dream of having your own business.

Schedules of the Challenge 15 September - 16 November

Participants can download the application forms from the Y.E.S. website or visit the two Y.E.S. centres in person for an application form, and submit before the deadline or send by e-mail to [email protected] / [email protected]

23 November Announcement of the entrants for the Challenge 2 December Challenge (10 mins business showcase) & Prize Presentation

Ceremony of the Challenge

Remarks: Priority for Business Members / Provisional Business Members Mode of participation: Individual / Group (a maximum of four) Telephone enquiry: 2111 8533 (Mr. Lai / Ms. Wong) Other details: Please watch out in the Y.E.S. website and posters

19. Sharing Economy “Sharing Economy” is an umbrella term with a range of meanings, often used to describe economic and social activity involving online transactions. It includes peer-to-peer based sharing of access to goods and service. Sharing Economy has become a hot issue in recent

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years and there are two extreme viewpoints regarding this issue. Either you would run your own business, be self-employed or are interested in knowing more about ‘Sharing Economy’, please don’t miss this course! We have invited Mr. Phoenix Wan, the Chairman of Youth Entrepreneur Warrior, to share the ideas of ‘Sharing Economy’ and its related opportunities with us. Training Code: NN-SE-17248 Date: 23 November 2017 (Thursday) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Phoenix Wan (Chairman of Youth Entrepreneur Warrior, established a number of platforms for ‘Sharing Economy’) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Priority for Business Members / Provisional Business Members

20. Sharing on Caterlord POS System Have you noticed that people in restaurants no longer take your orders with pens and paper but via electronic ordering? Caterlord POS has introduced cloud computing for catering industry so that restaurateurs can fully utilize the unique functionalities of cloud computing. It has also transformed the operation styles of catering businesses by changing the traditional POS system so as to maximize restaurants effectiveness. Restaurateurs handle orders and cash register as well as monitoring the operation and promoting their restaurants by using mobile phones or tablets at anytime and anywhere. Everyware, the holding company of Caterlord, has been established for four years and has more than 2,000 restaurants as its clients. Caterlord has been awarded numerous awards in information and communications technology in 2017, including the Best ICT Startup Grand Award (Software and Application Services) and the Smart Business Award – the Best SME Award. The founder of Caterlord will show us how to solve problems by using your knowledge. Perhaps you will be the next entrepreneur! Training Code: NN-SE-17251 Date: 14 November 2017 (Tuesday) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Michael Yung (A founder of Everyware Limited) Quota: 20

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Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Priority for Business Members / Provisional Business Members

21. Business Opportunities with Big Data There are loads of business potentials in big data, from which you can perceive patterns of consumption and behaviour of clients so you can choose the right target for designing and exploring businesses with market’s needs. We have invited Mr. Kenneth Kwok, the founder of Beehive Strategy, which is the first Certified Partners of Google Analytics in Hong Kong, to discuss this topic with us and analyse what kind of opportunities we can obtain big data. Therefore, we can know the winning strategies in the era of big data. You just have this one precious chance so don’t miss it! Training Code: NN-SE-17243 Date: 1 & 8 December 2017 (Every Friday, 2 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Kenneth Kwok (Founder of Beehive Strategy) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Priority for Business Members / Provisional Business Members

Career Talk 22. Career Talk on Cybersecurity Industry

Please refer to the “Fundamentals of Cybersecurity” for details Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

23. Career Talk on Gemmology Please refer to the “Elementary Gemmology” for details Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

24. Career Talk on Digital Marketing Please refer to the “Introduction to Digital Marketing” for details Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

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25. Career Talk on Shopping Centre Management Please refer to the “Foundation Training on Shopping Centre Management” for details Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

26. Things to Know before Becoming a Social Worker (The 2nd Cohort) There is acute competition every year for the studying of the program of social work. If you are interested in becoming a social worker, you must ensure that you know beforehand the prospects of social work industry and the duties of a social worker. This course will be delivered by very experienced social workers with enormous experience in actual service and management which must be rewarding. Contents of the course include, the duties of a social worker, the prospects of social work industry, the essential personal values and characteristics, as well as, the career ladder and introduction of program of social work and important interview techniques. Useful information, such as, the deadlines in application and subject details for all

universities and tertiary institutions will be provided during the course, in order to save your time in looking for these information.

With an enquiry session in the course Training Code: NN-CT-17273 Date: 14 December 2017 (Thursday) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Chan Kai Ming (Experienced Registered Social Worker, with many years of service and management experience) & Mr. Lui Yi Fung (Registered Social Worker) Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

27. Career Talk on Hong Kong Police Force Recruitment Y.E.S. will invite the Hong Kong Police Force Recruitment Team to share the detailed procedures of recruitment in the Hong Kong Police Force. The contents of the career talk include, interview procedures, tactics in application, welfare benefits and promotion prospects. There are also sharing of work experience and question and answer session, etc. For those of you who are dedicated to be part of the Police Force, please don’t miss it. Training Code: NN-CT-17268 Date: 18 November 2017 (Saturday) Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Speaker: Representative from Hong Kong Police Force Recruitment Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

28. Industry Myth: Travel Editor (NEW) “Free travel!” “Work and travel at the same time!” “Travel all over the world!” A lot of people have the aforementioned thoughts of being a travel editor, but is it true? Is it really an easy job to write for a book with numerous tourist attractions? How to pursue your career in travel? Y.E.S. has invited a travel editor to unveil these myths so we can have a more in-depth understanding of the work of a travel editor. Training Code: NN-CT-17308 Date: 21 October 2017 (Saturday) Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Alvin Cheng (A famous Travel Editor with his own photography website and Facebook page) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

29. Career Talk on Fitness Coach and Practical Experience More and more people are joining fitness clubs in recent years. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department and also private fitness clubs are always recruiting fitness coaches. But is the job of fitness coach simply about teaching physical exercises, providing some coaching or guidance in the use of the fitness equipment? What are the elements in making a coach professional? In this course, you will know more about the necessary qualifications of being a fitness coach and their responsibilities. You may also learn more about the current development of this industry in Hong Kong as a guide to this career. There is also a session on the various equipment which will give you some practical experience. Contents of the course include, categories of physical fitness activities (current Hong Kong physical fitness activities) responsibility of a fitness coach elements in coach training the road to be a fitness coach Training Code: NN-CT-17271

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Date: 2 December 2017 (Saturday) Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Speaker: Fitness Coach from Hong Kong Y.W.C.A. Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

30. Survival in Wilderness x Revelation of Outdoor Business Startups A group of young people in Hong Kong believe that through outdoor experience and encounters in the wilderness, one can come to know/reckon one’s unique abilities and explore the unlimited potential in life. The suburb is readily a platform whereby city dwellers can learn from it and gain from it. A company is formed to host periodically camping, hiking and outdoor training, etc. for the public and organizations so that they can relax in the bosom of nature. Do you want to know the secrets behind? In this course, you can know more about this industry and to learn some skills for outdoor activities, please enroll immediately if you are interested. Career Talk Training Code: NN-CT-17310 Date: 20 October 2017 (Friday) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Eric Yau (Representative from Acme Pro) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Visit Training Code: NN-JH-17311 Date: 21 October 2017 (Saturday) Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (includes transit time) Contents: Knowing the campsite of camping, preparations for camping, easy hiking Quota: 15 (Phone Selection Required) Venue: Gilwell Campsite, Fei Ngo Shan Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone

Selection Selection results will be announced on 17 October 2017 (Tuesday) on the Y.E.S. Facebook

page. No individual notification will be issued. A coach bus will be arranged for travelling to and from the Gilwell Campsite. Please be on

time and meet at Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) at 11:00 a.m. We will not wait for latecomers. Participants under the age of 18 are required to complete the parent/guardian consent form

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before the activity. Participants are required to put on sportswear on the day of the activity

31. Backpackers' Working Holiday Experience (England & Germany) Working Holiday Scheme can fulfil your dreams of study tour, vacation, and work in one pack. Content of the talk includes local arrangements in clothing, food, accommodation and transport, job hunting, changes and challenges likely to be encountered upon arrival as well as making full use of local resources. Training Code: NN-CT-17253 Date: 11 November 2017 (Saturday) Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Speaker: Representative from HKbackpackers Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

Job Hunting 32. The Hiring Secrets of Large Corporations (Return on Popular Demand)

There are many large enterprises in Hong Kong. They are the dream workplaces for many young people due to their clear structure, promising career prospects and good fringe benefits. Though the job requirements vary among different posts in the large enterprises, the recruitment process is standard and well-structured with steps to follow. Job seekers must be careful to pass each step of the process. Y.E.S. offers this course of “The Hiring Secrets of Large Corporations” again so as to let you know key points of interview. Course contents include recruitment process of large enterprises, the hidden message in job advertisements, the application letters and resumes that “hit the target”, tips of online job application, tips for writing tests, types of aptitude tests and strategies in English group and individual interviews with practical session included. Every little details of the recruitment process of large enterprise will be disclosed which makes you invincible in job hunting! Training Code: LD-JH-17247 Date: 17 & 24 November 2017 (Every Friday, 2 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Christopher Yim (Human Resource Specialist) Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

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33. Workshop on Professional Image and Business Etiquette for Job Interviews (NEW) A successful interview is the most critical part in job-hunting. In the course of a job interview, apart from our skills in giving responses to interview questions, what else do we have to aware of? In this course, you will learn the ways to build a professional and positive image for job interviews. Instructor will adopt different teaching methods, so that you can learn the meticulous details required for the interview, such as, techniques in choosing appropriate outfit for the interview, your presentation of self-image and the body language in the course of the interview etc. Training Code: LD-JH-17283 Date: 14 October 2017 (Saturday) Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Angel Pang Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

34. Personal Branding @ Job Interview (Taught in English) Whether you are looking for your first job or want to switch to something with better prospect, personal branding is now an essential job interview skill. In fact, besides gathering information on potential candidates through traditional methods like résumé, many large corporations are now learning more about the background and personal conduct of interviewees through online and social media platforms to identify the best candidate. Are you ready to create a positive, eye-catching personal image to captivate your interviewers in a short span of time? This course will help you learn more about your unique personality, show you how you can use different platforms to build a multi-dimensional personal image, teach you to protect your image under different circumstances, and show you how you can put your personal branding to good use during job interviews. Training Code: LD-JH-17284 Date: 10 &11 November 2017 (Friday & Saturday, 2 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (10 November 2017) & 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (11 November 2017)

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Speaker: Mr. A. Lee (Experienced Human Resources Professional and Corporate Trainer) Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

35. Workshop on Resume Building (Taught in English) Have you prepared your own resume? What makes an excellent resume? Do you know the fundamental principles of making an excellent resume? How to make your resume stand out from the others? How to avoid common mistakes? If you want to know all the tips, please join this course! Training Code: LD-JH-17259 Date: 15 November 2017 (Wednesday) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Tsoi Yuen Mei (Master in HR Management, HR consultant with 20 years of relevant experience) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Members completed 'Workshop on resume Building' will have priority in participating 'Professional CV – Personal Consultancy Service'. Details will be announced after class.

36. Professional CV – Personal Consultancy Service If you want to equip yourself with a personal resume that gleams with all your strengths, you are advised to make an appointment with the experienced human resources consultant at Y.E.S., so that he/she can help you compose a unique, tailor-made resume that genuinely suits your needs. Expert will provide one-on-one consultation service of English and Chinese resume building right on-the-spot. They will conduct individual talks with young people in order to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in their resume. Training Code: LD-JH-17244 Date: 25 November 2017 (Saturday) Time: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Y.E.S. will reply and notify the attending time by email) Speaker: Ms. Chan Wai Tuen (Experienced Human Resources Consultant) Quota: 7 - 8 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks:

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Participants shall send their resume via e-mail to [email protected] for a formal confirmation of participation. The subject of the email shall be: Application for “Professional CV – Personal Consultancy Service”. Please also provide your (1) Full name in Chinese; (2) Membership number; (3) State whether you have attended the “Workshop on Resume Building”; and (4) Venue of using the service [Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)]. Y.E.S. staff will give you a reply to confirm the receipt of your resume.

Each member can only use this service once. If member fail to attend the appointment, he/she shall not apply this service again.

No course quota will be deducted.

37. Legislative Council Visit Want to find out more about the career opportunities with the law-making body? Don’t miss out on the Legislative Council Complex visit! During the trip, you will visit the chamber, viewing gallery, memory lane, photo gallery and educational gallery. Training Code: NN-JH-17264 Date: 14 October 2017 (Saturday) Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (includes transit time) Speaker: Representative from Legislative Council Secretariat Quota: 18 (Phone Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone

Selection Selection results will be announced on 12 October 2017 (Thursday) on the Y.E.S. Facebook

page. No individual notification will be issued. A coach bus will be arranged for travelling to and from the destination. Please be on time

and meet at Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) at 1:30 p.m. We will not wait for latecomers. Participants under the age of 18 are required to complete the parent/guardian consent form

before the activity.

38. Triumph in the Skies – Cathay City Visit As the headquarters of a local airline, apart from being the brain of the airline, Cathay City also performs different functions, such as being the training centre for cockpit crew and cabin crew, an office and a hotel. This time, Y.E.S. will take you to Cathay City to find out more about the working environment and to have other relevant information. Training Code: NN-JH-17241

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Date: 9 December 2017 (Saturday) Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (includes transit time) Speaker: Representative from Cathay Pacific Airways Quota: 18 (Phone Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone

Selection Selection results will be announced on 7 December 2017 (Thursday) on the Y.E.S.

Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued. A coach bus will be arranged for travelling to and from the destination. Please be on time

and meet at Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) at 10:30 a.m. We will not wait for latecomers. Participants under the age of 18 are required to complete the parent/guardian consent form

before the activity.

39. Visiting the Disciplinary Forces Series – Visit the Government Flying Service Headquarter Whenever there are accidents or disasters, there are news reporting that the Flying Service was called for duty. Do you know the work of the flying Service? Apart from the Supa Puma AS332L2 Helicopter, what are the other types of planes used in the Flying Service? For those who are interested to know all these should join this visit. Training Code: NN-JH-17286 Date: 27 October 2017 (Friday) Time: 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Speaker: Representative from the Government Flying Service Quota: 20 (Phone Selection Required) Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone

Selection Selection results will be announced on 20 October 2017 (Friday) on the Y.E.S. Facebook

page. No individual notification will be issued. A coach bus will be arranged for travelling to and from the Government Flying Service

Headquarter. Please be on time and meet at Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) at 12:30 p.m. We will not wait for latecomers.

Participants are required to present their original Hong Kong Identity Card for the proof of identity at the Government Flying Service Headquarter.

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Participants under the age of 18 are required to complete the parent/guardian consent form before the activity.

40. Visiting the Disciplinary Forces Series – Visit the Police Tactical Unit Headquarter Have you ever visited the Hong Kong Police College? How much do you know about the Police Tactical Unit? For this activity, we will arrange a visit to the Police Tactical Unit, so that participants can know more about their work, and attend their graduation ceremony, in order to deepen your knowledge of the disciplinary forces. Training Code: NN-JH-17287 Date: 10 November 2017 (Friday) Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Speaker: Representative from the Police Tactical Unit Headquarter Quota: 20 (Phone Selection Required) Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone

Selection Selection results will be announced on 2 November 2017 (Thursday) on the Y.E.S.

Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued. A coach bus will be arranged for travelling to and from the Police Tactical Unit

Headquarter. Please be on time and meet at Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) at 10:30 a.m. We will not wait for latecomers.

Participants under the age of 18 are required to complete the parent/guardian consent form before the activity.

41. Visiting the Disciplinary Forces Series – Visit the Marine Region Headquarters and Launch Y.E.S. will take you to visit the Headquarters of the Marine Region, in order to enhance your understanding of the Marine Region and the Police Launches. If you are passionate for the work of the Marine Region, Hong Kong Police Force, and are interested in joining the disciplinary forces, please grasp this opportunity. Training Code: NN-JH-17288 Date: 21 November 2017 (Tuesday) Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Speaker: Representative from the Marine Region, Hong Kong Police Force Quota: 15 (Phone Selection Required)

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Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone

Selection Selection results will be announced on 14 November 2017 (Tuesday) on the Y.E.S.

Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued. A coach bus will be arranged for travelling to and from the Marine Region Headquarter,

Hong Kong Police Force. Please be on time and meet at Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) at 1:00 p.m. We will not wait for latecomers.

Participants under the age of 18 are required to complete the parent/guardian consent form before the activity.

42. Magic of Fully Automated Production - Coca-Cola Factory Visit Many would agree that Coca-Cola is one of the world’s best-selling beverages and have dominated Hong Kong’s carbonated drink market for many years. How to ensure standardized production and quality control of millions of cans of Coca-Cola each day? Now you have a chance to unveil the magic behind. Sign up for the visit to Coca-Cola factory and learn more about the production process now! Training Code: NN-JH-17265 Date: 6 October 2017 (Friday) Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (includes transit time) Speaker: Representative from Coca-Cola Factory Quota: 18 (Phone Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone

Selection Selection results will be announced on 3 October 2017 (Tuesday) on the Y.E.S. Facebook

page. No individual notification will be issued. A coach bus will be arranged for travelling to and from the destination. Please be on time

and meet at Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) at 9:30 a.m. We will not wait for latecomers Participants under the age of 18 are required to complete the parent/guardian consent form

before the activity.

43. Visit T·PARK T·PARK is an insightful establishment for Integrated Waste Management Facilities (IWMF), showing the commitment and dedication of Hong Kong to shape Hong Kong’s “Waste-To-Energy” Journey. T·PARK provides us the best sewage treatment and achieve a sustainable

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future for Hong Kong. Enrolling in this course, you can visit T·PARK so as to have the opportunity to try the outdoor footbath heated by energy generated during incineration. For members who hope for developing a career in environmental protection or knowing more about different environmental projects, please don’t miss the chance! Training Code: NN-JH-17245 Date: 25 November 2017 (Saturday) Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Speaker: Representative from T·PARK Quota: 18 (Phone Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone

Selection Selection results will be announced on 23 November 2017 (Thursday) on the Y.E.S.

Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued. A coach bus will be arranged for travelling to and from the destination. Please be on time

and meet at Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) at 9:30 a.m. We will not wait for latecomers. Participants under the age of 18 are required to complete the parent/guardian consent form

before the activity.

44. Virtual Reality Centre Visit Virtual Reality (VR) has landed at Hang Seng Management College (HSMC). The Virtual Reality Centre has been established at HSMC to enhance the development in teaching and research. The immersive VR simulation system built by the “Virtual Reality and Big Data Analytics Laboratory” can apply VR to various application platforms, and at the same time perform multi-dimensional big data analytics, providing an excellent 3-D interactive learning platform. Participants of this visit will understand the comprehensive application of VR mixing with big data analytics, and experience the latest technology with the VR eyewear in the VR workshop. Don’t miss this precious chance! Training Code: NN-JH-17304 Date: 4 December 2017 (Monday) Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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Speaker: Representative from Hang Seng Management College Quota: 18 (Phone Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone

Selection Selection results will be announced on 30 November 2017 (Thursday) on the Y.E.S.

Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued. A coach bus will be arranged for travelling to and from the destination. Please be on time

and meet at Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) at 2:00 p.m. We will not wait for latecomers. Participants under the age of 18 are required to complete the parent/guardian consent form

before the activity.

45. New Work Genre of the New Generation x Tactics to Get a Job In an ever-ending developing place like Hong Kong, emerging industries are on the rise though some old industries are diminishing gradually at the same time. If you want to master the most up-to-date information about the job market, or to establish your firm foothold in this new era, then you have to know more about the current trends in the job market and tactics to get a job. Always remember that opportunities are only reserved for those who are well prepared. Training Code: NN-JH-17285 Date: 9 December 2017 (Saturday) Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Speaker: Representative from Adecco Personnel Limited Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

46. Talk on Officer / Inspector of Customs and Excise Department The Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department contributes to the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong as it stands as an advanced and forward looking organisation. The Customs and Excise Service acts with confidence, serve with courtesy and strive for excellence. If you want to know more about the duties and the selection process of Customs Officers and Inspectors, please attend this talk! Training Code: NN-JH-17263 Date: 13 October 2017 (Friday) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Representative from Hong Kong Customs

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Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

Soft Skills 47. Introductory Training on Effective Planning and Personal Effectiveness

Have you ever felt the heavy workload and had the feeling of lack of time and being too busy to attend to all? In fact, this may due to the lack of planning at work and not understanding what is urgency and what is the most important. To improve our work efficiency, we must enhance the sensitivity to “emergency”, as well as understand the way of balance between work and life. You will understand you accustomed working mode and experience different skills to enhance working efficiency, so as to establish themselves an effective working mode with driving forces. Training Code: LD-SS-17276 Date: 19 & 26 October 2017 (Every Thursday, 2 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Wilkie Choi Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

48. Modern Western Calligraphy Workshop (NEW) Eddie Lau Pui Kei, a fashion designer in Hong Kong once said, “Everyone has to face his difficulties and challenges on his own as there’s no one can help. Even though we are always alone, we still persist in facing the challenges. Therefore, we are the one who makes our choice. If we choose to love and learn anytime and anywhere, we will be able to love and grow up under any circumstances. In spite of all the hurdles in life, you always have to be elegant and positive in life and then you will find the ways to achieve your dreams.” When you are beset with setbacks and hardships at work, you will just grumble and express lots of negative emotions or embrace challenges with positive attitudes? Modern Western Calligraphy is not simply an elegant art but also a way to relieve your pressure, train your perseverance and persistence and eventually improve your efficiency in working. Training Code: LD-SS-17316 Date: 2, 9 & 16 November 2017 (Every Thursday, 3 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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Speaker: Ms. Kalo Chu (Calligrapher and bespoke stationery designer) Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

49. Managing Difficult Co-workers (Popular Course) Colleague A likes to gain attention and humiliate others openly; Colleague B is very knowledgeable but very picky about your work; Colleague C cannot control his / her temper; Colleague D thinks he can outdo everyone but in fact is just boasting; Colleague E only knows how to whine but never provides any possible solutions for you. These “difficult” colleagues are everywhere. You cannot avoid. As a newcomer in the workplace, you may find it very tiring to work with them. You choose to just remain silent and bear it? This course will teach you how to analyse their behaviours and the reasons why they act like that, so you can minimise their destructiveness or even establish long-term cooperative relationships with them through different communication tactics. Therefore, the tension in offices can ultimately be reduced. Training Code: LD-SS-17257 Date: 3 & 10 November 2017 (Every Friday, 2 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Lawrence Chu (Master in Counselling, Registered Corporate Coach with 10 years of training experience) Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

50. Team Building Through Interactive Board Game (NEW) In workplace, team cooperation is an important topic. Cooperation and synergy contribute to high efficiency at work. In this course, participants will team up and play an interactive board game called "Captain Sonar". Members of the team include the Captain, the Chief Mate, the Radio Operator and the Engineer and they are engaged in a combat with the opponent. The instructor will guide the participants how to play the game, and how to apply skills of team cooperation in the course of the game. Training Code: LD-SS-17277 Date: 21 October 2017 (Saturday, 2 lessons) Time: 12:00 n.n. – 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Speaker: Mr. Thomas Lam (Experienced Board Gamer) Quota: 24 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

51. Certificate Course on Mental Health First Aid There are many people who suppress their emotions and cannot find ways to let go. Some of them may even suffer from emotional illnesses or mental distress. After learning about Mental Health First Aid, you will be able to provide immediate help for them when necessary. The goal of Mental Health First Aid is to equip you with a set of effective mental health principles and skills so you can identify symptoms of mental distresses and intervene in a timely manner. Content of the course includes: basic understanding of common mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, drug abuse and severe mental illnesses; identifying mental issues and signs of meltdowns, and when to intervene; how to provide support through five key steps before the situation deteriorates; and the social resources that are available. **Members who have completed the entire course will receive a certificate issued by The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong that is recognised by Mental Health First Aid (International). Training Code: LD-SS-17262 Date: 6, 7, 20 & 21 October 2017 (Every Friday & Saturday, 4 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (6 & 20 October 2017) & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (7 & 21 October 2017) Speaker: Mr. Vincent Ho (Mental Health First Aid Instructor) Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

52. Unleash Your Brain Power ─ Creative Thinking Workshop You will face many problems at office and most of the time, we would choose the simplest and most direct way to resolve them and put things back on track. However, if we were to be a bit more creative, we can make the root causes of these problems disappear completely. Do not assume that creativity is a gift that only a small portion of people in this world are born with. Everyone can be creative, but the key is how to unleash its full potential. This course will teach you to break away from mental constraints and unleash your creative potential using

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different tools and techniques. There will be practice sessions for you to try to resolve a series of workplace challenges using different thinking tools. From this moment on, no challenge will be too great for you at work! Training Code: LD-SS-17281 Date: 17 & 24 November 2017 (Every Friday, 2 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. K. Chu (Experienced Corporate Trainer) Quota: 25 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

53. BOARD GAME X Life Planning Do you have any life planning? How much do you know about your future? Do you know what the most valuable of your life is? To what extend you can answer the above questions? You will be able to answer these questions after playing several of the board games in this course. Either you are a fan of Board Game or you hope for having the answers, please do not miss the course! Training Code: NN-SS-17260 Date: 14 October 2017 (Saturday) Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Ricky Leung (Registered Social Worker) Quota: 15 (Phone Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Selection results will be announced on 12 October 2017 (Thursday) on the Y.E.S. Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued.

54. SQ – Establishing Smart Interpersonal Relationship (The 2nd Cohort) SQ, means Social Intelligence, it raises the most important mode in interpersonal relationship, the concept of I-YOU, which transforms empathy into an act of care and concern. In this course, you will learn the various important components, including, enhancing the competence of ‘empathy’, ‘putting yourself in others’ shoes’, ‘listening’ and ‘practice of care’ and sharing the techniques of practicing the above. Training Code: NN-SS-17282

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Date: 23 December 2017 (Saturday, 2 lessons) Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 n.n. & 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Lui Yi Fung (Registered Social Worker) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

55. Certificate Course on “Junior Happy Coach” The ‘Happy Living Community Health Promotion Programme’ was launched in the Wong Tai Sin and Sai Kung Districts in 2005. This cross departmental programme is based on the blueprint of positive psychology and a certificate course on “Junior Happiness Coach’ is hosted. Seven manners of happiness is introduced, so that participants can learn to love life and care and accept others, in order to create a happier life, and to become more hopeful and energetic. Training Code: NN-SS-17275 Date: 14 & 21 October; 4 November 2017 (Every Saturday, 3 lessons) Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 n.n. Speaker: Mr. Mark Mak (Leading Instructor of ‘Happy Living Community Health Promotion Programme’) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Remarks: Certificate of ‘Junior Happy Coach’ will be awarded to participants with an attendance rate of 100%

56. Turning Point in Life: From Campus to Workplace, Are You Ready? Y.E.S. has invited Mr. Lau Ming Wai, the Chairman of Commission on Youth, to come along and interflow with young people, from school campus to workplace. Are you ready for the new challenge? What do youngsters want to pursue at work? How are we going to equip them, in order to find a suitable job for them? Training Code: NN-SS-17279 Date: 25 November 2017 (Saturday) Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Lau Ming Wai (Chairman of Commission on Youth) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

57. ‘Empathy’ - Foundation + Application

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The definition of empathy is to put oneself into the situation of other people, and to experience their feelings in that situation. ‘Empathy’ – Foundation + Application serves as a solid platform for you to learn more about various psychological theories and practices, so that you can better understand your own psychological needs as well as that of others. Contents of the course include: (1) Basic concept of empathy (2) The four levels of empathy (3) The basic techniques in practicing empathy (4) The application of empathy on male and female colleagues respectively Training Code: NN-SS-17280 Date: 27 October & 3 November 2017 (Every Friday, 2 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Cheng Yat Lam (Registered Social Worker) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

58. Ten Skillsets to Be Sociable We all believe that it’s definitely good for our career if we have popularity. To establish new relationships with colleagues under the rapid change and competitive environment must be one of the most important challenges for the future employees. Therefore, the competence of your interpersonal skills will be crucial to determine your achievement. Various interpersonal skills for different types of people will be discussed in the course. You definitely can find one suitable for you. Training Code: NN-SS-17246 Date: 25 November 2017 (Saturday) Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Simon Yuen (Registered Social Worker) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

59. Triangle of Love: Looking for Mr. / Ms. Right as Your Job The Triangle of Love is a theory about feelings and emotions. Love = passion + intimacy + commitment How can we apply this theory to workplace apart from romantic relationships?

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How do I choose a job that I love? How do I find a Mr. or Ms. Right as your job? If you would like to find out more about yourself and your job, or to know more about the theory of the Triangle of Love, please don’t hesitate to enrol in this course! Training Code: NN-SS-17278 Date: 25 October 2017 (Wednesday) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Leung Pui Ying (Registered Social Worker) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

60. Introduction to Systems Thinking The world today is being led by Western civilization, focusing on logic and evidence, and stressing on order with a tendency and becoming more unhumanised. People emphasized on the highest speed and the least input to reap the biggest harvest. There are unscrupulous aggressive approaches without any contribution to society and without ‘Systems Thinking’ in the mindset. Subsequently, human society has made progress in the past decades at an unprecedented rate which is too fast for individuals, families and society to catch up with. With all these unscrupulous expansions without any contribution, mother nature has suffered irreparable damage and humanity is going to suffer soon for what we have done. Therefore, people with insights should learn ‘Systems Thinking’ in order to resolve the current problems with a new perspective. Training Code: NN-SS-17274 Date: 11 October 2017 (Wednesday) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Lui Hong Ting (Systems Thinking Instructor, Adventure Coach) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

61. Elitist Investment and Financial Management – Plan for Your Life Now Do you know the six steps of financial planning? Do you know how to set up plans for various targets such as marriage, entrepreneurship, investment, home purchase? What are the factors affecting financial plans? How do we choose suitable financial products?

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You will know the above answers by joining this workshop. Training Code: NN-SS-17242 Date: 7 December 2017 (Thursday) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Vicky Lau (Representative from Investor Education Centre (HKIEC)) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

62. DISC: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone What does “Comfort Zone” represent? A part of it represents your comfortable lifestyles or thinking patterns. If you choose to step out of your comfort zone, you will have to give yourself challenge to build a new lifestyle and that’s what this course want you to try! In this course, we will explore the topics of “Comfort Zone” and “Self-Challenge” by using the behaviour assessment tool, DISC. Let’s face this new challenge! Training Code: NN-SS-17239 Date: 23 & 30 November 2017 (Every Thursday, 2 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Jenny Tse (Registered Social Worker) Quota: 20 Target: Members completed DISC Basics or performed DISC behavioural analysis Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

63. Career Interest Experience Session - Photography x Light Painting (NEW) The best part of Light Painting is to capture the light against utter darkness in split-second’s time by adjusting the shutter speed. Participants who enrol this course can create your work of Light Painting with creativity and imagination. If you want to experience the bliss of Light Painting, don’t forget to join. Training Code: NN-SS-17240 Date: 11 November 2017 (Saturday) Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Quota: 15 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks:

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Priority for members who previously participated in Y.E.S. photography courses. This course will be held regularly aiming at gathering members who are interested in

photography and to have more fun.

64. DISC Team Building and Motivators (NEW) What is an effective team? What is an effective motivator? This course is based on the renowned theories of DISC and Motivators. If you are an employee, you will be equipped with more efficient communication skills to effectively cooperate with colleagues. If you are an entrepreneur, you will have deeper understanding of building an effective team and motivating different team members so as to have better performance and achievement. Training Code: NN-SS-17313 Date: 15 December 2017 (Friday) Time: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Nelson Wong (CPBA & CPMA) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong)

65. “The Meaning of Life” – Serving Abandoned Rabbits (NEW) Life is not about work only. Sometimes life needs to have some differences and colours to refresh and motivate oneself. In this course, you will learn to treasure what you have through doing voluntary work. You will be serving abandoned rabbits in this voluntary work. There are nearly 500 small animals like rabbits abandoned by their owners. The average lifetime of a rabbit is about 7 to 10 years. They cannot speak and have no say when their owners abandoned them. Do you want to offer some care to those rabbits? The course includes: introducing the voluntary work, knowing the Hong Kong Rabbit Society and the correct mindset in rearing rabbits and cleaning rabbit cages. Training Code: NN-SS-17307 Date: 23 December 2017 (Saturday) Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Speaker: Representative from Hong Kong Rabbit Society & Ms. Micah Nip (Registered Social Worker) Quota: 17 (Phone Selection Required) Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone

Selection. Selection results will be announced on 21 December 2017 (Thursday) on the Y.E.S.

Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued. A coach bus will be arranged for travelling to and from the destination. Please be on time

and meet at Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) at 10:30 a.m. We will not wait for latecomers. Participants under the age of 18 are required to complete the parent/guardian consent form

before the activity. Light refreshments will be available.

Job Fair

66. To be successful in your career, you should grasp the chance of interview to do your best! Y.E.S. will organise numerous Recruitment Days for you and invite different companies for on-site interviews. You just need to call the Centre or to register online to get an interview opportunity, so as to show your passion and talent in front of employers and to win a good job! In addition, the Centre’s professional social workers will also provide you with personal / group counselling services on recruitment days, not only greatly increasing your chance to be employed, but also helping the company to find the right talent. Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Date: 11 October 2017 (Wednesday) & 15 November 2017 (Wednesday) (Theme – Social Welfare Sector) Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Quota: 20 each time (Interview slots are limited, so please reserve) Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Date: 20 October 2017 (Friday), 3 November 2017 (Friday) & 17 November 2017 (Friday) Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Quota: 20 each time (Interview slots are limited, so please reserve)

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* The above date may be adjusted to suite employers’ schedule, so please look for the Y.E.S. Website and www.facebook.com/estarthkfor for latest announcement. Remarks: Participants should carry their own necessary stationery, documents photos and resumes. Employers Cooperation Hotline: If your company intends to organise a career fair at Y.E.S., please contact us! Y.E.S (Mong Kok):2111 8533 Miss Leung / Ms. Au Yeung Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong):3188 8070 Mr. Ling / Ms. Nip

Special Activities 67. Healthy Office Series -

1. Keep Fit in Winter – Gentlemen’s Chapter Some of you may notice that there is obesity in various parts of your body due to sitting in office and lacking of exercise because of long working hours. Such obesity would be distressing. Do you want to keep an excellent body shape and stay healthy? Y.E.S. has invited professional fitness coach to teach some simple exercises, which will focus on different needs of men and women. Such simple exercises can be done at your spare time and are highly practical. Training Code: NN-OT-17302 Date: 9 December 2017 (Saturday) Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Speaker: Fitness Coach from Hong Kong Y.W.C.A. Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Remarks: No course quota will be deducted 2. Keep Fit in Winter – Ladies’ Chapter As a sequel to the Gentlemen’s Chapter, professional fitness coach will focus on what the needs of ladies and will teach you some simple exercises which can be done at your spare time at home, highly practical. Training Code: NN-OT-17303

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Date: 9 December 2017 (Saturday) Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Speaker: Fitness Coach from Hong Kong Y.W.C.A. Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Remarks: No course quota will be deducted

68. 10th Anniversary Event of Y.E.S. 1. Y.E.S. Open Day For the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Y.E.S., we have prepared a series of events and activities including booth games, activity reviews and forward plans, all the members are welcome to join. Date: 16 December 2017 (Saturday) Time: To be confirmed Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Remarks: Details will be announced on the Y.E.S website and Y.E.S. Facebook page No course quota will be deducted 2. Voting for “Favourite Industry Visits” Y.E.S. has been with you for ten years. During these years, we have arranged different industry visits for members in order to enhance their understanding of different working environment and actual duties of different jobs. Therefore, we are specifically inviting all the members of Y.E.S. to vote for their favourite industry visits over the years. One member entitles to one vote resulting in the top five of “Favourite Industry Visits”. We may organise some of your favourite visits again next year. Remarks: Details will be announced on the Y.E.S. Facebook page.

69. Crisscross of Light and Shadow – Roy Szeto (Celebrity Talk) You might still remember the famous line of Uncle Lee about flight attendants in the movie series of ‘Love in a Puff’ (Re: “Never believe, never try!”). Or you might have watched the majestic musicals, sitcoms, operas like ‘Snow Wolf Lake’, ‘War of the Genders’, ‘Butterfly Lovers’, ‘God of Carnage’ and ‘The Emperor. His Mum. A Eunuch and a Man’. Or you might have watched movies like ‘A Chinese Ghost Story III’, ‘Peter Pan’, ‘The Twins Effect II’ and

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‘Shed Skin Papa’. If you are interested in joining the performing industry, Roy may even give you some guidance in the class. With numerous acclaims and accolades as the best director for plays and operas, his first movie, ‘Shed Skin Papa’ was nominated to the Tokyo International Film Festival. A man like Roy whose experience and exposure in acting, screenwriting and directing is so delightful, how he can managed his work so perfectly? He will share with us regarding the titbits of his life in acting, screenwriting, directing and teaching. Training Code: NN-OT-17322 Date: 4 November 2017 (Saturday) Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Roy Szeto (Renowned Screenwriter and Director) Quota: 20 Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: No course quota will be deducted.

70. Life and Death Education x Life Planning Workshop How to make your life more comfortable and target-oriented? You will learn to treasure what you have and plan for your life through various activities and games. Training Code: NN-OT-17254 Date: 11 November 2017 (Saturday) Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Apple Lee (Registered Social Worker) & Ms. Jane Ip (Registered Social Worker) Quota: 20 (Phone Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone

Selection Selection results will be announced on 9 November 2017 (Thursday) on the Y.E.S.

Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued. Please be open-minded in this workshop. No course quota will be deducted.

71. MBTI Application Workshop Series Workshop (1): MBTI x EQ

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Apart from enabling you to understand more of yourself and improve your communication skills, MBTI also has strong relation with EQ. We will show you different functional types of the MBTI and improve your EQ through analysing the results of the MBTI in order to enhance interpersonal relationships and improve performance at work. Training Code: NN-OT-17249 Date: 21 & 28 November 2017 (Every Tuesday, 2 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Apple Lee (Fully qualified & accredited administrator of the MBTI) Quota: 20 (Phone Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Kwai Fong) Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone Selection This activity is specially for members who have participated in the “MBTI – Effective

Communication at Work” course or completed the MBTI assessment Members who have not participated in the MBTI tailor made programme can apply for it

and complete the MBTI assessment before the date of the activity. No course quota will be deducted. If selection interview has not been conducted one week before the date of the course, please

contact Ms. Lee on 3188 8070. Workshop (2): MBTI x Communication between men and women This workshop focuses on the application of MBTI on the communication between men and women and the techniques for them to get along. Contents of the course include: 1) communication model of different inclinations 2) the techniques of establishing relationship with different inclinations 3) the Mix and Match of people with different MBTI characteristics

Training Code: NN-OT-17314 Date: 1 & 8 December 2017 (Every Friday, 2 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Speaker: Ms. Cheng Yat Lam (Fully qualified & accredited administrator of the MBTI, Registered Social Worker) Quota: 20 (Phone Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok)

Remarks: Date of selection interview: Y.E.S. Staff will contact enrolled members for Phone Selection

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This activity is restricted to members who have participated in the “MBTI – Effective Communication at Work” course or completed the MBTI assessment

Those members who did not participate in the MBTI tailor made programme can apply for it and complete the MBTI assessment before the date of the activity

No course quota will be deducted If selection interview has not been conducted one week before the date of the course, please

contact Ms. Cheng on 2111 8533.

72. Systems Thinking – Be the leader of your own life course Do you feel lost, with no direction in life? Do you feel getting stuck, and feel like breathless sometimes? Given that you have a job and a shelter, are you being your own self and do you know what is your own self? For a person who can be the leader of his own path, he can truly know his own position and have a good understanding on his situation. If a person decides to go ahead, he has to know clearly the direction and to assess his personal abilities and the circumstances, so that he won’t regret his decisions.

Training Code: NN-OT-17300 Date: 26 October; 2, 4, 9, 11 & 18 November 2017 (Every Thursday & Saturday, 6 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Thursday) & 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Saturday) Speaker: Ms. Ho Yuen Ting (Systems Thinking Instructor) Quota: 10 (Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Remarks: Date of selection interview: 14 October 2017 (Saturday) Exact time of selection interview and selection results will be announced on 11 October

2017 (Wednesday) and 18 October 2017 (Wednesday) respectively on the Y.E.S. Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued.

Action that give you extra points in the selection: Go to Y.E.S. to complete career assessment and analysis (should be completed within 1 year prior to the selection interview) with Career Consultant / Social Worker

Certificates on completion of the course will be awarded to participants with an attendance rate of 100%.

No course quota will be deducted.

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73. Systems Thinking – Introductory thinking skill self-improvement course Why are some people in society being able to attain expertise but not the majority? The crux of the issue lies in the knowledge or techniques that most of the people do not grasp, and one of these is ‘Thinking Method’. Whether you are studying, selling, writing, participating in a sport or being the outstanding worker, each of these has a different set of thinking method, simply like using different tactics for different computer games. Hence, whatever you do, there is always a proper way, and with the correct approach, you will be there for sure. This introductory course is to allow you to master different ways of thinking, let your brain power escalate!

Training Code: NN-OT-17299 Date: 25 October; 1, 4, 8, 11 & 18 November 2017 (Every Wednesday & Saturday, 6 lessons) Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Wednesday) & 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Saturday) Speaker: Mr. Lui Hong Ting (Systems Thinking Instructor, Adventure Coach) Quota: 10 (Selection Required) Venue: Y.E.S. (Mong Kok) Remarks: Date of selection interview: 14 October 2017 (Saturday) Exact time of selection interview and selection results will be announced on 11 October

2017 (Wednesday) and 18 October 2017 (Wednesday) respectively on the Y.E.S. Facebook page. No individual notification will be issued.

Action that give you extra points in the selection: Go to Y.E.S. to complete career assessment and analysis (should be completed within 1 year prior to the selection interview) with Career Consultant / Social Worker

Certificates on completion of the course will be awarded to participants with an attendance rate of 100%.

No course quota will be deducted.