The Development and Prospect of Vocational and Professional Education and Training in Hong Kong
With the development of industry and society in Hong Kong,the vocational and professional education and training(VPET)has gone through four stages of development since it was first introduced in 1864.VPET contributes to the development of Hong Kong in terms of producing significant human resources,reducing the youth unemployment rate,and making positive economic contributions and social impacts in Hong Kong.The industry transformation due to the introduction of Artificial Intelligence has brought new requirements to VPET,Hong Kong could further specify the development strategy and direction of VPET,strengthen policy and financial support,formalize the applied degree,establish publicy funded universities of applied sciences,cultivate the lifelong learning culture,and strengthen the cooperation between Hong Kong and the Mainland,as well as the other cities in the Greater Bay Area to further promote VPET in Hong Kong.
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