HK Gov't Earmarks US$141 million for Employment

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HK Gov't Earmarks US$141 million for Employment

The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has earmarked 1.1 billion HK dollars(about 141 million US dollars) since May for the implementation ofemployment initiatives.

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The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has earmarked 1.1 billion HK dollars(about 141 million US dollars) since May for the implementation ofemployment initiatives.

Addressing the anniversary of the Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union and the Lu Pan Patron's Day on Thursday, Permanent Secretary for Economic Development and Labor Matthew Cheung Kin-chung said that 500 places were available underthe government's Skills Enhancement Project for employees in the building decoration sector to receive two-month training from July7.

"This is to help trainees improve their skills and better equipthem to re-enter the industry when the economy revives. Trainees will also receive special allowances during the training period," Cheung said.

"Operation Care, co-ordinated by the Social Welfare Department,has created 2,000 job opportunities for semi-skilled construction workers. By July 3, the project has provided minor household repair services to 5,367 families. By giving a helping hand to theneedy, it has also fostered social cohesion and mutual assistance among community members," he said.

"To facilitate the inspection and maintenance of drainage pipeson external walls of private residential buildings under Team Clean, the Buildings Department will soon create 48 one-year postsfor contract technicians. The department estimates that in the next few months, about 6,300 short-term vacancies in the private sector will be created for construction workers, and another 700 for professional and technical staff under the exercise," he added.

"The government is putting forward a series of measures to revive the economy. It will also continue to make every effort to improve the business environment and promote Hong Kong to attract investors and tourists. The economy and the employment situation are expected to improve in the medium term," he said.

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