HKGCC Training Academy

Youth Summer Career
Programme 2026

The Unreplaceable Edge:
4-Day Career Readiness Programme
Build the AI-Era Human Skills
That Go Beyond the Classroom

A 4-day Chamber-led career launch programme helping students aged 16-23 build confidence, communication, self-awareness, future thinking and workplace readiness.

1Learn from business leaders
2Experience the workplace
3Present with confidence
4Build your edge and take your next step
01 / Why This Programme

From Classroom to Career

This Chamber-led programme empowers young talent with the human skills, workplace insight and leader connections they need to thrive in the real world.

Academic success is important, but the workplace requires more than good grades.

Today’s young talent must be able to communicate clearly, present themselves professionally, understand their strengths, adapt to uncertainty and interact with business leaders confidently.

The HKGCC Youth Summer Career Programme 2026 is designed to bridge this gap through practical training, workplace exposure and direct interaction with Chamber and industry leaders.

For Parents:
A Serious Career Readiness Investment

Want your child to step away from the screen and build confidence in the real business world?

This is not a classroom-style summer course. It is a structured career readiness experience led by the Chamber’s business network.

Build confidence
Meet leaders
Gain workplace exposure
Stand out for internships
02 / What Makes This Different

Why HKGCC

Through HKGCC’s business network, students gain access to leaders, workplace exposure and practical learning experiences that go beyond a conventional summer programme.

1

Chamber Business Network

Participants gain exposure to HKGCC’s business ecosystem, including Chamber leaders, industry professionals, HR representatives and corporate guests.

2

Real Workplace Immersion

Participants will visit Cathay City for workplace observation and business exposure, helping them connect learning with real corporate environments.

3

Power Lunch - Junior

Across the 4 days, students will join Power Lunch - Junior sessions with 4+ Chamber and industry leaders.

4

Application, Not Lectures

Interactive workshops, self-awareness exercises, personal branding practice, individual presentation, pitching training and a final group showcase.

5

Career Follow-up

All graduates will receive a Chamber’s Internship Priority Review / Interview. Top performers may be considered for additional recognition and internship opportunities.

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03 / What Students Will Learn

Core Learning Pillars

A practical learning journey built around confidence, communication, self-awareness, future thinking and workplace readiness.

1

Personal Branding & Executive Presence

Students learn how to introduce themselves professionally, create a strong first impression and present their strengths clearly.

2

Future Thinking & Career Mindset

Students explore future trends, uncertainty and proactive ownership of their development.

3

Self-Awareness & Team Dynamics

Students better understand their strengths, working style, stress responses and collaboration approach.

4

Workplace Exposure & Business Understanding

Cathay City, Power Lunch - Junior and Chamber-led interactions help students understand workplace expectations.

5

Pitching & Presentation Skills

Students practise how to structure ideas, present with confidence and engage audiences under pressure.

04 / Programme-at-a-Glance

4-Day Career Readiness Journey

A clean journey view for students and parents. Detailed timetable can be maintained separately for internal operations.

Day 1 / Mon 27 Jul

Foresight,
Personal Branding & Executive Setup

  • Future Thinking Lab
  • Power Lunch - Junior with HKGCC CEO
  • Personal Branding & Interpersonal Skills workshop
OutputEstablish programme mindset, build professional self-awareness and prepare for individual presentation and Cathay City observation.
Day 2 / Tue 28 Jul

Corporate Immersion & Individual Presentation

  • Cathay City visit
  • Power Lunch - Junior with industry leaders
  • Chamber-led debrief
  • Individual self-introduction presentation and video recording
OutputApply personal branding skills and produce recorded personal introduction content, subject to consent.
Day 3 / Wed 29 Jul

Self-Awareness,
Team Dynamics & Presentation Skills

  • Self-awareness and team dynamics exercises
  • Power Lunch - Junior with industry leaders
  • Pitching and presentation skills training
OutputUnderstand strengths, team contribution and presentation approach.
Day 4 / Thu 30 Jul

Future Thinking Synthesis & Career Launch Showcase

  • Future Thinking synthesis
  • Group preparation
  • Power Lunch - Junior with industry leaders
  • Group showcase, judging, awards and graduation
OutputConsolidate learning and demonstrate practical application in real life.
05 / Awards and Career Opportunities

Your Career Takeaways

Every participant will complete the programme with practical outputs that support their next step into internships, university interviews or early-career opportunities.

HKGCC Certificate of Completion
Letter of Recognition
Individual Presentation Video for LinkedIn / portfolio use, subject to consent
Chamber’s Internship Priority Review / Interview
Awards opportunities through individual presentation and group showcase
Final Career Launch Showcase experience before Chamber and business leaders
06 / Guest Leaders & Executive Education Faculty

Meet Chamber,
Industry and HR Leaders

Meet Chamber, industry and HR leaders across the Power Lunch - Junior series, HR panel and final showcase, with 4+ guest leaders joining throughout the programme. Final guest list is subject to confirmation.

Guest Leaders

Patrick Yeung

Patrick Yeung

CEO Leadership Sharing

CEO, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce

Wendy Siu

Wendy Siu

Power Lunch - Junior / Guest Leader

Founder, Elegance Institute

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More Leaders Joining

Power Lunch - Junior | HR Panel | Final Showcase

Featuring General Managers from industries like Media, Property, Management Consulting, Technology, and Airlines. Full lineup coming soon.

Executive Education Faculty

Dr Cecilia Leung

Dr Cecilia Leung

Programme Leadership

Director, HKGCC; Adjunct Assistant Professor, HKU; ACC accredited executive coach

Donald B Ma

Donald B Ma

Pitching & Presentation Skills

Founder / Principal Consultant, MilestoneThree

Helen Or

Helen Or

Future Thinking & Foresight

Principal Consultant, Explorer Futures Lab

Anna Or

Anna Or

Self-Awareness & Team Dynamics

Certified Lumina Spark Practitioner / Principal Consultant, Explorer Futures Lab

07 / Programme Fee

Join with Friends
Grow Together

Students are encouraged to join with peers from the same school, university, student association or organisation.

Base Price

Non-memberHKD 8,200
HKGCC Member /
Member Referral
HKD 6,800
HKGCC Student
Associate Rate
HKD 6,200

Discount Rate

Early Bird before 30 June10% off
Student Society /
Campus Recruitment Rate
10% off

Student Society / Campus Recruitment Rate applies through approved student society or campus channels.

Learning together helps participants practise communication, build confidence, exchange ideas and support each other throughout the 4-day journey. To encourage peer learning and group enrolment, preferential group rates are available:

Group SizeDiscount Rate
2 participants5% off
3-5 participants10% off
6-9 participants15% off
10+ participantsGet in touch

Note: Discounts are non-cumulative and calculated based on the applicable base price. If a participant qualifies for more than one discount, the highest eligible rate will apply.

08 / Registration & Enquiries

Give yourself a head start in the workplace

Build confidence, judgement and professional readiness with HKGCC.

Register Your Interest

Interested participants may scan the QR code or use the registration link to submit the Registration of Interest Form. For group registration, only one representative needs to complete the form at this stage.

Dates27-30 July 2026
Length4 days
VenueHKGCC Admiralty Office + Cathay City visit
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Dr Cecilia Leung [email protected] 2823 1234
Harris Sit [email protected] 2823 1276
HKGCC Training Academy [email protected]