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HONG KONG, Dec 23, 2014 - (ACN Newswire) - Dah Sing Life Assurance Company Limited ("Dah Sing Life") has held the "Pedal Forward to a Brighter Future Programme - Prevocational Workshops" at Novotel Citygate Hong Kong on 13 December to teach 40 youngsters from The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups ("HKFYG") practical knowledge about dining etiquette, as well as grooming for a professional appearance, aiming to lay the foundation for them by enhancing their "soft skills" in the workplace before embark on their careers.
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Adhering to the philosophy of the "Pedal Forward to a Brighter Future Programme," Dah Sing Life has organised various innovative activities to instil an optimistic and positive outlook on life to youngsters, hoping that these youth will convey what they have learned to their peers. The Dah Sing Life 'Prevocational Workshop' aims to teach youngsters on the codes of professional workplace image and dinning etiquette, so that they can better equip themselves for their career which boosts their self-confidence, constantly pursuing their dreams and maintaining positive attitude to overcome future challenges.
To nurture the "Can Do Hong Kong" spirit among these future pillars in society, Dah Sing Life has invited two leaders in etiquette and image industries to host the workshops. The etiquette instructor teaching dining etiquette has worked at a world-renowned five-star hotel for more than 40 years and has served many top government officials and celebrities all over the world. For the image consultant, she has more than 20 years of experience in image consulting and has organised professional grooming courses for lot of top management from various institutions in Hong Kong. At the workshop, participants were divided into groups of 1 teacher to 20 students where female and male students were taught separately, teaching them the ways of dressing and the social etiquette that can impress others in workplace and ultimately learn to become ladies and gentlemen with good manners and a professional appearance. Each participant was presented with a certificate as an encouragement after the workshop, signifying that they are basically ready to "pedal forward" in their first stage to enter working society.
Ms. Eleonore Chow, Chief Executive Officer of Dah Sing Life, said after the 'Prevocational Workshop,' "With the increasingly fierce competition in the workplace, today's employers not only have high demands on the academic background of jobseekers, but also place great emphasis on the first impression towards them. In light of this, as our 'Pedal Forward to a Brighter Future Programme' aims to support the mental and physical development of the youngsters and facilitate social progress, we decided to partnered with HKFYG again to organise a 'Prevocational Workshop' to realise the 'Can Do Hong Kong' spirit of Dah Sing Life by generating positive energy among youngsters and society. On the one hand, we hope to contribute to creating a better society in the future by cultivating youngsters; On the other hand, we also expect the youngsters to benefit from increased self-confidence and courage, which will prepare them to win at the starting line in the workplace. As their careers advance, they can contribute to society and continue the conviction of achieving success by upholding the 'Can Do Hong Kong' spirit'."
Ms. Ngai Mei-wah, Phoenix, Supervisor of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, said, "The Youth S.P.O.Ts under HKFYC actively focus on developing three major services, including Strengthening Classroom Learning, Continuous Learning Opportunities and Experiential Learning in a Social Context, to address the needs of the youth in all aspects during their growth. Transiting from school to workplace, youngsters may be unaware of basic etiquette in the workplace. Through the Dah Sing 'Prevocational Workshop,' we hope the youth can make adequate prevocational preparation for achieving a new milestone as they start their careers. We thank Dah Sing Life for their contribution to a better future for the next generation through practical action and support."
Contact:
Dah Sing Life Assurance Company Limited
Mr. Camille Tam
Head of Marketing
Tel: (852) 3767-8660
Email: camilletam@dahsing.com
Strategic Financial Relations Limited
Ms. Courtney Ngai
Tel: (852) 2114-4952
Email: courtney.ngai@sprg.com.hk
Topic: Press release summary
Source: Dah Sing Life Assurance Co Ltd
Sectors: Daily Finance
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