Design and Print Media
Hong Kong is one of the major printing centres around the world. The uprising trend of digital printing and digital media gives new impetus to the printing industry. Technologies such as 3D printing also create business opportunities in the industry. Young talents possessing relevant skills and creativity will have the advantages to develop a career in the field.
Professional fields covered:
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| Earn and Learn | : | Under the scheme, participants will receive on-the-job training and classroom learning at the same time. A steady income and a recognised qualification are guaranteed |
| All-round Career Support | : | One-stop career counselling and placement services |
| Free Tuition | : | Free tuition for Secondary 3 to 5 school leavers |
| Professional Career after Scheme Completion | : | Upon completion of the scheme, graduates of Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE)* programmes will be entitled to a monthly salary not less than $10,500 |
| Flexible Articulation Pathways | : | Graduates can pursue further studies to acquire higher qualifications and become a professional in the field |
*Formerly named “Diploma in Vocational Education”
Study Arrangement
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The first year: |
Participants will study a full-time Diploma of Vocational Education (Design and Print Media) programme at the Youth College. |
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The second to fourth years: |
Participants will be employed by the participating companies as apprentices. Employers will also sponsor apprentices to study the part-time-day-release DVE programme. |
Allowance & Salary*
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The second to fourth years: |
Participants will receive a total subsidy of $30,800 from their employers, a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $8,000# and an average of $2,500& Government Allowance. The total monthly income can reach up to $10,000. |
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The second year of training Monthly salary not less than $8,000# and an average of $2,000& Government Allowance |
Monthly average $10,000 or above |
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The third year of training Monthly salary not less than $8,000# and an average of $2,500& Government Allowance |
Monthly average $10,500 or above |
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The fourth year of training Monthly salary not less than $8,000# and an average of $3,000& Government Allowance |
Monthly average $11,000 or above |
| An additional subsidy during the second to fourth year | $30,800 |
* Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries.
# For apprentices who join the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme on or after 1 April 2024, the guaranteed monthly salary will be adjusted to $9,000.
& For apprentices who join the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme on or after 1 April 2024, they will be entitled to the Monthly Apprenticeship Training Allowance of $1,000 per month during the apprenticeship.
Tuition Fees
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Secondary 3 to 5 graduates studying the Diploma of Vocational Education can enjoy free tuition. |
Offering Institutes:
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For enquiries:
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Office of the Director of Apprenticeship Tel.: 2756 4123
Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk Information as of February 2024. VTC reserves the right to revise or cancel any programme if circumstances so warrant. Details will be announced on the Admission Homepage. |
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YEUNG Kim Wa
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| ‘Through classroom learning and on-the-job training, I have greatly improved my professional skills and knowledge. The scheme equipped me with the knowledge of industry prospect which prepared myself for the future career development.’ |
For more information of DVE programmes，please visit the website of VTC Admission Page:
https://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission/en/programme/s3/diploma-of-vocational-education/
Enquiry: Office of the Director of Apprenticeship
Tel: 2756 4123
Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk
URL: www.vtc.edu.hk/apprenticeship