26 April 2017

Around 2,000 post-secondary students will get additional financial and skills training support. The funding come from a $1.5-million programme launched by the Chinese Development Assistance Council.

Entitled the Youth Empowerment and Aspiration Programme, the scheme provides eligible students a grant of $720 per academic year, while also offering programmes and activities to help them develop work and life skills.

These include internship opportunities, soft skills training in the workplace and workshops to develop financial literacy.