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The Information Expo for Secondary School Leavers, providing the latest information on further studies and employment opportunities, will take place at Plaza Hollywood, Diamond Hill, on July 26 and 27 (Saturday and Sunday).

It is jointly organised by the Education and Manpower Bureau and the Labour Department, with the assistance of the Hong Kong Association of Careers Masters and Guidance Masters and Hong Kong Education City.

Exhibition booths will be set up to handle enquiries and distribute materials on various courses and schemes, including sub-degree programmes, Project Yi Jin, the Youth Pre-employment Training Programme (YPTP), the Youth Work Experience and Training Scheme (YWET) and vocational training programmes.

Participants will also be able to apply on the spot for YPTP and YWET; receive counseling on further studies and employment opportunities; consult the online interactive employment service of the Labour Department and information on job vacancies; and browse related websites.

Speakers from the Education and Manpower Bureau, the Labour Department and the Hong Kong Association of Careers Masters and Guidance Masters will share their strategies for further studies and vocational training and offer advice on such matters as reducing stress while awaiting the release of examination results.

Copies of the "Careers Guidance Handbook for Secondary 5 Graduates" and the "Handbook for Form 5 Students: In Pursuit of Job and Continuing Learning Opportunities" will be available.

The expo will be held at the Stars Atrium, Podium Level 1, Plaza Hollywood, Diamond Hill, from 10.30 am to 7 pm. Admission is free.

For enquiries, please call the Education and Manpower Bureau at 2639 4774 or the Labour Department at 2152 5305, or visit http://www.hkedcity.net/project/infoshow.

End/Thursday, July 24, 2003

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