Information Expo on Multiple Pathways 2013 to be held on May 4 and 5
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     An information expo showcasing the multiple pathways available to secondary school graduates will be held on May 4 and 5 at the Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre.

     A spokesman for the Education Bureau (EDB) said today (March 31), "To help candidates of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination and other students better plan for their further studies and career pathways, the Information Expo on Multiple Pathways 2013 features enquiry services and course information from post-secondary and vocational education institutions and guidance and advisory organisations.

     "More than 30 exhibition booths will provide information on locally accredited post-secondary programmes, the Yi Jin Diploma programme and vocational education programmes, as well as the Information Portal for Accredited Post-secondary Programmes website, the Electronic Advance Application System for Post-secondary Programmes and the e-Navigator.

     "There will also be talks on multiple study pathways for school graduates and career planning."

     The information expo will be held from 10am to 6pm on May 4 and 5 at Rotunda 1 of the Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre, 1 Trademart Drive. It is organised by the EDB, with the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education, the Hong Kong Association of Careers Masters and Guidance Masters and Hong Kong Education City as supporting organisations. Admission is free.

Ends/Sunday, March 31, 2013
Issued at HKT 12:00

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