Electrical and Mechanical Expo 2019 - E&M New Momentum held (with photos)
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     The Electrical and Mechanical Expo 2019 was held today (March 8) at the Vocational Training Council Kwai Chung Complex to provide the latest information on training, entry paths, career prospects and promotion pathways for the electrical and mechanical (E&M) engineering field, with on-the-spot job applications.
 
     Addressing the Expo, the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Alfred Sit, said that the Government will continue to invest in large-scale infrastructure projects in the coming years, and the development potential of the E&M industry is enormous. He encouraged young people to join the industry and contribute to Hong Kong's future.
 
     The Expo was organised by the Hong Kong Electrical and Mechanical Trade Promotion Working Group. A total of 19 public and private organisations set up exhibition booths, attracting more than 2,000 participants to visit the Expo, including students, parents and teachers from 27 secondary schools. With the theme of "E&M New Momentum", the Expo showcased the efforts of E&M trades in developing a smart Hong Kong. There were also virtual reality interactive games for visitors to experience the application of innovation and technology in the E&M industry, aiming to attract new talents to the industry.
 
     A series of career talks was held during the Expo to introduce various branches of the E&M industry, covering the latest career prospects in fields including air-conditioning, vehicles, fire services, gas, electronics, escalators, electrical, mechanical, water supply, power supply, transportation and railways.

Ends/Friday, March 8, 2019
Issued at HKT 17:37

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