The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 17) visited the International Culinary Institute of the Vocational Training Council (VTC) to better understand the institute's development and achievements in training talent in culinary arts and for the catering industry. The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin; the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun; and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Ms Carol Yip, also joined the visit.
      
     Accompanied by the Chairman of the VTC, Mr Tony Tai, and former Chairman of the VTC and President of the Legislative Council, Mr Andrew Leung, Mr Lee and the officials visited various training facilities of the institute, including the Culinarium, the Wine Forum, a café, and training kitchens of bakery and pastry. Mr Lee also interacted with students to understand their learning progress and aspirations for career development.
      
     Mr Lee said that with its commitment to nurturing talent in culinary arts, wine and beverage business management, the International Culinary Institute makes significant contributions to maintaining Hong Kong's status as Asia's wine-and-dine destination. He expressed his hope that the institute, as well as other member institutions under the VTC, will continue to nurture more local professionals for various industries, with a view to enhancing the overall competitiveness of Hong Kong.

Ends/Thursday, August 17, 2023
Issued at HKT 15:53

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