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Empowering Women and Girls: A Recap of CareerXplore – WeStrive&Shine Workshop 2024

On April 13 and 20, the CareerXplore – WeStrive&Shine workshop brought together 30 inspiring attendees, including teen girls and women, for an empowering experience aimed at boosting confidence, bridging generational gaps, and promoting inclusivity in tech. Supported by the Women Empowerment Fund and funded by the HYAB and WoC, this workshop successfully provided participants with the tools they need to thrive in diverse fields.

Empowering Women and Girls: A Recap of CareerXplore – WeStrive&Shine Workshop
Empowering Women and Girls to Shine

The workshop began with an engaging talk by JYCGIF, addressing the future of the workplace and the critical competencies needed to navigate an ever-evolving career landscape. Titled “The Future World of Work: How Does It Impact You Now?”, the session focused on the top 10 essential skills professionals must develop to succeed. These included creative and analytical thinking, along with technology literacy—skills that are becoming increasingly vital as the workplace continues to evolve with technological advancements and shifting job roles.

Empowering Women and Girls: A Recap of CareerXplore – WeStrive&Shine Workshop
Bridging Generational Gaps Through Collaboration

A key feature of the workshop was the use of LEGO®️ SERIOUS PLAY®️, a unique tool designed to foster connection and collaboration across generations. By engaging teen girls, women and seasoned professionals in creative activities, the workshop bridged generational gaps, allowing participants to learn from one another’s experiences, share insights, and build lasting relationships.

Empowering Women and Girls: A Recap of CareerXplore – WeStrive&Shine Workshop
Promoting Inclusivity in Tech

The workshop also sought to promote inclusivity in the tech industry by introducing AI to participants who were new to the field. By showcasing the accessibility of AI, the workshop aimed to inspire women and girls to feel confident in embracing technology

Empowering Women and Girls: A Recap of CareerXplore – WeStrive&Shine Workshop
Building Personal Brands

In addition to technical and professional development, the workshop also focused on helping participants build their personal brands. Through tailored exercises and discussions, attendees were encouraged to express their unique strengths and potential, empowering them to navigate their careers with authenticity and confidence.

Professional Image and Etiquette

Appearance and etiquette are essential components of cultivating a professional image. This segment emphasized the importance of presenting oneself with confidence and professionalism in various settings.

A Path Forward

The CareerXplore – WeStrive&Shine workshop was a powerful reminder that empowering women and girls is essential for creating a brighter, more inclusive future. By fostering confidence, bridging generational gaps, and promoting inclusivity in tech, the workshop set the stage for meaningful personal and professional growth.

As we continue to champion women’s empowerment, initiatives like this pave the way for the next generation of leaders to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Let’s continue to inspire, empower, and lead the way forward.

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IdeaGO Ideathon 2024

The IdeaGO Ideathon 2024 (“Ideathon”) organized by JYC Girls Impact Foundation (“JYCGIF”), aims to provide teen girls with a platform to learn and develop Innovation and Technology (“I&T”) capabilities, and to demonstrate leadership and creativity in the field of I&T. Through the application of project management, design thinking, and I&T tools, participants have the opportunity to propose innovative solutions to contemporary social issues. Ideathon participants will benefit from the support of industry professionals, who will guide participants in devising and implementing their end-to-end solutions. Riding on the success of Ideathon 2023, we have introduced a new theme to our roster, to further tap into students’ skills and competencies.

Competition Themes (Choose 1):

  1. Challenges and / or opportunities faced by women in society
    Explore the challenges and pressures faced by women in modern society and encourage participants to discover opportunities within these challenges. Participants can research and share insights from a scientific perspective on women’s leadership, self-worth, and personal growth.
  2. Environment and sustainable living
    Encourage awareness of environmental issues and consider how technology can protect the environment, achieve sustainable development, and promote environmental consciousness and action. Participants research and propose solutions to address challenges related to climate change, energy issues, resource management, and environmental conservation.
  3. Health and wellbeing
    Promote positive health and wellbeing, including mental health and encourage participants to focus on and care for their own well-being. This is an important topic of lifelong concern for urban residents. Participants research and share information and practices related to stress management, emotional wellbeing, psychological balance, and happiness.
  4. Sports and Fitness
    Encourage participants to prioritize their physical health and promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Participants research and share knowledge and experiences related to exercise, nutrition, healthy lifestyles, and athletic competition.

Important Dates (Participants are highly encouraged to join ALL workshops, which are interrelated to complete the Ideathon journey. Those marked with * are compulsory.:

Participating in the Ideathon not only enhances individual skills and knowledge but also paves the way for future academic and career opportunities . Participants will demonstrate:

  1. Project management skills and a design thinking process: Participants will learn how to effectively manage projects, from planning to execution, and apply design thinking methods to problem-solving. They will be able to propose end-to-end solutions, including ideation, design, prototyping, testing, and evaluation.
  2. An in-depth understanding of the chosen theme under the guidance of industry experts: Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry experts to gain deeper insights into relevant knowledge and trends of the chosen theme. This will stay informed and up to date on latest developments in the  respective field.
  3. Their knowledge of innovative technology tools: Participants will have the chance to learn how to use innovative technology tools such as 3D printing, AI applications, robotics, and programming, and apply these tools flexibly to real-life solutions.
  4. Essential skills: Participants will have the opportunity to cultivate various essential skills, including creativity, innovation, collaboration, problem-solving, confidence, adaptability, and public speaking. These skills are valuable for their future learning and career development.
  5. An ability to network: The competition provides an opportunity for participants to interact with peers from different schools and organizations, which helps expand their network of connections and establish valuable relationships.
  6. The potential to contribute to society: By providing innovative solutions, participants unleash their potential to make a positive impact on society. Their ideas and achievements may be be of value to the community.

Language: Cantonese-, Mandarin- and English-speaking students are welcome. The training workshops will be mainly conducted in Cantonese, while presentation materials and key messages will be recapped in English. Students can use their language of choice to present their projects.

Team Formation and Eligibility:

  • Team Size: Each team consists of 3-4 participants.
  • Facilitator: Each team will have an adult coordinator who is a schoolteacher or an authorized representative of a non-profit organization. The facilitator is responsible for communication, facilitation, and supervision.
  • Limitation: Each school/non-profit organization can send a maximum of two teams. A participant can only participate in one team.

Award :

  • Teams will compete for Champion, First Runner-Up, Second Runner-Up, The Most Popular and Social Impact awards at the Ideathon. The winning teams may have a chance to be nominated to take part in a student exchange in the Greater Bay Area.

Certificate:

  • Certificates of Participation will be issued to participants who fulfill at least 70% attendance from Day 1 – 5.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click here)

For Enquiries: info@jycgirlsimpact.org or +852 2119 3158.

Organiser: JYC Girls Impact Foundation

Supported By: Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park

Supporting Organisations (Rankings are not listed in any particular order and will be continuously updated.) :  

  • Agent of Change Foundation
  • City University of Hong Kong
  • HKU Business School, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Hong Kong 3D Printing Association
  • Hong Kong Association for Computer Education
  • Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology
  • InspiringHK Sports Foundation Limited
  • Integrated Solutions Limited
  • Po Leung Kuk
  • Pok Oi Hospital
  • Project Management Institute Hong Kong Chapter
  • St. James’ Settlement
  • Tencent Holdings Ltd.
  • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The Nature Conservancy Hong Kong
  • WomenX Biotech Ltd.

Remarks: JYC Girls Impact Foundation Limited reserves the right to elaborate, change, or modify any of the above details.

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CareerXplorer is up and running!

On Saturday, March 25, 16 teen girls aged 15 – 16 from five HK schools got a head start on their educational and career goals through our first CareerXplorer event led by Intuitive Fosun Hong Kong – Da Vinci Xi!

In their first glimpse into the evolution of surgery, participants heard from Intuitive Fosum engineers about the Da Vinci surgical platforms, which over the last two decades has pioneered new capabilities in the OR – transforming the field of surgery.

After the stimulating career talk, students enjoyed the opportunity to wield the Surgical Console and experience Lap Surgery Teamwork Tasks for themselves!

“I immensely enjoyed the part where we got to learn more about different operative equipment. Joining this workshop literally widened my horizons and helped solidify my decision to pursue my career in medicine,” said Shuen from Jasmine Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School.

Read more media coverage:

Headline Daily: 鄭余雅穎基金推「職將啟航」計劃助年輕女孩職前規劃

Sina Hong Kong: Jennifer Yu Cheng Girls Impact Foundation Partners with Industry Leaders to Offer Teen Girls Head Start on “CareerXploration”

Hong Kong Business Times: 鄭余雅穎 • 培菁女性創效基金推出「職將啟航」計劃 與領先企業夥伴攜手 引領年輕女孩追尋夢想

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Diving Headlong into Contemporary Art !

Diving Headlong into Contemporary Art ! 🎨

At two Digital Art Workshops held at SHOUT Contemporary [26 November and 3 December] together with the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, teen girls from 10 different schools in Hong Kong dove headlong into the exciting world of contemporary art!

The Form 2-6 students enjoyed a guided tour of SHOUT Contemporary’s  “Half The Sky, The Sky Is The Limit” exhibit of 12 artists on women’s interlacing roles at home and in society. A portion of the exhibition sales proceeds will be donated to the Foundation. They also explored the connection between art and technology through a crash course in Sketchbook and Procreate digital art programmes led by local artists #Offgod and #winki.cho.

Digital technology today forms an important part of the creative process for many artists, and we encourage students to try their hand at it – and enjoy discovering where it takes them!

Thank you to the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups for its support, and to our amazing instructors – young artists, some teen girls themselves – for inspiring our students to use traditional and cutting-edge art forms to express themselves and their perspectives on the world!