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5. EDUCATION AND
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
As an integral part of the local community, HPH
Trust ports give back whenever possible. We
strive to create a positive impact by nurturing
the youth, supporting the elderly, and providing
opportunities for employment in the various
locations in which we operate. Every year,
our employees volunteer outside of their work
schedules to organise and participate in a host of
activities to contribute to the society.
5.1 COMMUNITY
Caring Company Logo
In 2015, several of the Trust’s member companies were again
awarded the Caring Company Logo from the Hong Kong
Council of Social Services. Both HIT and APS received the
10 Year Plus Caring Company Logo, while Hutchison Logistics
(HK)received the 5 Year Plus Caring Company Logo.
HIT took part in Elderly Centre’s house cleaning activity
On 24 January 2015, HIT’s Community Caring Group
participated in a house cleaning activity organised by Yan
Chai Hospital Fong Yock Yee Neighbourhood Elderly Centre.
To prepare for Chinese New Year, HIT volunteers helped the
elderly clean their living quarters. After the event, HIT
volunteers received a thank you card from the senior citizens.
YICT sta visited the elderly
On 12 February 2015, YICT sta visited the Yantian District
Welfare Centre to deliver Chinese New Year greetings and
gifts to the elderly residents. They also decorated the centre
with red lanterns, paper-cut artwork and New Year couplets
to create a festive atmosphere to welcome a happy and
prosperous year ahead.
HIT sponsored the Hong Kong Maritime Museum
In March 2015, HIT made its annual sponsorship to the Hong
Kong Maritime Museum. The donation will be used to expand
programmes to educate the public about the maritime industry.
YICT volunteers celebrated Seniors’ Day
On 21 October 2015, a group of YICT volunteers celebrated
Seniors’ Day with the residents of the Yantian District Welfare
Centre, bringing gifts of blankets for the residents. They also
celebrated the 100th birthday of Ms. Zhang Lei, a resident of
the centre who had her birthday on the same day.
5.2 EDUCATION
HIT is committed to oering training opportunities and practical
work experience for young talents.
HIT received the Partner Employer Award
HIT was awarded the Partner Employer Award by the Hong Kong
General Chamber of Small and Medium Business, in recognition
of its support in providing opportunities to local graduates.
HIT launched “Start Your Journey@Port” Programme
HIT partnered with HKU SPACE Community College to launch
a talent nurturing programme – Start Your Journey@Port –
designed for students and graduates who wish to embark on a
future career in the port industry.
One of the major elements of the programme is the HIT
Scholarship Scheme which oers opportunities for students
to enhance their industry knowledge, sharpen their analytical
skills and nurture their passion towards developing a career in
the logistics industry.
Summer Internships
In 2015, HIT conducted an eight-week internship programme,
oered to students studying in universities and tertiary institutions
OPTIMISING FOR THE FUTURE
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