Manpower study launched

June 29, 2011

Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung says the Government is studying Hong Kong's future manpower supply and requirements, as well as the manpower balance by education level.
 
He told lawmakers today its latest study is scheduled for completion by year's end.
 
The Vocational Training Council also conducts manpower surveys on a regular basis to provide short-term projections on the manpower requirements for specific sectors.
 
He said the Employees Retraining Board plans to increase the number of training places to 130,000 in 2011-12, and has reserved resources for an additional 30,000.
 
The board will closely monitor industry conditions and adjust the allocation of training places flexibly to meet demand.