Nearly 4,000 graduates from the third cohort of the Strive & Rise Programme showcased their achievements and expressed their gratitude to the mentors during their graduation ceremony today. 

 
Officiating at the ceremony, Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki said that the successful implementation of the programme hinges on the close collaboration among the Government, the business sector and the community in supporting mentees in pursuing their dreams.

Reflecting on the past three cohorts of the programme, Mr Chan noted that the number of enterprises and groups supporting the programme increased from over 100 in the first cohort to over 400 in the third cohort. 

The number of Mainland study and exchange tours rose from five in the first cohort to 35 in the third cohort, setting footprints in an array of destinations such as Harbin, Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Ningxia, Sichuan, Xian, Wuhan, Hainan and the Greater Bay Area. 

The number of star mentors also registered a significant jump from over 10 in the first cohort to 50 in the third cohort.

The Chief Secretary encouraged the graduates to actively participate in the activities of the Alumni Club to expand their social networks and sustain the programme's effectiveness.

Among the graduates of the third cohort of the programme, 150 mentees were awarded for their active participation, improvement and outstanding achievements.