CareER Thriving Grass Career Development Programme

Bridging Academic Life and Corporate Realities with Structured Support

Since 2019, CareER Thriving Grass Career Development Programme is a summer internship track supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, designed specifically for higher education university students and graduates with disabilities and Special Educational Needs (SEN).

A past CareER job-skills workshop with LinkedIn.
Banner of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant - CareER Thriving Grass Career Development Programme

Programme Objectives:

  • Carve a Unique Career Path:

  • Boost Workplace & Life Confidence

  • Foster Community Spirit

  • Drive Active Social Participation

  • Cultivate Civil Disability-Confidence

For Students & Alumni: Kickstart Your Career

  • Paid Internships: Gain hands-on experience in leading corporations.

  • Training workshops: Develop essential workplace soft skills, communication skills, build self-confidence, and core personal competencies.

  • Company visit: Get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to corporate offices to understand real-world business operations and cultures.

  • Career Coaching and Counselling: Receive professional guidance and mental health counseling to help you navigate workplace transitions and disclosure with confidence.

  • Peer Support Network: Navigate your internship journey alongside a supportive community of CareER peers.

For Corporate Partners: Build an Inclusive Workforce

  • Targeted Job Matching: We pre-screen candidates to ensure their technical skills and academic backgrounds align with your business needs.

  • End-to-End Advisory: CareER provides comprehensive workplace accessibility assessments and manager briefing sessions prior to onboarding.

  • Ongoing Work Support: Our team provides continuous support to both the intern and your HR/line managers throughout the internship to ensure a seamless experience.