香港青年協會主辦的「世界青年科學及科技碗2021」（Global Youth Science and Technology Bowl， GYSTB 2021），將於6月19至20日網上舉行總決賽及頒獎典禮，讓一眾學生不受時間及地域所限，透過網上比賽互相交流學習、合力推動創意科學及解難思維，建立跨國友誼。全球觀眾可透過網上直播一同見證新一屆GYSTB冠軍得主的誕生。

「世界青年科學及科技碗」所有參賽隊伍由不多於5位、相等於本港中一至中六級別的學生組成。他們就日常生活相關的科學題目進行深入研究，或設計出創意和實用兼備的發明品。是次比賽吸引了共145支隊伍報名，隊伍來自美國、俄羅斯、愛爾蘭、意大利、瑞典、韓國及新加坡等多達26個國家及地區。

其中108支隊伍成功通過初選，即將參加6月19日舉行的總決賽。去年於「香港學生科學比賽」中獲獎的6支隊伍亦成功入圍，力求突破去年香港代表隊勇奪兩項大獎的驕人成績。賽事將進行全球公開直播，公衆可於上午8時半至下午5時期間，前往https://www.facebook.com/groups/gystb 觀看賽事。屆時，各參賽隊伍將向由學術界組成的專業評審小組展示其研究項目或科學發明品，並為作品進行詳盡演說，竭盡所能角逐多項殊榮。

「世界青年科學及科技碗2021」頒獎典禮將於6月20日以全球網上直播形式舉行，並首次加入多個特備環節，包括：香港中文大學生命科學學院林漢明教授分享有關大豆與可持續農業的科學研討會、具香港文化特色的遊戲、來自不同國家及地區的文化表演等，促進各國青年的文化交流。另外，比賽亦設有網上投票，6月20日起公衆可根據各參賽隊伍的作品和表現，投選心儀的作品，最多票數的隊伍將獲「觀眾最喜愛大獎」，投票詳情請稍後留意網站公布 https://ce.hkfyg.org.hk/gystb。

「Global Youth Science and Technology Bowl」由香港青年協會創意教育組創辦。比賽旨在為學生提供一個國際舞台，向大眾展示科學研究或發明品，並從中獲得互相交流的珍貴機會，提高青少年對科學與科技的興趣，啓發他們的科技潛能，以創新思維協力解決社會問題。

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The transition from school to work is challenging for everyone, perhaps more so with young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). However, with one-on-one coaching and group support, autistic students do not need to feel that they could be left behind, instead, they could focus on developing their potential for the next stage of their lives.

Funded by The Community Chest, the HKFYG School Social Work Unit is launching FARMily – Shine. Engagement. Nurture (SEN), where the name stands for Farm and Family, a two-year programme for autistic students in years F.3 to F.6. 

The point and purpose of the programme is to take full advantage of both the Federation’s Organic Farm and Hydroponic Farm, which will give the participants an opportunity to learn about farming, outdoor camping, career planning and other life skills. By merging the therapeutic benefits of farming with residential living and working together, it is believed that the young students will also be able to enhance their own sense of self-care and self-value, all leading towards a resilient attitude for future employability and community connections. On-site internships will be available and those who show promise and interest could even be considered for part-time or full-time positions on the farms after the Programme. Counselling will also be available to parents and caretakers to help them cope and release stress.   

香港青年協會社會創新及青年創業部將於7月14日至7月30日，專為中一至中四學生舉辦暑期夏令營。今年主題為「創業與社會創新」，學員可以了解現今本港社會問題，亦可以學習如何運用創新思維模式，構思改善社會問題的方案；仲會同初創公司創辦人會面，了解他們創業經歷和心得。

課程特點：

1. 創意及創業家思維
2. 解決問題技巧
3. 溝通技巧
4. 團隊合作精神
5. 同理心及關懷別人
6. 利用網上工具進行社會創新

課程特色：

在資訊科技蓬勃的年代，傳統的學習方法已無法滿足青年人認知世界及身邊最新的事物。此課程以理論實踐為基礎，讓學員透過發掘、認知、實踐及回顧，學習多元的必要技能和思維。

活動簡介會
日期：6月10日 (星期四）
時間：晚上7時
簡介會報名：https://bit.ly/3gI6tPc

活動詳情按此

香港青年協會領袖學院推出中學暑期課程，歡迎了解詳情及報名。

A. 未來律師系列 Future Lawyers Series

B. 溝通達人系列 Communication Expert Series

C. 創新媒體訓練系列 Innovative Media Training Series 

D. 創新領袖訓練系列 Innovative Leadership Training Series

E. 文化保育系列 Cultural Conservation Series

F. 環球領袖訓練系列 Global Leadership Training Series

G. 升學系列 Further Studies Series

H. 抗逆領袖系列 Resilience Leadership Training Series

I. I-Leader系列 I-Leader Series

The Hong Kong Jockey Club School of Global Leadership is organising a 7-day intensive leadership programme to help future leaders develop the perspective, mindset, desire and commitment to bring about positive change. The theme of the Summer School for Global Leadership 2021 is on the effects of the pandemic and tackling the growing educational digital divide. This summer programme is ideal for S4 to S6 students (Grade 10 to Grade 12) who have the ability to communicate fluently in English and have demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to society. 

When: Over three weekends from Friday, 16 to Saturday, 31 July 2021, 9am to 7pm

Where: Online (Zoom);
The HKFYG Leadership Institute, Fanling;
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building, Quarry Bay (will be conducted in-person and online but may switch completely online depending on the restrictions at the time)

Eligibility: 2020/21 academic year S.4-S.6 (Grade 10-12)

Aims to invite experts from the education sector and VTC lecturers to discuss with parents on various hot topics about parenting.

Topics this year include “DSE Tips for Parents” and “Parenting go online?”

Event dates 6 & 19 June 2021

Co-organized by HKFYG Parent Support Network and Vocational Training Council

Click here to register

教育局將於5 月28 日及29 日舉辦「多元出路網上資訊SHOW2021」，為中學畢業生提供升學途徑及就業出路資訊。屆時將有約30間專上院校及學生輔導機構提供經本地評審專上課程（包括獲納入政府各項資助計劃的課程和職業專才課程）、升學輔導及就業諮詢等資料。展覽亦會涵蓋毅進文憑課程、相關資訊平台包括經評審專上課程資料網（iPASS） 、專上課程電子預先報名平台（E-APP） 、自資專上教育資訊平台（Concourse） 及資歷架構等。

應屆香港中學文憑試考生及其他同學可透過一站式網上平台瀏覽及查詢參展院校及機構提供的院校及課程資料。學友社及香港青年協會亦會提供升學及就業輔導的資料及服務。除資訊攤位外，展覽當日亦設有多場為中學畢業生而設的網上直播講座和互動問答，以及專上學生的分享。多位業界及院校代表將會介紹有關多元出路、升學準備及策略，讓同學可獲得不同專上課程和相關行業的資訊。

網上展覽平台會開放至8 月12 日，有興趣人士可在網上重溫展覽及講座內容。

日期：5月28日及29日（星期五及六） 網址： www.virtualinfoexpo2021.com

In spite of the pandemic slowing our world down, none of us, especially young people, can afford to avoid preparing for the future. In fact, new skills and knowledge will be needed as they, more than any previous generation, face new challenges and new contexts every day. But when will they have time to prepare? How about the Summer holidays?

The Federation has always been committed to helping young people get ready to face the world. Along with our regular activities and courses, we are also offering a wider range of things to do in the Summer Youth Programme, which we hope will help young people acquire new skills for the future.
 

This year we are highlighting the following six essential future skills: Wellness Management, Digital Skills, Life Planning, Innovation and Problem Solving, Resilience and Crisis Management, and Communication and Cooperation. There are more than 6,000 online and offline activities, through sports, arts, music, coding, leadership training, media production, and more. Young people and their families are more than welcome to join.
 

Have a look at what’s available and enjoy a productive summer of fun and learning with us! 
 

Save the date for registration
Open online enrolment Starting at 9 am, 8 May 2021  
More details easymember.hk

疫情反反覆覆，義工們服務機會大減，不如藉此機會好好裝備自己，網上自學義工領袖必要技能知識，隨時候命出發行義！計劃內容圍繞「網上自學」、「服務實習」及「服務策劃」三大部份，彈性配搭線上及線下學習項目，獲取並累積不同學分點數，換領不同等級的證書嘉許！讓義工們無懼疫情幻變，疫情之下可先著重網上訓練，疫情之後再以實習承繼所學。

了解更多：https://yvn.hkfyg.org.hk/好義學/