Graduates of Hong Kong’s largest vocational training institution have largely avoided the negative effects of AI and could reap more internship opportunities from a coming megaproject, the body’s new leader has said.In an interview with the South China Morning Post, newly appointed Vocational Training Council (VTC) chairman Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung also vowed to review the courses to align them with emerging job opportunities.The government earlier revealed that entry-level jobs for university graduates had plunged by 61 per cent in recent years, sparking an intense debate about the value of traditional degrees versus practical skills in an economy increasingly driven by Artificial Intelligence.
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SAT · 2026-05-23 · 00:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0523-78548
NSR-2026-0523-78548News Report·EN·Economic Impact
Graduates of top vocational school spared brunt of AI impact, new chairman says
Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung, the new chairman of Hong Kong's Vocational Training Council (VTC), stated that graduates from the institution have largely been unaffected by the negative impacts of AI. He believes these graduates may benefit from increased internship opportunities due to an upcoming megaproject.
Vivian AuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-23 · 00:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung, the new chairman of Hong Kong's Vocational Training Council (VTC), stated that graduates from the institution have largely been unaffected by the negative impacts of AI. He believes these graduates may benefit from increased internship opportunities due to an upcoming megaproject. Lam also announced plans to review VTC courses to ensure they align with emerging job market needs. This comes as the government reported a significant decline in entry-level jobs for university graduates, fueling a discussion about the relevance of degrees versus practical skills in an AI-driven economy.
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The VTC will review courses to align them with emerging job opportunities.
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Graduates of Hong Kong’s largest vocational training institution have largely avoided the negative effects of AI.
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Entry-level jobs for university graduates had plunged by 61 per cent in recent years.
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Graduates could reap more internship opportunities from a coming megaproject.
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