Overview

• Founded in 1968, The Hong Kong Society for the Deaf – Employment and Training Centre operates in Kowloon, Hong Kong, with a team of 14 employees dedicated to serving the hearing-impaired community.
• The organization focuses exclusively on facilitating workplace inclusion for hearing-impaired individuals through targeted employment and training programs.
• As part of The Hong Kong Society for the Deaf, the Employment and Training Centre emphasizes equal opportunities and social integration for hearing-impaired persons in Hong Kong.
• Located at 17 Sung On St, Kowloon, the center has specialized in disability employment services since its establishment over 55 years ago.
• The center collaborates with employers to create diverse workplaces, specifically targeting the healthcare and medical sectors for job placements.

Specializations

• Disability Employment Services tailored to hearing-impaired individuals in Hong Kong since 1968.
• Vocational training programs designed for healthcare and medical industry roles.
• Employer network development to foster inclusive hiring practices for hearing-impaired workers.
• Workplace integration strategies combining job matching with disability-specific support services.

Services & Approach

• Job matching services connecting hearing-impaired candidates with employers in healthcare and other sectors.
• Tailored vocational training programs for hearing-impaired individuals seeking employment opportunities.
• Employer partnership development to build inclusive hiring networks in Kowloon and greater Hong Kong.
• Workplace integration support including disability awareness training for employers and staff.