Background
Since 2007, Vocational Training Council (VTC) / Youth College started a collaborated project (Project JUMP) with Tuen Mun Children and Juvenile Home (TMCJH) under the Social Welfare Department to provide vocational training and education to all residents. TMCJH is a gazette home for children and youth aged between 8 and 18 under respective ordinance.
Aims of Project JUMP
- To enhance students’ learning motivation;
- To provide vocational education and training programmes to develop students’ employability;
- To provide personal and career counselling services for developing students’ potentials;
- To provide pathways for students to pursue their study in VTC and secondary schools.
Characteristics
- Student-oriented and diversified training
- Small-class teaching
- Achieve learning and activity’s rewards and scholarships
Vocational Skills Training Education Programme
Provide TWO types of programmes for students with different needs:-
1. Teen’s Programme
2. Short-term vocational and sports interest class
Student Development Activities
For enhancing and facilitating students’ personal growth, we have FOUR types of student development activities:
1. Personal and Career Counselling Programmes / Training;
2. Whole Person Development Programmes / Activities;
3. Sports Teams’ Training / Activities / Competitions;
4. Extended Activities of Generic Subjects
