This project help deprived youth in lack of family support with personal development and training, and implementation of career planning for a smooth transition to an independent living.
Youth Career Development Program
- Individual career counseling
- Pre-employment training/internship
- Vocational workshop
- Industry visit
Youth Integrated Development Activities
- Adventure Challenge Camp
- Volunteer Service
- Life Ambassador Program
Service Objectives
- To help explore career aspirations and improve their employability and employment rate.
- To enhance self-confidence, cultivate financial management and problem-solving skills.
- To establish a youth support network and advocate inter-generational integration.
Service Users
- Youth aged 18-29 and in lack of family support
- Foster home youth when they age out (when reaching aged 18) from foster care, and are coping with the transitional stage for an independent living.
- Quota: 18
Project Features
1. Strength base
Everyone is born with talents and is different. Through in depth exploration, affirmation, and cultivation, the youth beneficiaries can discover their potential, develop their talents, and contribute to the society.
2. Experiential learning
Through activities with personal experience and regular meeting with Life Coach, the youth could understand better themselves; reflect on the experience for learning and growth.
3. Cross-generational support
By matching with mentors (Life Coach), they interact in life. Mentors could pass on life experience and work experience, and help the youth when facing difficulties to find a way out.
Method of Application
- Fill in the “Ready to Set Off” application form.
- Provide the relevant documents and attend interview from the organization.
- Please contact our Youth Home staff to get the form, fill in and send to ECH by mail, fax or by hand;
Service Termination and Withdrawal
Both service users and Evangel Children’s Home can apply for an early termination or withdrawal of service.
For inquiries about the “Ready to Set Off 2.0” project, please contact Ms. Wong, the project in charge at 2323 8224 ext. 232.
A special acknowledgement to the generous donation from the Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged, Social Welfare Department and four corporations to support the development of this “Ready to Set Off 2.0” Project:
Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged, Social Welfare Department
Catering Project Consultant Company Limited
Solara Investments Limited
Unique Beauty Group Limited
Wing Kwong Jade Jewellery Limited
(Donated corporations in alphabetical order)