CAREERS PROGRAM

Your dream career is just around the corner.

Aim 

• Provide students with guidance in achieving their imminent academic and extra-curricular goals, in preparation for their university applications.

• Provide students with mentorship and career exposure to bridge the gap between academic and future career success.

• Inspire and empower students to believe in themselves, and to help them understand how they can make a positive difference in their communities.

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What We Offer

1. University preparation workshops (Personal statement workshops, Interview skills workshops, Overseas university applications and scholarship talks)

2. Pre-internship training (CV writing, work etiquette training, panelist sharing)

3. Buddy or Mentor program

4. Industry exposure through summer internships/ job shadowing opportunities and professional corporate workshops

5. University Application Support to US/UK (subject to further assessment)

6. All workshops and programs are free of charge

Eligible Students

• Students who are eligible for this program should currently be in Form 5; exceptional Form 4 students will also be considered subject to ACO’s assessment review and their school counselors’ and teachers’ recommendations.

Assessment Requirement

• Total number of student participants is approximately 20-30 per year.

• Our assessment process allows us to identify academically high achieving but under-resourced students, who are proactively seeking mentorship and career exposure and, critically, who desire to make a positive contribution to their communities.

• Assessments are based on the following:

  • Application Form

  • Personal Statement

  • Teacher’s Recommendation Letter

  • Academic Transcripts

  • “Super Day” Interview

Application Form should be handed in on/before 24 Jan 2022