FIT – Future International Talent

Are you a fresh or recent graduate interested in working with an international business? Or looking to put your creative talent to practical use? FIT, an internship programme for Future International Talent, might be the place to search. A joint initiative between the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (CEDB) and 14 international chambers of commerce in Hong Kong, FIT provides 12-month job placements to fresh and recent graduates at companies across different industries, offering opportunities to gain experience in creative, business management roles and more.

The programme is now closed for application.

Eligibility criteria of FIT candidate:

1. be a HKSAR resident over 18 years old holding a valid Hong Kong Identity Card;
2. be a fresh graduate in 2020 or 2021, or has no more than five years of work experience;
3. be or will soon be a holder of accredited certificates, diplomas, degrees obtained in programmes of post-secondary and tertiary institutes, or have relevant work experience; and
4. has not been employed by the hiring company within six months before the date of application.

FIT is a job creation scheme funded by the Anti-Epidemic Fund. It supports members of the participating international chambers of commerce in creating 12-month job placements for fresh and recent graduates in Hong Kong, with a salary subsidy of HK$5,610 or HK$10,000 per month for each position. Priority is accorded to the creative industries or creative roles in other industries.

Application by employers is open to members of the 14 participating chambers of commerce until 31 March 2021. Interested companies are invited to approach their respective chambers of commerce for details on application.

Eligibility criteria of employer:

1. be a member of a participating chamber of commerce;
2. be a company registered in Hong Kong (including business and NGOs);
3. be a holder of a valid Business Registration Certificate issued under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310);
4. has an established physical office in Hong Kong; and
5. has commenced its current business before 1 January 2020 and is still in operation at the time of application.

Learn more: CEDB press release on FIT