SEED Foundation

💦Sweat Now, Shine Later✨   Long distance runners remember their “first 10k (10-kilometer distance run)”. At first, 10k seemed a distant, and maybe even impossible target. Yet when they crossed the finish line, the excitement and sense of accomplishment stay with them for life. And then, almost instinctively, they’d think: “I wonder how far I can set my next target!" Today, SEED Foundation invited 43 pairs of primary and secondary school principals / vice principals and their students to take on this incredible feat at the Hong Kong Streetathon 2024.  This was not merely a physical challenge, but also an extraordinary lesson in perseverance, self-discipline, and the spirit of “never giving up”, for both the adults and the students. Through every step, they demonstrated resilience and determination, embodying the very values we strive to cultivate in education. At SEED Foundation, we are honored to have facilitated this unique connection with our friends in the education sector. While we first met them in the context of digital skills training, it has been truly inspiring to see the same can-do spirit the students displayed in the classroom carried into this long-distance run, and truly touching to see the principals leading by example to show the qualities that we all want in our next generation. Congratulations to everyone who crossed the finish line today—you’ve shown that, with hard work and determination, incredible things can be achieved. We look forward to continuing to support and celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our education community. 🏃♂️🏃♀️💪   #Streetathon2024 #10kmdistancerun #longdistancerun

Are you ready? See you all this Sunday! 🏅 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️ https://lnkd.in/gCpF4rBQ

Celebrating Continued Partnership with #Citi on IdeaPOP! 2025 🎉💡   We are excited to celebrate Citi’s second year of title sponsorship for IdeaPOP! 2025, our startup pitch competition for Hong Kong secondary school students.   IdeaPOP! goes beyond a competition. It's a dynamic platform that encourages young innovators to ignite their passion into social issues, motivate them to unleash their creativity and innovation, and inspire others with their business pitches on a grand stage.   With Citi's continued support, alongside our other sponsors and partners, we're poised to elevate the competition to even greater heights. Let’s anticipate the exceptional, groundbreaking ideas our students will showcase this year together!   More information: https://lnkd.in/gTgsAp4N   #CitiPresentsIdeaPOP2025 #StartUpPitch #YouthInnovation #Citi #IgniteInnovateInspire

Celebrating Our Inspiring Partnership with Hong Yip Service Company Limited 👏🏻🤝   Without a human resources expert on our team, managing Workplace Experience Program (WXP) felt like running a recruitment firm—matching the best candidates to job vacancies. Through this process, we realized the crucial role Human Resources (HR) skills play in a company. Hong Yip's HR team truly embodies the spirit of human resources. They worked closely with us to identify the students' skills and interests, matched them with the perfect departments, and ensured a smooth onboarding for the 4-week experience. Throughout the journey, they provided continuous support to ensure our students had the best experience possible.   We felt the deep passion of both the HR team and the supervisors from various departments in nurturing the next generation from Hong Yip. This is our second year collaborating with them, and the partnership has consistently inspired us to improve our program and strive to make it uniquely beneficial for our students.   Thank you, Hong Yip, for your exceptional spirit and support, making a significant impact on a total of 5 students over the past two summer holidays. We look forward to many more successful years of the programs with our valued business partners together! Aaron Chiang Pius Lam Eva Man

We are seeking a talented marketing expert with experience in integrated, digital, or social media marketing. Experience in agencies and campaigns targeting young audiences is a plus. We're looking for the best talent to enhance our marketing efforts for our digital skill programs. Please share this opportunity or refer anyone you think would be a great fit! https://lnkd.in/gnCwqciE

🎓 SEED 2nd Graduation Ceremony cum End of Workplace Experience Program Celebration 🎈 Back in secondary schools, if you were given an extra 72 to 90 hours to explore your passions and prepare yourself for the future, how would you have spent it? Every year, nearly 1000 students opt to accelerate their digital literacy and foundation by enrolling in our Cloud Computing and UX/UI programs, spread across 3 semesters. They engage in small-class settings with industry professionals, who provide not only up-to-date knowledge, but also hands-on lab sessions to master essential technical skills. Beyond the classroom, they witness tech in action through the 60+ field trips we arrange each year, and benefit from real-world experiences via our Workplace Experience Program. As some of our students are graduating from our programs, we are encouraged to see that many of them have embarked on a journey of self-directed learning following our courses. A heartfelt thank you to the many school principals, teachers, industry partners who joined us on a Saturday afternoon to applaud the achievements of the 200 students at the simple and fun ceremony. We believe the students’ investment of time has rewarded them with more than just a certificate. They've gained valuable experience, cherished memories, and lasting friendships. As such, we're excited to introduce “SEED Fellows,” a lifelong membership program for our alumni, ensuring we stay connected and continue to grow. Stay tuned for more updates on that! As always, thank you to our sponsors for their dedication to helping our youths succeed! Founding Sponsor: Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund Strategic Partner & Sponsor: Lee Hysan Foundation Venue, F&B sponsor for 2024 Graduation: Hong Kong Innovation Foundation, Sino Group #SEEDFellows #YouthEmpowerment #TechEducation #FutureproofOurYouths

Everyday we hear about online scams, identity thefts and accounts hijacking. Youths and students are not exempted from these online threats. How do we effectively spread the crucial message of "personal information and privacy protection" among the young generation in a way that is engaging to them?    First time partnering with Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC), we came up with an exciting idea—why not let the students take charge? They know what kind and style of content they like, and by creating and sharing short videos, they could use their creativity and media skills to engage their peers.   It was a bold concept, but as a young startup charity, we're all about experimenting with innovative teaching and learning models with the latest technologies and media. We transformed the teaching materials into a self-paced video course and reinforced the learning with an exciting IG Reels competition.   Stay tuned for a future post where we'll evaluate this new approach. For now, we're thrilled to celebrate the success of our "directors," "actors," and "producers" at the "Convention of the Guardians of the Dataverse," an Oscar-style award ceremony for the Reels competition. We’re proud to have nurtured a group of ambassadors who will continue to be vigilant online and protect their peers from fraudsters.   Don't miss the showcase of these incredible award-winning videos on our channels: Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dez5YSEm Facebook: https://lnkd.in/dHg3Ubjs Stay tuned!

We're thrilled to see the impact of our #WorkplaceExperienceProgram through the eyes of our valued partner. It's incredible to witness the transformation of our students as they gain confidence and professionalism in just a few weeks with Dora Leung, our coach of the pre-work business etiquette workshop, which is a vital part of our program! Thank you Dora for your dedication and for empowering the next generation! 💚 #YouthEmpowerment #CareerReady #WXP #FutureproofOurYouths

今年參加了「真實工作場境體驗 （WXP）」計劃的學生之一浩泓直言，在參加 WXP 之前，他只能從電視劇的情節中想像「職場」，而且都是較為負面的：氣氛高壓、同事冷淡、工作苦悶等。我們大人尚且明白，電視劇只是搞笑而已，但對於沒有工作經驗的年青人來說，像浩泓一樣願意踏出第一步參加為期一個月的工作體驗，並勇於享受過程，甚至在一班同事中以經驗最淺的身份發表自己的意見，令我們十分驕傲。同時，我們亦十分感謝一眾願意提供工作體驗機會的公司，讓中學生擁有他們獨一無二的人生第一次職場體驗，澄清他們對於「職場」的概念，更成就他們畢生難忘的回憶。 💚 🎉 #WorkplaceExperienceProgram #真實工作場境體驗 #futureproofouryouths https://lnkd.in/gnvg3VB7

Ken 於 Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund 《Start噏》頻道與 尹思哲 Mickey 的訪談中，分享他認為於現時數碼經濟下，僱主最看重員工有甚麼樣的特質，以及他如何從科技，以至運動及音樂多方面，幫助年輕人全人發展。 再次感謝 #AEF 的邀請！