Dear Students,

When we ask employers what they are looking for in a graduate they usually mention general skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, initiative, critical thinking, and so on.  For many employers these may be even more important that subject knowledge. That is why we have placed such a strong emphasis on whole person education at HKBU – to make sure you have the skills and qualities that employers are looking for. Internship opportunities are a key part of that, helping you to develop your practical skills and to link your academic knowledge with the real world.

I am very pleased that Citi and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service have joined together to organise the Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Programme 2016, and I would like to thank them for taking this initiative. The programme allows future leaders to connect with the community, gaining valuable experience and sensitising themselves to the broader needs of society. I strongly urge you to consider taking up this opportunity to develop your skills whilst at the same time contributing back to our society.

With best wishes,

Prof. Edward Snape, Dean
School of Business , Hong Kong Baptist University 

"CityU’s College of Business places great emphasis on whole-person development and makes social responsibility a core element of the curriculum. I am delighted to see the Citi Community Intern Program cultivates students’ awareness of corporate social responsibility and trains students to make decisions that serve not only themselves, but also the interests of sustaining our planet. I give my wholehearted thanks to the organizing committee, Citi Bank and partner institutions for their dedication and commitment. I believe this program will nature the next generation of business leaders for a sustainable future."

Prof. Julie Li, Head (MKT) Professor
College of Business, City University of Hong Kong

“The Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Programme provides an excellent opportunity for our business students to learn from and to apply what they learn in the classroom to the real world. Three BBA Students, KWONG Pui Yee (ACT, Yr3), LEUNG Wing Yiu (HRM, Yr4), and KWAI Chung Ying (HRM, Yr4), joined Citi-HKCSS CIP 2015. Working with community organizations Ching Fai Women Association, Friends of the Earth (HK) Charity Ltd., and Hong Kong Women Workers’ Association, and fellow students from other universities, they have broadened their awareness and understanding of social issues in our society, and developed team working skills and the capacity for servicing. As part of Lingnan’s whole-person approach to education, this Intern Programme has certainly helped them to become more mature and socially responsible citizens in the changing world. The Faculty of Business welcomes the continuation of the Community Intern Programme and encourage our students’ participation in the Citi-HKCSS CIP 2016.”

Prof LIU Liming , Dean
Faculty of Business, Lingnan University

"The mission of the Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Program aims at inspiring university business students to contribute their knowledge and expertise to non-profit organizations through intership and ultimately cultivating their concept of Corporate Social Responsibility and broadening their understanding of the community at large. This noble mission matches one of the attributes that The Open University of Hong Kong expects from its graduates, that is, to be responsibile citizens and ready to contribute to society. I am grateful to Citibank and HKCSS for providing such an excellent platform not only for our students to contribute to society but also to nurture them to become responsible citizens of Hong Kong."

Prof. Alan Au, Dean
Lee Shau Kee School of Business & Administration, The Open University of Hong Kong

“The Faculty of Business of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University undertakes the mission of equipping our students for making effective contribution to society. The Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Program offers them the opportunity to apply what they have acquired in the classroom to the real world, broaden their understanding of the community, and share social responsibility at the same time. We would like to thank Citi and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service for supporting the development of the younger generation and wish the organizers and participants a very rewarding experience.”

Prof. Edwin Cheng, Dean
Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University