Policy Address 2024 | Eric Chan: Pilot program to be conducted to attract skilled workers
Hong Kong's Chief Secretary for Administration, Chan Kwok-ki, said today (Oct. 19) that HK lacks mid-level skilled workers, and the government will try to attract technical talents holding relevant licenses to work in HK.
Chan noted that HK is projected to face a shortage of around 180,000 workers in the future, particularly mid-level skilled workers, with approximately 60,000 vacancies for technicians and maintenance personnel. In response, the government plans to introduce a pilot program allowing skilled workers holding relevant licenses to work in HK.
Regarding the Top Talent Pass Scheme, he stressed that over 80,000 applicants have been approved, with about 25% earning an annual income exceeding HK$2.5 million. As of the end of September, the government had received over 380,000 applications, with over 200,000 being approved and more than 100,000 individuals already in HK.
According to a government survey, many of these individuals have secured jobs with an average monthly salary of HK$50,000. Approximately 20% of them earn over HK$100,000 per month, while 10% earn more than HK$200,000.
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