Supported Employment Training for Persons with Disabilities (SET)
~ Supporting the career development of people with disabilities ~
Service Objectives
- To enhance the employability of persons with disabilities through vocational training
- To provide incentives to encourage employers to offer jobs to persons with disabilities to try out their working capabilities.
Service Group
Recruitment Targets
We are recruiting individuals with disabilities aged 15 or above, specifically including:
- Down syndrome
- Mild to moderate intellectual disabilities
- Autism
- People with mental health issue
- Other types of disabilities
Additionally, we are targeting people with disabilities who have difficulties adapting to the open employment. These applicants should possess a desire to work, general life skills, and basic work abilities.
Service Content
The following are the key features of our services:
- We offer comprehensive career analysis and tailored employment matching to ensure the best fit for our participants.
- We arrange internships spanning up to 3 months, during which interns are eligible for a monthly allowance of HK$2,000, based on their attendance.
- For employers, we facilitate a job trial program. Employers can receive a subsidy for a maximum of 6 months, equal to half of the participant's monthly actual salary or a cap of HK$4,000.
- Once participants secure employment, we provide ongoing support and follow-up services for a minimum of 12 months to ensure their successful transition and integration into the workplace.
Service quota
121 places per year
Free of charge
How to apply
Applicants have two options to apply for our services. They can either contact us directly by phone or visit our center personally to submit an application to our registered social worker. As an alternative, referrals can be made on behalf of applicants by doctors, school social workers, medical social workers, or other professionals in the relevant field.
Program withdrawal method
After entering the service, applicants have the option to apply to the responsible social worker at any time if service user wish to withdraw from the service.
Employment Service Centre
Telephone: 2611 9747
Fax: 2611 9752
Address: 1-3A, G/F, Wing Hing House, Fuk Loi Estate, Tsuen Wan, N.T., Hong Kong
TipTop Training Centre
Telephone: 2697 5331
Fax: 3568 0210 / 2692 4955
Address: Rooms 103-106 and 123-138, G/F, Wing Shui House, Lek Yuen Estate, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong