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New Trends in Corporate Training: Integrate Innovative Technology and Gamification To Equip Employees with FutureSkills HKPC Academy Organises “Play 4 Performance” Corporate Training Day

(Hong Kong, 2 February 2023) The HKSAR Government has been proactively strengthening I&T development in recent years, where talent is one of the key factors for the success of I&T industry. The HKPC Academy of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) has organised the “Play 4 Performance” corporate training day recently to showcase new interactive training solutions that combine gamification and technological applications to enhance employees’ technological know-how, team spirit and soft skills, so as to support the upcoming I&T development trend and equip local talent for the future.

The “Play 4 Performance” corporate training day was well received and attracted over 100 participants from different corporate training departments in the financial, retail and food services, travel and aviation, information technology, government and education sectors etc. Participants were able to experience over 10 training solutions, including AR/VR technology, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, !nside Cards, Metaverse, etc. Participants were also invited to try out drones, robots, handmade crafts and visit the brand new “TechEd Playground” to learn about the latest TechEd solutions. Through “Play 4 Performance” training programmes, employees can improve their critical thinking skills, enhance team spirit, as well as learn about the applications of innovative tech products. In addition, companies could also take advantage of HKPC’s advanced technology and sophisticated training venues for organising future training programmes, so as to enhance the overall training effectiveness.

HKPC Academy has been sparing no efforts in nurturing local talent. In 2021-2022, over 700 online and offline training programmes were organised for various government departments, public and private sector enterprises, training over 30,000 people to quickly acquire new technology and management knowledge. Programmes covering digital and management skills under the “FutureSkills” framework, including Web 3.0, Cloud Technology, Digital Marketing, Python Programming and Cyber Security are being introduced to facilitate organisations in adopting digital transformation.

Ms Karen FUNG, General Manager, InnoPrenuer (SME & Startup Growth) and FutureSkills of HKPC, said, “While recruiting overseas talent is important, Hong Kong must also actively nurture our local talent. HKPC Academy has been providing a wide range of innovative, advanced technology and value-added training services to the industry. ‘Play 4 Performance’ has successfully demonstrated to the industry the versatility of ‘gamification in training’, how to combine technology and games to optimise training content so as to enhance employee engagement and effectiveness. Companies may explore a wide range of training solutions available at HKPC Academy through hands-on experience, and customise their unique training programmes. Having achieved over 90% satisfaction rate on the overall quality and effectiveness of our programmes, and winning the ‘Best Corporate Training Service Provider’ award for two consecutive years, HKPC Academy’s corporate training services are being well-recognised. In the future, we will continue to work alongside companies to keep pace with the times and enlarge Hong Kong’s future I&T talent pool.”

HKPC Academy currently offers programmes in 14 key areas under the “FutureSkills” framework, including digital and management skills courses in Cyber Security, Cloud Technology, Digital Marketing, Smart Logistics and Data Management, to help Hong Kong companies equip talent with FutureSkills and international perspective. To keep up with the market development and trend, HKPC Academy will continue to include the latest technology trends such as Metaverse and Web 3.0 on the training programmes.

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The HKPC Academy’s “Play 4 Performance” corporate training day attracted over 100 training and HR staff from different companies to learn about the latest interactive training solutions that integrate gamification and innovation.The HKPC Academy’s “Play 4 Performance” corporate training day attracted over 100 training and HR staff from different companies to learn about the latest interactive training solutions that integrate gamification and innovation.

Ms Karen FUNG, General Manager, InnoPreneur (SME & Startup Growth) and FutureSkills of HKPC, said that the “Play 4 Performance” corporate training day would enable the industry to understand a wide range of training solutions available in the market. Enterprises can therefore develop tailor-made training to meet their needs and enhance the effectiveness of training.Ms Karen FUNG, General Manager, InnoPreneur (SME & Startup Growth) and FutureSkills of HKPC, said that the “Play 4 Performance” corporate training day would enable the industry to understand a wide range of training solutions available in the market. Enterprises can therefore develop tailor-made training to meet their needs and enhance the effectiveness of training.

Participants experienced over 10 training programmes in small groups, including drones, AR/VR technology, Metaverse, etc.Participants experienced over 10 training programmes in small groups, including drones, AR/VR technology, Metaverse, etc.