24 April 2025 

The School of Business (SBUS) at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Leadership and Management Foundation Limited (ILM), a non-profit organisation. This partnership aims to provide skills training and resources to help ethnic minority youth overcome systemic barriers and succeed in their academic and professional endeavors.

Under this partnership, SBUS will deliver a series of career development workshops and resources tailored to career exploration, goal setting, and pathways to higher education. These initiatives aim to help students map out their career plans and develop actionable strategies to achieve their goals. SBUS and ILM will promote educational and social inclusion by organising sharing sessions, mentorship opportunities, and community-driven projects. This collaboration underscores SBUS’s commitment to social equity and inclusive education, aligning seamlessly with ILM’s mission to unleash the potential of marginalised youth.

Mr Ricky Lam, Associate Dean (Enterprise and Business Engagement) of SBUS said, “Education is the cornerstone of social mobility. Through this initiative, we aspire to transform the future of students while cultivating a diverse and equitable environment that nurtures talents, thereby enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness.”

Ms Luisa Tan Castro, Founder of ILM, said, “Systemic barriers and social prejudices have long stifled the development of ethnic minority communities. This collaboration aims to turn challenges into opportunities. By equipping youth with skills, networks and confidence, we empower them to emerge as tomorrow’s leaders in Hong Kong society.”

The parties will integrate their resources, expertise, and strengths to dismantle the barriers faced by Hong Kong’s ethnic minority communities in education and employment. This collaboration also aims to promote social cohesion, socio-economic inclusion, and long-term community empowerment, thereby laying a solid foundation for a more equitable future in the city. The  initiative positions diversity and inclusion as driving forces of innovation and growth, further advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.