HKMU Dream Builder Scheme

HKMU Dream Builder Scheme 2024/25

“Are you ready to dive into your dreams and career interests?”

“Are you keen to gain valuable work experience before you graduate?”

“Are you outgoing, motivated, and enthusiastic about making connections and exploring exciting career opportunities?”

“Would you like to obtain a HK$5,000 'Career Development Award' through the Scheme?”

If so, you could be the perfect fit for our brand-new HKMU Dream Builder Scheme!

This scheme aims to groom and prepare full-time undergraduate students for the corporate world. It is finely crafted to enhance knowledge through various activities that align with the demands of the workplace environment. By assisting students in identifying their career interests and exploring potential career options, while equipping them with essential skills and knowledge, the scheme empowers students to navigate their career journeys with confidence and successfully transition from academia to the workplace.

After a series of intensive training sessions, we encourage students to take the initiative in their job search and actively seek out internships independently. By doing so, they not only gain valuable experience but also demonstrate their commitment to personal growth. To recognise this proactive approach, students who successfully secure physical internships on their own during the summer of 2025 will receive a “Career Development Award.” (The internship positions should not be part of any internship programme or scheme offered by SAO or the University.) This award acknowledges their efforts and serves as an incentive for them to take charge of their career journeys, ultimately enhancing their confidence and employability as they transition from university to the workplace.

Objectives

Foster self-awareness and understanding of personal strengths, interests, and goals of the participants
Enhance participants' essential employability skills, including communication, problem-solving, personal branding, presentation techniques, and business and social etiquette.
Empower the participants to navigate their career journeys with confidence and successfully transition from academia to the workplace.

Programme Period

Phase I: Feb – Mar 2025

Phase II: Summer 2025

Medium of Instruction

Cantonese & English

Note: The training activities will be conducted in English, while the networking events will primarily be in Cantonese. Non-local students are welcome to participate, but participants must have basic listening and speaking skills in Cantonese.

Targets and Eligibility

Full-time non-final-year undergraduate students from all disciplines in AY24/25
Strive for career excellence with a can-do attitude
Good English proficiency*
Good communication and interpersonal skills

*Non-locals with basic Cantonese listening and speaking skills for communication are welcome.

Application and Selection

Students interested in the scheme should complete the online application form and email the following documents to Ms. Koey LEUNG of the Student Affairs Office (SAO) by 16 December 2024:

Personal Statement (500 words in English)
CV
Academic Report with CGPA
Completed Nomination Form (by Schools)*

*Optional. Nominees from their Schools will be given priority to join the programme.

Fee

Free

(Admitted students must submit a refundable deposit of HK$800 within five working days of receiving their admission confirmation to secure their enrollment. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the forfeiture of their place in the scheme. The deposit will be refunded upon successful completion of Phase I.)

Quota	Application Period	Admission Interview
18 - 25	21 Nov 2024 – 16 Dec 2024 (Application deadline: 00:00 16 Dec 2024)	17 Jan 2025 (Fri)

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to the admission group interview. Interview invitation email will be sent by 31 December 2024.

Benefits and Recognitions:

Through a series of training and learning opportunities, we help our students to understand their career interests, equip themselves and get their resume/personal shine! Students who completed the whole learning journey, will be enjoyed the following Benefits and Recognitions. HKMU Students, apply and prepare for your future career NOW!

Phase I

Free Personality Assessment
Free Extensive Professional Trainings
One-on-one Career Coaching
Exclusive Mingling and Networking Opportunities with Executive Advisors and HKMU management
Award of Certificate of Completion (Minimum 80% attendance required)

Key Timeline

Tentative Date	Tentative Time	Key Training Details
21 Feb 2025 (Fri)	Evening	Welcoming Orientation & Pre-camp Briefing Complimentary Networking Dinner
14 Mar 2025 (PM) – 16 Mar 2025 (PM) (Fri-Sun)	2.5 Days	Self-exploration and Career Training Camp Personality Dimensions Workshop Professional Trainings on Storytelling/ Presentation/ Public Speaking Skills Professional Image and Personal Brand Building LinkedIn Personal Branding Business and Social Etiquette Problem-solving and Decision-making S.T.E.A.M.: HADO AR Dodgeball & Drone Experience
28 Mar 2025 (Fri)	Lunch	Networking Lunch with Executive Advisors and Senior Management of HKMU

*Students are required to submit designated assignments upon completing the personality assessment and various professional training sessions;

*Students are required to submit a Reflection Report upon completing Phase I by 30 April 2025.

Phase II

Self-solicited Internship

Students who have reached the minimum 80% attendance in Phase I and successfully secure internship opportunities independently during the summer of 2025 will receive a HK$5,000 “Career Development Award.” The internship positions should not be part of any internship programme or scheme offered by SAO/ the University. This award not only serves as an incentive for their initiative in job searching, but also recognises their ability to take charge of their career journeys and their commitment to personal growth.

Key Timeline

Tentative Date & Time	Key Training Details
Apr – Aug 2025	One-on-One Coaching/Advisory
Jun – Aug 2025	Summer Internship

*Students are required to submit a Bi-weekly log sheet to report their learning progress; Monthly Zoom meet-ups will be arranged;

Students are required to submit a final Reflection Report along with photos/ video/ ppt upon completing Phase II (by 30 September 2025);*

Students who are granted the “Career Development Award” will be required to submit a statement elaborating on how they plan to use the money for personal or career development (by 30 September 2025).*

Requirements for Self-Solicited Internship

Internship Locations

Both local and overseas internships are accepted

Internship Period

A minimum of 4 consecutive weeks (28 calendar days) between June and August 2025

Internship Type

Full-time, face-to-face placement

Remarks

HKMU Dream Builder Scheme

HKMU Dream Builder Scheme 2024/25

Foster self-awareness and understanding of personal strengths, interests, and goals of the participants

Enhance participants' essential employability skills, including communication, problem-solving, personal branding, presentation techniques, and business and social etiquette.

Empower the participants to navigate their career journeys with confidence and successfully transition from academia to the workplace.

Phase I: Feb – Mar 2025

Phase II: Summer 2025

Cantonese & English

Full-time non-final-year undergraduate students from all disciplines in AY24/25

Strive for career excellence with a can-do attitude

Good English proficiency*

Good communication and interpersonal skills

*Non-locals with basic Cantonese listening and speaking skills for communication are welcome.

Students interested in the scheme should complete the online application form and email the following documents to Ms. Koey LEUNG of the Student Affairs Office (SAO) by 16 December 2024:

Personal Statement (500 words in English)

CV

Academic Report with CGPA

Completed Nomination Form (by Schools)*

*Optional. Nominees from their Schools will be given priority to join the programme.

Free

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to the admission group interview. Interview invitation email will be sent by 31 December 2024.

Benefits and Recognitions:

Phase I

Free Personality Assessment

Free Extensive Professional Trainings

One-on-one Career Coaching

Exclusive Mingling and Networking Opportunities with Executive Advisors and HKMU management

Award of Certificate of Completion (Minimum 80% attendance required)

Key Timeline

*Students are required to submit designated assignments upon completing the personality assessment and various professional training sessions;

*Students are required to submit a Reflection Report upon completing Phase I by 30 April 2025.

Phase II

Self-solicited Internship

Key Timeline

*Students are required to submit a Bi-weekly log sheet to report their learning progress; Monthly Zoom meet-ups will be arranged;

*Students are required to submit a final Reflection Report along with photos/ video/ ppt upon completing Phase II (by 30 September 2025);

*Students who are granted the “Career Development Award” will be required to submit a statement elaborating on how they plan to use the money for personal or career development (by 30 September 2025).

Requirements for Self-Solicited Internship

Both local and overseas internships are accepted

A minimum of 4 consecutive weeks (28 calendar days) between June and August 2025

Full-time, face-to-face placement

Students must not have previously interned at the same organisation

Obligations

Please note that the programme details provided above are tentative, and subject to changes.

Contact us

Tel: (+852) 2768 6644

Email: career@hkmu.edu.hk

Students are required to submit a final Reflection Report along with photos/ video/ ppt upon completing Phase II (by 30 September 2025);*

Students who are granted the “Career Development Award” will be required to submit a statement elaborating on how they plan to use the money for personal or career development (by 30 September 2025).*