Hong Kong International Enterprise Fair - A Careers Fair with a French Touch

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[evdate 1998-11-30] For immediate release 24 November 1998

Hong Kong International Enterprise Fair A Careers Fair with a French Touch

Organized by the Engineering Institutes of Paris Group (GEIP) and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and with support from the French Consulate General in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong-France International University ty-Enterprise Fair will be held at HKUST from 30 November to 1 December. Students of all universities in Hong Kong are invited to attend the fair.

The GEIP (Groupe des Ecoles d'Ingenieurs de Paris), a group composed of nine top French engineering institutes, will send a delegation to the Fair. Many major French companies representing most business sectors from banking, industrial and mechanical engineering, telecommunications, car manufacturers, and airlines to cosmetics and perfumes will have stands at the Fair to showcase both their activities and their needs in terms of human resources.

The purpose of the Fair is to strengthen collaboration between major French technology institutes and multi-nationals and Hong Kong universities, to enhance cooperation in training and research, and to present companies and career opportunities to dynamic, multilingual and internationally-oriented graduates, says Mr Anthony Chaumuzeau, scientific attache at the French Consulate General.

Coordinator of the Fair and head of Chemical Engineering at HKUST, Professor Po Lock Yue, expressed the hope that this event will be a good catalyst for our graduates venturing into France and other countries in Europe to further their studies and career, and for French companies seeking well-trained Hong Kong staff to assist with their China operations.

Mr Jerome Pasquier, Consul General of France in Hong Kong, Prof Chia-Wei Woo, HKUST President, and Prof Jacques Levy, a member of the GEIP board of directors, will officiate at the opening ceremony which will take place at 9:30 am on Monday 30 November at the HKUST Council Chamber, 7/F (Lifts 13-15). The subsequent meetings on studying and working in France are open to the public.

Details of the fair are as follows:

Event:Hong Kong International Enterprise Fair Date:30 November to 1 December 1998 Opening Ceremony:9:30am, 30 Nov 1998 (Monday) Council Chamber 7/F (Lifts 13-15) Meeting 1:Studying in France 12:30-1:30 pm, 30 Nov 1998, Lecture Theatre E Meeting 2:Working in France 12:30-1:30 pm, 1 Dec 1998, Lecture Theatre E Venue:Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Clear Water Bay, Kowloon

Note to Editors: You are invited to be represented. Please direct inquiries to Mr King Cheng of the Public Affairs Office at 2358-6305, or email pamedia@ust.hk.