HKYWCA Florence Foster Jenkins Charity Premiere was held successfully on Aug 5, raising funds for the Association’s Career Development and Life Adventure Planning Services. We are honoured to have Dr. Ko Wing-man, BBS, JP, Secretary for Food and Health to be the officiating guest.
Dr. Ko mentioned in his speech that HKYWCA’s work helps to unveil youth’s potentials and admired the opening performances by the youngsters. Acknowledging that everyone faces different obstacles and limitations, he believed that everyone has one’s own talent too. Therefore, he urged the youngsters on to hold fast to their dream and achieve their ambition.
The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, an American amateur soprano in the early 19th century, was a perfect illustration of how persistent one has to be in order to succeed. “Many youngsters are in despair over their social immobility, and hence become apathetic about their future,” said Mrs. Patricia Ling MH, JP, HKYWCA’s President. To address the issue, the Association has introduced Career Development and Life Adventure Planning Services to assist youngsters to better plan their future by exploring their abilities, interests and values.
Y Plus+ Talent Development Centre, which will be situated in the rehabilitated Kowloon Centre, will provide diversified services on career development, for example, tailor-made on-site school-based professional support, individual consultation, vocational trainings, etc. It is believed that the services can help young people to prepare themselves for employment and enhance their competency. On the other hand, Y Plus+ will act as a platform to promote a friendly working environment for the youth and to nurture local talents.
Despite the lack of rhythm, pitch and tone, Florence Foster Jenkins’ persistence made her a famous star of her times. Her story encourages us not to give up until our dream is realized. HKYWCA anticipates the participation from different sectors, to provide our future leaders a world full of opportunities. To know more about HKYWCA’s Career Development and Life Adventure Planning Services, please contact us at 2559 6310.