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HK vocational school grads largely spared AI job impact, chairman says

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The new chairman of Hong Kong's largest vocational training institution, the Vocational Training Council (VTC), stated that its graduates are largely unaffected by the negative impacts of AI on the job market. Jeffrey Lam indicated that 90% of VTC graduates secure employment, with plans to review and adapt courses to align with emerging job opportunities, particularly those related to AI. He also suggested that AI will create more internship opportunities and will not entirely replace human workers. AI

IMPACT Discusses how AI is impacting the job market and the role of vocational training in preparing students for AI-driven industries.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the impact of AI on employment and education, quoting an executive from a vocational training institution.

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HK vocational school grads largely spared AI job impact, chairman says

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vivian Au ·

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