AS Watson empowers HKUST students with internships opportunities

AS Watson has partnered with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) for the first time and pumped HK$1m to establish a scholarship programme, encouraging students to develop their talents and become future leaders. 

This new scholarship programme, created through the partnership between AS Watson Group and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, represents their shared commitment to empowering young people, according to Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson Group.

Yang Wang, vice president for institutional advancement of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology expressed his gratitude to AS Watson Group for the support, “The University is committed to supporting students’ growth by creating an environment that empowers and encourages our students to unleash their full potential. We are pleased to work together with AS Watson Group, a company that is passionate about students’ holistic development. We look forward to building and developing a diverse and vibrant student population of varied excellence.”

The collaboration will cover a variety of opportunities for students, including internships for students from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Students will be offered two to three months of work experience across different departments within the company.

This not only helps them deepen their understanding of the retail operations, but also enables them to put their academic knowledge into practice and broaden their professional horizons.

During the internship, students have the opportunity to participate in AS Watson Group’s business projects in Hong Kong and overseas. This allows them to explore their interests, develop their strengths, and hone their problem-solving and collaboration skills, which can enhance students' competitiveness in the future workplace.

In addition, AS Watson Group also provides career planning mentors to inspire students to plan and prepare for their own career development.

Moving forward, AS Watson Group is committed to providing 200,000 job opportunities and five million hours of training for young people globally by 2030, according to Ngai.

"The collaboration aims to provide students with more hands-on experience, enabling them to apply classroom knowledge and theories to the ever-changing business environment and gain valuable work experience. The Group sets O+O (Offline plus Online) as the new retail standard. This brings diversified online and offline (O+O) learning opportunities to students of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, nurturing them into future retail leaders," she added.

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