HKUST stands united, and we want all our alumni to give their support! An overwhelming response has been received since the HKUST United program was launched in 2020 to support our students and new graduates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Particpants are given the opportunities to leverage on our extensive alumni network through career and startup advice, job opportunities and other support, which are offered by enthusiastic alumni worldwide.
The program has a new online platform for HKUST community members at (https://hkustunited.com) to engage, find mentors, connect with like-minded individuals, post events and job opportunities, as well as promote businesses and services offered by HKUST entrepreneurs. The HKUST United community is now 350 members strong and still growing!
A new era: the Co-op Program
Students are more aspiring than ever, and more alumni are reaching out to recruit HKUST talent. The Co-op program was launched to meet these growing needs. In 2020, a Co-op program in partnership with the School of Humanities and Social Science (SHSS) was launched for undergraduate students. It is the first credit-bearing program at HKUST that offers exclusive pre-employment training hosted by seasoned alumni professionals; one-on-one mock interviews conducted by alumni in senior management positions; 6-month paid internship opportunities with our partner employers; and guidance from alumni mentors in the fields that Co-op students are interested in.
A Student's opinion:
Year 4, BSc Global China Studies
The Co-op Program has sharpened my skills in internship hunting. Students have an alumnus assigned to them as mentor. I’m delighted that I am given the opportunity to intern at Lidl Asia!
Opportunities for employers to hire!
Do you want to hire the best? Look no further than here! The HKUST Alumni Job Board is regularly updated with a diverse range of job and internship opportunities for HKUST students and graduates. Please email your job ad to alumni@ust.hk
