Strengthening Community Ties with Project WeCan Partnership
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HONG KONG, [17 June 2024] — Star Anise Legal, an independent legal and compliance recruitment firm in Hong Kong, capped off a second successive year of collaboration with the charitable initiative Project WeCan. This partnership underscores Star Anise Legal’s commitment to social responsibility and its dedication to fostering the next generation of professionals.
Through this alliance, Star Anise Legal delivered the “Star Anise x Lee Heng Kwei English Buddy Programme & Job Interview Workshop,” an innovative program designed to enhance the English proficiency and job readiness of secondary school students. The program aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical career skills, empowering students to navigate the competitive job market with confidence. Since 2022, Star Anise has partnered with the Hong Kong Teachers’ Association Lee Heng Kwei Secondary School in Taipo, New Territories, a government aided band 3 secondary school.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Project WeCan,” said Chris Tang, Co-Managing Director of Star Anise Legal. “Our involvement in the English Buddy Programme and Job Interview Workshop is more than just a corporate initiative; it’s a reflection of our core values and our belief in the transformative power of education.” In addition to Mr. Tang, Star Anise Consultant, Allan Campbell (pictured below) also delivered courses and workshops to students throughout the year.
For more information about Star Anise Legal and its community initiatives, please visit Star Anise Legal.
Photos courtesy of Project WeCan.
About Star Anise Legal
Star Anise Legal is a leading independent legal and compliance recruitment consultancy based in Hong Kong. With a focus on providing bespoke recruitment solutions, Star Anise Legal has established itself as a trusted partner for law firms, financial services, and commercial sectors. The company is part of the Star Anise Group that includes an Alternative Legal Services Provider, Yuzu Limited (www.yuzu.com.hk), and a training and leadership facilitator, SALT (www.salt.com.hk).
Public Appeal
The Star Anise Group would like to send out an appeal to professionals, as well as university students and graduates living in Hong Kong who would like to join us in volunteering with English tutoring and careers mentoring and coaching, including communication workshops, CV writing, interview practice, and goal setting, to our designated public-funded school, the Teachers Association Lee Heng Kwei Secondary School in Taipo, New Territories, just a five minute walk from Taipo Market MTR station. Or you could consider making a personal or corporate financial or equipment donation (including good quality, high-end second hand computers, accessories, other equipment and furniture). If so, please contact us on enquiry@staranise.com.hk.
About Project WeCan
Project WeCan is a multi-faceted youth empowerment project initiated by Wheelock & Company Limited. Now in its eleventh year of supporting the local community, it provides opportunities and resources for students from socially underprivileged communities to develop their potential, aiming to create a brighter future for the youth of Hong Kong. For further information, visit: http://www.projectwecan.org/
Contact Information:
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