HKACED provides designated support for athletes in career transition by helping retired and retiring athletes identify possible alternatives as their next goal through consultation. Subsequent meetings are conducted with athletes and supporting organisations for any necessary reviews and professional guidance.
During the consultation, HKACED use the Career Map as the tool to help athletes analyse their experience and qualifications, hence the possible direction of career development. By gaining a more thorough understanding of themselves through the process of “Career Planning”, athletes are able to establish a sound career plan which best suits them.
HKACED organises Introductory Talk regularly to introduce the services and supports of HKACED to athletes, community and employers, aiming to provide more comprehensive assistances to athletes for their smooth career transformation.
" “Don't be afraid of being late.” I think athletes, with their perseverance and hard work, can re-learn and adapt to areas other than their own training, creating a new page in life.” HKACED's athlete employment and education consulting services provided athletes with diverse training courses, study, employment counseling and opportunities. Cheng Tsz-man Chris had received HKACED’s athlete consulting services to understand his individual needs, discuss the development of academic studies, and assist him to prepare himself for the future.
With the support of HKACED, WONG Wan-yiu was able to re-commence her studies after having joined various of careers and life skills training courses post-HKACED consultation. “Although I have only returned to school and have transitioned into a new career in my late 20s; but it has definitely been an opportunity that could not be missed, as I have always learned to strive for the best as an athlete and to treasure every opportunity given.”
Sinney, first consulted the HKACED in 2014, and had begun to think about retiring from the National Baseball Team. “HKACED had helped me a great deal through its consultation process, I was offered a chance to be part of the HKACED Ambassador Programme; this programme not only gave me the opportunity to learn more about other sports as an Elite Athlete Ambassador, but most importantly I was able to pass on and share my passion of Baseball at the same time.” These programmes have assisted the transition development of Sinney, providing her an opportunity to experience different roles of job duties as an ambassador and she has gained a deeper understanding of herself and her future career direction as well.
