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Council, the programme has reached over 28,000 upper primary to junior secondary students from underprivileged areas since its launch in 2008, helping them develop good reading habits from an early age. 新閱會今年暑假將“新地齊讀好書“計劃以 全新形式移師網上舉行，並邀請了新界青聯 發展基金會和大埔青年協會為社區伙伴，將 “齊讀好書“的風氣帶進社區，惠及更多青 少年。 今年“新地齊讀好書“計劃於集團的網上閱 讀平台《點讀》開展，活動由往年一連數天 延長至整個暑假。青少年可在《點讀》上觀 賞學生大使及名人分享的喜“閱“短片，更 可從話劇表演及深度游等實體活動體驗閱讀 樂趣。一如以往，集團為參與計劃的 1,500 名 中小學生提供買書津貼，資助他們選購心儀 課外讀物。自 2008 年，集團與聖雅各福群會 及香港貿易發展局攜手推出計劃以來，共有 超過 28,000 名來自基層地區的高小至初中學 生參與，從小培養閱讀好習慣。 SHKP Reading Club presents the Read to Dream programme in a brand-new format for students to enjoy reading fun this summer 新閱會“新地齊讀好書“計劃以全新形式與學生度過喜閱暑假 In the kick-off ceremony for the Read to Dream 2021 programme, writer Yau Yan-ni (left) and travel writer and yoyo pro Yoyo Wing (centre) share with students how to stimulate learning and curiosity through reading 在“新地齊讀好書 2021 “計劃啟動禮上，作家游欣妮 （左）及旅游作家兼搖搖達人張志榮（中）與在場學 生分享如何通過閱讀激發學習興趣與好奇心 The SHKP Reading Club switched its Read to Dream programme to a brand-new online format this summer. With the Federation of New Territories Youth Foundation and Tai Po Youths Association as its new community partners, the programme brought its Read to Dream spirit into the community, reaching more young people than ever. The Read to Dream programme was held on the Group’s Read For More online reading platform for the whole summer holiday this year, much longer than just a few days in previous years. Young people enjoyed the videos of student ambassadors and celebrities sharing their reading joy on Read For More. They also experienced reading fun through physical events, like drama performances and field trips. As in previous years, the Group provided a cash allowance to 1,500 participating primary and secondary students to buy books for extra-curricular reading. Collaborating with St. James’ Settlement and the Hong Kong Trade Development their skills through on-the-job training and rotations. Experienced staff in the Greater Bay Area have volunteered as mentors to help the new staff adapt to the life and work culture in the Greater Bay Area. 集團積極支持政府的“大灣區青年 就業計劃”，已通過計劃錄取共 15 名大學畢業生，集團相信是計劃中 已招聘人數最多的地產發展商，也 是首批展開計劃的雇主之一。 新地“大灣區青年就業計劃”反 應熱烈，收到超過 300 位知名大 學的畢業生申請。經過嚴格甄選 後， 15 位大學應屆畢業生獲得聘 用。他們現正在廣州或中山的辦 事處展開為期 18 個月的實習，參 與部門包括建築部、租務部及項 SHKP Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme helps graduates start their career in the Greater Bay Area 新地“大灣區青年就業計劃”助畢業生在大灣區開展事業 Group Executive Director Adam Kwok (back row, fourth left) encourages the new staff to seize this golden opportunity and start their career in the Greater Bay Area 集團執行董事郭基輝（後排，左四）為新同事打氣，勉勵各人把握良 機，在大灣區好好開展事業 To support the Government’s Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme, the Group recruited 15 university graduates through the scheme. The Group trusts that it is the biggest intern recruitment among property developers under the scheme. The Group was also one of the first employers to kick off the programme. The SHKP Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme received an overwhelming response, with over 300 applications from graduates of renowned universities. The Group hired 15 fresh graduates, following a stringent selection process. They started their 18-month internship in various departments in the Guangzhou or Zhongshan offices, including the Construction Department, the Leasing Department and the Project Management Department. The new staff will strengthen 目管理部等。新同事通過在職培訓及在不同部門作 輪崗實習，得以提升工作技能。駐大灣區的資深同 事更會擔任導師，協助新同事適應大灣區的生活和 職場文化。 23