Students celebrate The Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Program 2023

The Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Program 2023 Recognition Ceremony was held on 24 October 2023 to celebrate the interns' meaningful experiences and recognise their contributions in supporting their affiliated non-profit organisations. There were 20 students from the College of Business joining the 2023 Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Program, using their expertise to serve the community. CB acknowledges students’ efforts and the valuable learning opportunity offered by the Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Program. Among all the participating university students, two CB students were recognised for their outstanding contributions with "Awards for Excellence."

Karen To, BBA student majoring in Business Analysis, interned at South Kwai Chung Social Service Cheers. During her internship, Karen organised community activities focused on children and the elderly, raising awareness about the organisation. In her proposal for speech therapy services, Karen highlighted the importance of establishing sustainable operational models for institutions, ensuring their long-term viability. Karen said:

“I am grateful for the internship at Cheers. I have a deeper understanding of the challenges communities face. I am confident that the lessons and experiences from this internship will guide my future endeavours, as I continue to work towards creating an equitable and inclusive society and learn how to apply my business knowledge in NGOs.”

Ma Pui Man, BBA student majoring in Business Operations Management, interned at ELCHK Essence Hub. Through her internship, she gained valuable insights into the value of social enterprises and their impact on society. She emphasized the significance of leveraging business knowledge to support NGOs and encourage corporate social responsibility among companies.

The Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Program (CIP) is a summer internship programme founded in 2010 which reaches across Hong Kong. In 2023, 69 students from nine universities were placed in 39 NGOs and social enterprises for community internship. CIP is an invaluable opportunity for students to contribute their knowledge, creativity and expertise to non-profit organisations and prepare themselves to become professionals with a better understanding of the community and Corporate Social Responsibility.