CLP : 14/01/2019 Pioneering CLP Power Academy Graduates are Celebrated as they Bring Fresh Talent to Hong Kong’s Power Industry

中華電力有限公司

14 January 2019

CLP Power Hong Kong Limited

Pioneering CLP Power Academy Graduates are Celebrated as they Bring

Fresh Talent toHong Kong's Power Industry

The CLP Power Academy of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited ("CLP Power") today (14

January) celebrated the first batch of students to complete the Professional Diploma in Power Engineering and theCertificate for Junior Electriciansprogrammes, and welcomed a new intake of students for two newly-launched programmes.

Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung officiated at the celebration ceremony at the Tsim Sha Tsui Community Hall. CLP Power Chairman Mr William Mocatta accompanied Vocational Training Council (VTC) Chairman Dr Roy Chung as he presented Certificates of Completion to graduates, witnessed by Mr Matthew Cheung, CLP Holdings Chief Executive Officer Mr Richard Lancaster, CLP Power Vice Chairman Mrs Betty Yuen, CLP Power Managing Director Mr TK Chiang, CLP Power Academy Vice Chancellor Mr Paul Poon and other guests, signifying a step forward for the students who want to pursue careers in power engineering. CLP Independent Non-Executive Directors Mr Vernon Moore, Mr Nicholas Allen, Mrs Fanny Law and Ms May Tan attended the event and congratulated the graduates on their achievements.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Mocatta saidHong Kong's future success depended on its younger generation."CLP Power has a strong commitment to the future of Hong Kong. It has been our endeavour to find ways to engage the younger generation and help them create hope and confidence for their life journey ahead,"he said.

With the support of academic partners and the Government, the CLP Power Academy has established a learning ladder enabling young people to pursue a meaningful career in engineering, regardless of their academic background and experience. Mr Mocatta said CLP Power will continue to focus on innovative technologies and nurture talented young people who can drive the industry forward and create a smarter, greener city for generations to come.

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, congratulated the graduates and stated that the HKSAR government would continue to invest resources in various major infrastructural and public facilities projects, such as housing development, smart city development and the hospital development plans, of which projects related to power engineering accounted for a significant share. Further, reliable electricity is an important cornerstone for supporting and driving the development of smart city and innovation and technology. Hence, the demand for power engineering talent in Hong Kong would certainly surge up. Withthe future development of the "Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area" and the expansion of infrastructure projects in the countries along the Beltand Road, the demand for talents related to electricity supply and construction is bound to increase. He encouraged students to strive to seize opportunities for exchange and study in the Great Bay Area to broaden their horizons, explore more development opportunities and better equip themselves early.

The first batch of CLP Power Academy graduates completed the following programmes:

• •Professional Diploma in Power Engineering-A part-time programme offered by the CLP Power Academy and VTC for secondary school graduates with at least two years'relevant work experience. Graduates will be awarded the qualification of Professional Diploma in Power Engineering at Level Four of the Qualifications Framework by the VTC.

• •Certificate for Junior Electricians-A part-time programme offered by the CLP Power Academy and the VTC. Secondary Three graduates are required to complete this course prior to studying the Diploma in Power Engineering programme.

The new intake of students has joined the following programmes:

• •Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering-A part-time programme offered by the CLP Power Academy and the School of Professional Education and Executive Development of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU SPEED). Graduates will be awarded Level Five of the Qualifications Framework by the PolyU SPEED.

• •Diploma in Power Engineering-A part-time programme offered by the CLP Power Academy and the VTC for Secondary Three or above school leavers, who have oneyear'swork experience in any trade. The programme qualifies graduates for progression to the Professional Diploma in Power Engineering programme.

Appendix:About CLP Power Academy

About CLP Power Hong Kong Limited

CLP Power Hong Kong Limited ("CLP Power") is the Hong Kong utility subsidiary wholly owned by CLP Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia. CLP Power operates a vertically integrated electricity supply business in Hong Kong, and provides a highly reliable supply of electricity and excellent customer services to 6 million people in its supply area.

Photo captions:

Photo 1

Chief Secretary for Administration Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fifth left), Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services Mr Alfred Sit Wing-hang (fifth right), CLP Power Chairman Mr William Mocatta (middle), CLP Holdings Chief Executive Officer Mr Richard Lancaster (fourth left), CLP Power Vice Chairman Mrs Betty Yuen (second left), CLP Power Managing Director Mr TK Chiang (fourth right), CLP Power Academy Vice Chancellor Mr Paul Poon (second right) and guests officiate at the CLPPower Academy's firstcompletion ceremony.

Photo 2

CLP Power Chairman Mr William Mocatta says CLP Power Academy has launched a diverse range of programmes for young people with different academic backgrounds.

Photo 3

Chief Secretary for Administration Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung encourages students to equip themselves and realise their potential, with a view to contribute to the smart city and innovation and technology development in Hong Kong.

Photo 4 and Photo 5

VTC Chairman Dr Roy Chung (left) awards certificates to graduates, accompanied by CLP Power Chairman Mr William Mocatta (right).

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