About HKCSS Institute 

The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (the Council), together with its over 400 Agency Members, not only promote the social welfare service development in Hong Kong, but also strive for building a welfare sector that is highly accountable, efficient, effective and responsive to social needs so as to uphold the long-term sustainable development of society and the well-being of our citizen. In today's dynamic and competitive environment, one of the key factors to bring our mission to life is continuous development and updating through lifelong learning.

In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Council in 2007, the HKCSS Institute (HKCSSI) is established bearing the mission of Enhancing Professionalism, Promoting Competencies. HKCSSI promotes life-long learning in the Sector through trainings, seminars, symposiums, scholarships and recognition scheme with an aim to foster the growth and development of NGO practitioners' and the Council's Agency Members.

 

Vision

HKCSSI aspires to be a leading and sustainable professional development platform for the social service sector.

Mission

To provide quality learning programs and resources to facilitate professional knowledge building in order to develop and maintain a vibrant, diversified, proactive and sustainable social service sector.

Message from Chief Executive

 

Honorary Advisors

The HKCSS Institute demonstrates the NGOs' commitment to become a vibrant and creative sector. NGOs are foundation of a Caring and Just society. An effective, efficient and competent social service sector would surely contribute to a cohesive, just and sustainable society. In working with professional bodies, academic institutions and social service organizations, the HKCSS Institute play a key role in knowledge management and resource accumulation for the NGO sector.

List of Honorary Advisors

 

Services of HKCSS Institute

Certificate Courses   Certificate courses are provided in partnership with academic institutions and professional organizations to meet the strategic needs of the NGO sector. The curriculum, which integrates cross-professional knowledge and practical wisdom of NGOs, will be evidence base. There are also development of cases studies, practical tools and learning kits.
     
Seminars & Symposiums   Seminars and symposiums will focus on sharing of experience and wisdoms among service supervisors, managers, senior executives, and board of directors. Experts and CEOs of public and business sectors will also be invite to share their experience and insights.
     
Professional Enhancement Courses   Professional enhancement courses will be provided in collaboration with social service organizations in promoting sharing of good practices. The courses target to help front line to mid level staff to enhance professional competence and reflect on their practical experience.
     
Intensive Courses & Short Courses   Intensive coures and short courses wil be provided for NGO practitioners to enrich their creativity, vision and personal competence.
     
Customised In-house Training Courses   The Institute will provide customised management training programmes upon request from NGOs. The purpose is to enable individual to have tailor-made workshop to meet specific needs and requirements. The service includes course design and arrangement of trainers.

 

Cross-Sectoral Partnership & Support

The Institute promotes and facilitates cross-sectoral professional knowledge building by partnership and collaboration with tertiary institutions, professional bodies, business organizations and social service organisations to support the offering of training courses, seminars, incentive schemes, etc for the development of the social welfare sector.

Staff

Ms Lois Lam (Head) [email protected]
Mrs Catherine Chow (Consultant) [email protected]
Ms Ankie Chang (Manager) [email protected]
Ms Kim Ma(Officer) [email protected]
Ms Winnie Cheng [email protected]
Ms Siu Hei Man [email protected]
Mr Leung Kin Shing [email protected]
Mr Ryo Tsang [email protected]
Mr Lai Kam Tong  

Enquiry: HKCSS Institute

Tel : 2876 2470 / 2876 2454

Fax : 2876 2485