Enhance the Training Support to the Construction Industry 

With the support of the Development Bureau, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) has recently allocated resources and collaborated with construction associations, contractors and subcontractors to launch enhancement measures to assist construction workers facing unemployment or underemployment.

In view of the suspension of repair work on external walls of buildings, after joint deliberation by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Development Bureau, the CIC will expand the quota of the current Multi-skilled/Skill Enhancement courses, which are tuition-free and with subsidies, and reserve 5 000 training places for affected workers (trades including plumbing, window framing, painting and decoration, plastering, and bamboo scaffolding). The measure will not only help them upgrade their skills, but also alleviate the impact of the work suspension on them. Depending on the specific trade course and training hours, workers who complete the training and obtain qualifications can receive a maximum subsidy of $14,000 to $19,000. Applications for the programme will open on December 8.

1. Construction Industry Recruitment Day
2. Collaboration Scheme“Multi-Skilled” Training Courses
3. Collaboration Scheme“Skill Enhancement” Courses

1. Construction Industry Recruitment Day Details

Data : 22^nd January, 2026 (Thursday)

Time : 09:30 am - 5:00 pm

Venue : CIC Service Centres (Address : 44 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay)

2. Collaboration Scheme"Multi-Skilled" Training Courses

Registered semi-skilled or skilled workers who wish to obtain certification in an additional trade may do so through the “Multi-skilled" Training Scheme. This initiative enables them to acquire an additional craft and broaden their career options, particularly the trades that are currently in high market demand.

The admission requirement for the scheme will be enhanced from “one year of relevant industry experience” to “one year of construction industry experience.” HKIC will fully subsidize the tuition fees and increase the graduation allowance, thereby encouraging more workers who are motivated to upgrade their skills to participate in the training.

3. Collaboration Scheme“Skills Enhancement” Courses

General workers or those holding semi-skilled worker qualifications may enrol in the “Skill Enhancement” courses to equip themselves and improve their skills. Semi-skilled workers may also take these courses to upgrade to skilled worker, thereby enhancing their future employment opportunities.

The “Skill Enhancement” courses will also enhanced the subsidy and disbursement arrangements. 

Training Bodies Hotline :

For details of the courses offered by training bodies, please refer to the above course links.

For enquiries: 5288 4335 (WhatsApp) - Collaboration Scheme