Enhance the Training Support to the Construction Industry 

With the support of the Development Bureau, the Construction Industry Council (CIC) allocated resources in October 2025 and collaborated with construction associations, contractors, and subcontractors to launch enhancement measures to assist construction workers facing unemployment or underemployment.

Subsequently, in December 2025, the CIC launched the support measures for workers affected by external wall repair works. These measures will conclude on 13 March 2026, and applications will cease from 14 March onwards. Workers may still apply, as needed, for the training programme designed to support those facing unemployment or underemployment (i.e. the measures launched in October 2025). The Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC) will continue to support workers in enhancing their skills and acquiring new skills across various trades through a wide range of training schemes and programmes. It aims to improve employment opportunities for workers while aligning with industry development and manpower needs.

1. Construction Industry Recruitment Day
2. Collaboration Scheme “Multi-Skilled” Training Courses
3. Collaboration Scheme “Skill Enhancement” Courses
4. Hong Kong Institute of Construction - “Skills Enhancement” Programmes

1. Construction Industry Recruitment Day

Date: 18 May 2026 (Monday)
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
Venue: CIC Service Centre (Kowloon Bay), 44 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon

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

4. Hong Kong Institute of Construction - “Skills Enhancement” Programmes

The Hong Kong Institute of Construction has launched the "Skills Enhancement" programme and introduced increased bonus incentives, along with improved disbursement arrangements, to provide support for unemployed and underemployed construction workers.