Bamboo Generations

prototype, job training and opportunities, elderly, Impact Incubator

Providing training and job opportunities as trainers of bamboo scaffolding workshops to retired young-old

  

 

The venture targets to train and hire retired young-old as trainers of bamboo scaffolding workshops.

The young-old will receive a three-month (around 130 hours) training cum practicum on bamboo scaffolding, coaching and intergenerational communication skills. Then, they will help promote the project to the community and potential clients like corporates and schools.

Name of Organisation

Impact Partners HK Limited

Approved Funding Amount

HK$300,000

Funding Period (Status)

1.5 years (Active)

Expected Impact

  • Train and hire 32 retired young-old as trainers
  • Conduct a total of 42 fee-charging bamboo scaffolding workshops for clients

Milestones/Progress

As at July 2022:

  • Recruited and trained 32 young-olds; 28 of them have started practicum
  • Collaborated with 2 schools and 3 corporates/organisations to organise 7 bamboo scaffolding workshops
  • Delivered 3 times of training service/ family activities to other training organisations

Website

www.bamboogen.hk

 
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