On the 21st, the Financial Secretary, Chen Maobo, released a blog post stating that an abundant talent supply is crucial for the sustainable development of the society and economy. Vocational training platforms can enable students, employers, potential clients, and the market to better connect and cooperate. As Hong Kong promotes economic transformation and high-quality development, vocational education and training definitely have greater development space. Chen Maobo stated that he recently visited the Chinese Culinary Academy and the International Culinary Academy under the jurisdiction of the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council, and felt the students' strong interest and enthusiasm for culinary art and even their involvement in this industry. He pointed out that Hong Kong is known as the "City of Gastronomy", and the food economy is definitely an opportunity for Hong Kong, which can provide more development opportunities for young people in particular. The Vocational Training Council is the largest vocational education institution in Hong Kong, providing pre employment and in-service training to approximately 200000 students annually, and awarding internationally recognized academic qualifications. In addition to the culinary arts college, there are also diversified theme colleges under its jurisdiction, such as hotel tourism, design, and maritime training. Vocational education and diversified training can help enhance the overall level and learning ability of the workforce, as well as enhance productivity. Chen Maobo said that although technological changes such as artificial intelligence, big data and robot have impacted traditional processes and positions, they have also brought new opportunities. Hong Kong must strengthen the training of local talents, especially pre employment and on-the-job training to enhance interdisciplinary skills, providing more opportunities and assistance for young people who aspire to find new directions and enter new tracks, and also providing more upward mobility options for those who hope to improve their competitiveness and income through learning new skills. Chen Maobo also stated that in multiple past budget proposals, resources have been allocated to enhance and strengthen high-quality vocational education and training, and vocational education and employment support pilot programs have been normalized, allowing students to receive apprenticeship training and receive salaries through the "learning while earning" model. (New News Agency)