Work Orientation and Placement Scheme (WOPS)


Presenter:	Have you ever heard the Selective Placement Division (SPD) of the Labour Department?
Presenter:	To promote the open employment of persons with disabilities, SPD Administers the "Work Orientation and Placement Scheme" ("WOPS"), which servers to encourage employers to offer job vacancies, training and support to persons with disabilities through the provision of incentive.
Presenter:	An eligible participating employer will be granted an allowance with a maximum amount of $60,000 per person with disabilities having employment difficulties.
Presenter:	The aforesaid employer should appoint an experienced staff as the mentor of the employee with disabilities to coach him / her on relevant job skills as well as to assist him / her to adapt to the new job environment.
Presenter:	To enhance the employment opportunities for job seekers with disabilities, the employment consultants of SPD will advise them to take part in a short-term pre-employment training program.
Presenter:	If an employer is interested in recruiting job seekers with disabilities through participating in WOPS, please contact the regional offices of SPD.
Super:	Regional Offices of the Selective Placement Division Hong Kong Office Tel: 2852 4801 Fax: 2541 5290 Kowloon Office Tel: 2755 4835 Fax: 2796 0369 New Territories Office Tel: 2755 4835 Fax: 2796 0369 Email:spd-admin@labour.gov.hk Interactive Selective Placement Service Website http://www.jobs.gov.hk/isps