2026-2027
"The Path of Governance": Youth Training Program

In order to encourage Hong Kong youth to have a better understanding of the historical development of the national government structure and how Hong Kong people can enter the mainland government structure and actively participate in national development, as well as to consider how Hong Kong's advantages can contribute to national development and provide suggestions in this regard, Mytheast Youth Club is organizing "The Path of Governance": Youth Training Program. This program is sponsored by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education.

Programme Recognition:

Participation Certificate: All participating students will receive a certificate bearing the logos of the funding government departments and supporting organisations.
Awards Ceremony & Media Coverage: Winning schools and students are guaranteed invitations to the closing ceremony awards presentation, with media coverage.
Distinguished Presenters: All awards will be presented by government officials, Hong Kong NPC Deputies and CPPCC Members, Legislative Council Members, and prominent figures from politics, business, and academia.
Active Participation School Awards: The 3 secondary schools and 3 primary schools with the highest number of participating students will receive Active Participation School Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards. Schools with 100 or more participating students will receive an Active Participation School Award.
Policy Impact: Outstanding proposals will be forwarded to relevant government departments for reference, giving youth a direct voice in policy-making. Select proposals may even be raised by Hong Kong NPC Deputies at the National People's Congress.

Competition Categories and Formats:

Junior Primary (Individual): Students currently enrolled in Primary 1 to Primary 3 in Hong Kong are eligible to submit entries either via their schools or as individual participants.
Senior Primary (Individual): Students currently enrolled in Primary 4 to Primary 6 in Hong Kong are eligible to submit entries either via their schools or as individual participants.
Junior Secondary (Individual): Students currently enrolled in Secondary 1 to Secondary 3 in Hong Kong are eligible to submit entries either via their schools or as individual participants.
Senior Secondary (Individual): Students currently enrolled in Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 in Hong Kong are eligible to submit entries either via their schools or as individual participants.
Senior Secondary (Team): Students currently enrolled in Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 in Hong Kong are eligible to register via their schools. Participating schools may nominate one team consisting of 4 to 6 students.
Tertiary (Individual): Young individuals aged between 18 and 35 in Hong Kong are eligible to submit entries on their own.
Tertiary (Team): Young individuals aged between 18 and 35 in Hong Kong are eligible to register on their own and participate in teams, with each team consisting of 4 to 6 members.

Key Dates:

1 September 2026 (Tuesday): Competition topics announced
6 November 2026 (Friday): Registration deadline
14 November 2026 (Saturday): National Historical Achievements and Contemporary Government Structure Experiential Learning Day
28 November 2026 (Saturday): Sharing Session with Hong Kong National People's Congress Representatives and Political Consultative Conference Members
12 December 2026 (Saturday): Policy Research Workshop
13 January 2027 (Wednesday): Submission deadline
January 2027 (To be confirmed): Policy Proposal Presentation Day and Closing Ceremony for the Program