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University Extensions 133 Part 3 an invaluable opportunity for final-year secondary school students to prepare their upcoming undergraduate studies. Every year, the Institute brings together over 300 enthusiastic learners fromHong Kong and around the world to explore different academic disciplines in short modules taught by outstanding CUHK academics, and experience university and residential life through activities led by CUHK students. For information and enquires of the SI: ' (852) 3943 1826 * si@cuhk.edu.hk 8 www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk School of Continuing and Professional Studies Director: Dr. Ella Chan ' 2209 0299/0290 7 2603 6565; 2739 2797 * scs@cuhk.edu.hk 8 cuscs.hk The School of Continuing and Professional Studies (CUSCS) is endowed with the mission to help learners, including young adults, working adults and the ageing learners, advance their learning, career and life goals. The University Senate endorsed in March 2017 the School Development Plan 2016–2020 which initiated a new phase of development for CUSCS to be a global leader in university continuing education by enriching lives and transforming lifelong learning by keeping pace with learners’ needs; seeking input from stakeholders to keep up with the changing learning demands and staying passionate to innovative leadership. CUSCS offers full-time award-bearing diploma and higher diploma programmes for young adults, and an extensive range of short courses and award-bearing programmes for working adults and lifelong learners through a flexible mode of delivery. In May 2014, CUSCS introduced and owned the exclusive training right of the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), Hong Kong Programme. Certified by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), the GCDF Programme is the first career development specialist training programme in Hong Kong that leads to globally recognized certification. In 2016–17, CUSCS offered 82 award-bearing programmes and a wide variety of general courses, online and distance learning courses, and corporate training courses, marking a total student enrolment of more than 22,000. The range of award-bearing programmes covers full time Higher Diploma Programmes, Diploma Programme in Foundation Studies and Top- up undergraduate degree programmes offered in collaboration with overseas universities, and part-time diploma or certificate programmes. Tailored made corporate training courses in different subject areas are offered to private companies, government departments, non-government organizations, schools and universities in Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau.