Introduction
Retired Para Athletes Transformation Programme (RPATP) aims to assist retired Para athletes with integrating into the workforce and pursuing a 'second career' after their athletic career. The programme not only provides job opportunities, on-the-job training, and subsidies for continuing education for retired Para athletes, helping them lay the foundation for a long-term career and enhance their qualifications and skills, but also encourages and supports the employment of retired Para athletes in special schools, aided primary and secondary schools and sports organizations, promoting sports development and nurturing talents.
RPATP includes two parts:
1. School Sports Promotion Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Assist with school clerical work, support daily school operations, and assist in planning and implementing campus sports activities to enhance the promotion of campus sports culture
2. Sports Administrator in Sports Organisations
Assist in sports promotion and nurture potential sports administrative talents
Objective
- Pair Para athletes up with schools and sports organizations with a total engagement period of up to 6 years and salaries and MPF contributions fully funded by PACEP
- Provide on-the-job training and education subsidies for the employed athletes to enhance their job-specific knowledge and general skills
- Promote sports development in schools and sports organizations and nurture talents
Eligibility
Athletes
Retired Para athletes- Have retired for no more than 6 years by the time of applying for RPATP *^
- Have received at least 2 years of training as a member of Hong Kong team * or have been a full-time professional athlete for at least 2 years *^; and
- Have represented Hong Kong at international sporting events at least once, including National Games for Persons with Disabilities or championships *^
*Verification by respective NSAs is required
^For athletes who do not meet the above requirements, the PACEP committee may take into consideration on a case-by-case basis.
Schools
Special schools or aided primary schools
**Matching quota depends on the number of retire Para athletes participating RPATP and resources available
Sports Organizations
- NSAs under the Sports Subvention Scheme of Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD)
- China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee
- Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association
- Hong Kong Sports Institute
Related companies of the above organizations
** Matching quota depends on the number of retire Para athletes participating RPATP and resources available
Key Features
The basic subsidy period of each participant is 4 years. Upon completion of the basic subsidy period, if the participant demonstrates good performance and receives recommendations from his/her employer and the PACEP Secretariat, the subsidy period can be extended by up to 2 years, amounting to a maximum of 6 years in total.
Job Matching
The secretariat will match participants with participating schools and sports organizations. The salaries of the participants will be determined based on their educational backgrounds, duration of training and relevant work experience, and will be fully funded by PACEP.
Continuing Education Subsidies
The Programme provides participants with subsidies for continuing education to enhance their qualifications and increase their competitiveness in the workplace, including:
1) Subsidy for Post-secondary Courses:
Participants can apply for the subsidy for one post-secondary course relevant to their job position. The course should be no less than six months in duration and the subsidy amount will be 80% of the tuition fee (up to HK$40,000) and will be provided on a reimbursement basis.
2) Subsidy for Short-term Courses:
Participants can apply for one short-term course relevant to their job position per academic year. The subsidy amount will be 80% of the tuition fee (up to HK$2,000) and will be provided on a reimbursement basis.
On-the-job Training
The Programme provides participants with on-the-job training twice a year to enhance their job-related skills.
Application Procedures
Applications are open all year round. Interested participants, schools, and sports organizations are required to complete the RPATP application form. Please read “Handbook” carefully before submitting the application.
