Sponsor The Foundry to secure complimentary mentorship slots for your employees and raise your corporate brand as a supporter of initiatives dedicated to social mobility in Hong Kong. The programme is a fully managed volunteering programme, from February – May each year, with pre-session mentor training to equip your employees with coaching and leadership skills that could translate back to their roles to benefit their career development.
*We welcome discussions to co-create company-focused “The Foundry” experience to involve larger number of staff volunteers for more in-depth sponsorship and collaboration opportunities (such as “The Foundry Company Visits” below)
Requirements & Benefits:
(Multiple tiers available to cater to your needs)
TierInsiderSupporterAdvocateChampionGuaranteed mentorship slots0124Employee CSR engagementN/A40 volunteering hours80 volunteering hours160 volunteering hoursBrand recognitionSpecial mentions in related event social media postsLogo placement on promotional materials and D2S official websiteSame as previous tierSame as previous tierVIP seating at Sharing Day2244Keynote slot at Sharing DayN/AN/AOpportunity for a representative to be the keynote speaker at Sharing DayOpportunity for a representative to be the keynote speaker at Sharing DayComplimentary package for Company Visit (please refer to section 2 for details)N/AN/AN/AOpportunity to host and connect with the next generation of talent at an exclusive visit to your company, while showcasing your brand and your innovative workSponsorshipContact UsContact UsContact UsContact UsHost a half-day company visit for The Foundry students to experience workplace culture and interact with professionals. A unique chance to open your doors and directly speak with the young minds to gain invaluable insights from the next generation of talents.
What you will get:
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Pre-session employee training: 60-mins skills sharing prior to the session with involved staff will be provided to prepare them for the experience (up to 6 staff members)
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Employee CSR engagement: 3~4 volunteering hours registered per involved staff
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Brand visibility: Recognition as our valued partner in related social media posts
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Turnkey program management: A pre-built structured company visit programme with targeted content prepared by D2S
Requirements:
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2-4 hours with a few staff members to lead and facilitate the session
Example activities:
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Career prep workshop (e.g., CV clinic, Mock interviews)
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Industry deep dive (e.g., ‘A day in [Your field]’ with real project examples)
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Story sharing session (e.g., Employees share their unique career journeys)
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Role-play simulation lab (Immersive workshops where students practice essential career skills through realistic scenarios guided by your professionals such as customer service, crisis management)
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Support student teams at the “Sharing Day” and gain a unique opportunity to direct an innovation theme, inspiring student teams to develop fresh, creative solutions for your most pressing business challenges. ( “Sharing Day” is the Culmination of the 10-week learning journey of the Foundry, where students showcase their business ideas and demonstrate the skills acquired in the form of a business case competition )
What you will get:
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Direct access to innovation tailored to your business: All student teams presenting on your sponsored Sharing Day will develop their business ideas based on the theme defined by you, delivering fresh perspectives and potential new approaches to your business needs
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Employee volunteer slots: Secure two reserved mentor slots at “The Foundry” for your employees. Each mentor receives 40+ volunteering hours and comprehensive pre-programme training to enhance their coaching and leadership skills
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Prominent brand recognition: Secure naming rights for the Sharing Day with your Logo featured on event banners, programme brochures and our social media posts
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Unique networking opportunity: Unique occasion to connect with a curated community of mentors, judges, and fellow corporate sponsors
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Complimentary Company Visit package: Gain an opportunity to host a Company Visit to engage with new generation of talents, with training provided to equip involved with essential skills to facilitate the session effectively
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Extend the impact of “The Foundry” by sponsoring a structured, 2-week summer internship camp for our student alumni. The internship camp provides students with invaluable real-world experience while giving your company direct access to a pool of motivated young talents
What you will get:
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Direct pipeline to future talent: Gain early access to a pre-vetted cohort of motivated young talents
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Meaningful brand engagement: Increase your brand exposure to the new generation and position your organization as an active contributor to Hong Kong’s social mobility
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Complimentary Company Visit package: Gain an opportunity to host a Company Visit to engage with new generation of talents, with pre-training provided to equip involved with essential skills to facilitate the session effectively
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Collaborate with D2S to design and host a 0.5–3 day themed hackathon (customizable to individual company) where you can define a topic or problem statement critical to your industry. This offers a high-impact, short-term volunteering opportunity for your employees while provides a unique opportunity to engage with young talents and gain innovative and tangible perspectives on your business challenges
What you will get:
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Broader CSR engagement: 20-30 volunteering hours per involved staff with an intensive format, allowing employees who are unable to commit to 10 weeks of The Foundry programme to participate
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Direct access to innovation with fresh perspectives: All student teams will focus their innovations on a defined business problem within your sector
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Enhanced employer branding: Elevate your corporate profile by naming the Hackathon, position your company as a forward-thinking industry leader driving Hong Kong’s social mobility
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Ecosystem and operational support from D2S: we will provide end-to-end management including but not limited to connecting with schools, mentors, volunteers, designing a structured programme tailored to your objectives, handling essential logistics support
Requirements:
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Sponsorship for full event costs (inclusive of venue and prizes)
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2-3 full days from employees as student mentor or part of the judge panel
Hackathon topic examples:
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F&B: “Future of Dining Challenge”
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Tech firm: “AI for Education”
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Bank: “Financial literacy Apps for teens”
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We welcome discussions to co-create company-focused Foundry-like experiences to involve larger number of staff volunteers for more in-depth sponsorship and collaboration opportunities. In addition, you are welcome to support us with a Development Grant that will fuel these critical areas:
What you will get:
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Foundry & D2S:Mentors Continuous Development: Continue to launch Foundry annually as D2S flagship programme with 18 participating teams; Expand and deepen Mentors community
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Partner Development (D2S: Hub): Formalize (student) Alumni network; Expand partner connections with employers and service / content providers
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D2S Infrastructure Scale Up: Establish and build sustainable capability in fundraising, programme management, marketing and executive leadership
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Become a D2S:Mentor
D2S:Mentors 是一群以「同行夥伴」身份參與的義工，陪伴並引導青年完成由校園走向職場的重要過渡。除了在 Foundry（老細體驗坊）中擔當關鍵角色外，導師亦是 Dream2Story 受惠青年重要的支援力量，在他們人生與職涯起步的關鍵階段，與他們並肩前行。
What you will get:
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Briefing and session walkthrough
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Professional mentor training: develop soft skills and increase student mental health awareness, enhancing preparedness for student interactions
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Sharing by past teachers and D2S:mentors: They will be provided after office hours ahead of onsite school programme to ensure mentors feel confident about facilitating students through the business planning process.
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Unique Mentor Community: foster experience sharing and mutual support
Requirements:
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Time commitment: a few hours per week over a 3-month period (in terms of Foundry)
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Personal commitment: to mentees’ success
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Learning commitment: to understand and deliver the relevant D2S programme as intended
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Commitment to follow D2S:Mentor Code of Conduct