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LEE Kwai-ling participated in the CDF project operated by the Tung Wah Group of Hospital in Sha Tin when she was 15. With an aspiration to join the accounting profession, she was matched with a mentor who was a practising accountant. Kwai-ling has completed Form 6 study and she is now a student of the Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Financial Analysis Programme in the Hang Seng Management College.

The three-year project has not only taught me about Targeted Savings but also helped me expand my social networks. I am getting closer to my goal. As the name of the project suggests, my dream is not far away.

I dream to be an accountant but had no idea of where to start with. Through the CDF project, I drew up my Personal Development Plan and now have a better idea of the ways to join the accounting profession and the nature of accounting work. I am greatly indebted to Kanny, my mentor who is an accountant by profession. I learnt from her that an accountant is required to meet clients abroad, and promotion opportunities are limited and they are available only to those who are willing to put in extra effort and time. None of these is taught at school. Kanny's advice has given me a clearer picture of my career development so that I can prepare for it.

Through experience sharing, my peers and the seniors have helped me realise that I can still live my dream regardless of the conditions and availability of resources. Visits to job places gave me a better idea of the operation of various professions, while taking part in activities such as public speaking, fund raising and event MC also increased my exposure to different people and ideas.

I would like to thank all social workers, mentors and fellow mentees. I would not be where I am today without their support.