Ingrin opens graphic media knowledge centre in Galle

The Ingrin Institute of Printing and Graphics, opened its new Media Knowledge Centre in Galle.

This fully fledged vocational centre, A concept of Southern Province Governor Kingsley T. Wickramaratne manifests his vision and also that of the Ingrin Institute of taking high tech education and training especially to the youth in urban and rural areas.

This will enhance their employability potential in an industry that is reckoned the third largest in the world.

Ingrin offers a number of training programs designed to impart knowledge and skills on par with technological developments in Sri Lanka's printing, packaging and advertising industries.

The main objective of the institute is to improve the general standard of printing and graphics industry in Sri Lanka through provision of qualitative training at affordable prices and to assist those who are interested in pursuing a career in printing, particularly school leavers, by creating awareness and providing necessary training to secure gainful employment in the printing and graphics industry.

The management of the Institute has set a very ambitious vision for the Institute. It has also drawn up plans to improve its existing services and expand as well as diversify into new areas of related services.

To mark the inauguration of the Ingrin Centre in Galle, 200 scholarships were awarded. On completion they will enter the printing and graphics industry as fully trained printing and graphic personnel.

The Media Knowledge Centre in Galle was funded by the Dutch Ministry of Development Cooperation and established in association with the Southern Provincial Council.