Kilinochchi to get Rs 85 m vocational training centre

Harshini PERERA

The younger generation in Sri Lanka should be educated for the country to have a better future, said Vocational Training Authority Chairman, Admiral Daya Sandagiri.

He was speaking at the launch of the project website “Light to life”. The project was initiated by Rotary International District 3320, JWT and the Vocational Training Authority to set up a full-fledged Vocational Training Centre in Kilinochchi.

He said that the participation of the younger generation is essential to develop Sri Lanka and they should be guided for a better future to accelerate development in war-torn areas. The Vocational training centre in Kilinochchi will enable people in the Kilinochchi district to obtain vocational qualifications. The project is expected to be launched in two years in Kilinochchi with an investment of Rs. 85 million.

The courses conducted at the Vocational Training Institute, Kilinochchi will be job oriented. In addition career guidance, counselling and propagation of IT skills for the rural community will be promoted through this institute. Hence, the young people affected by the war will be integrated in to the workforce of the country. Twelve courses including, Carpentry, Computer Application and other courses related to new technology will be provided. In addition a special English language course will be conducted for skills development, said CEO, JWT, Thayalan Bartlett.

He said that the sponsors will facilitate the construction of the building, equipment and support English education.