For youth in the East:

USAID to hold career day

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) will hold a Career Day in Trincomalee to provide job-oriented training and internship opportunities for youth in the Eastern Province. The Career Day named "Connect to your future", will be held on November 12, at the Hindu Cultural Hall, Trincomalee. Youth from all communities can register and attend the event.

More than 20 leading private sector companies from the hotel, supermarket, information and communication technology (ICT), boat building and construction industries will participate. The Career Day is expected to generate more than 400 job-oriented training and internship opportunities for young men and women.

Participating private sector companies will select suitable candidates based on knowledge, skills and attitude for relevant training and internships. Shortly after the event, successful candidates will be notified of their selection. The USAID through its project named Connecting Regional Economies (USAID/CORE), is focusing on improving livelihoods and business opportunities in the East. This project supports training opportunities to prepare young people for good job opportunities. Interested participants from all communities are encouraged to register in advance. Registration forms can be obtained at the USAID/CORE office in Trincomalee.