The Kandy District Secretariat has unveiled plans to provide vocational training for 10,000 young individuals in the Kandy district who have completed their education. Kandy District Secretary, Mr. Chandana Thennakoon, announced that this training will be conducted in collaboration with vocational training institutes to facilitate employment opportunities for these youths.
A program was organized at the Kandy District Secretariat to inform the Divisional Secretariat Offices of the Kandy District and representatives of relevant training institutes. During the event, the District Secretary highlighted the aim of providing NVQ level vocational training, recommended by the government, for young people not pursuing higher education after school.
The training initiatives will be conducted by various institutions, including the Small Business Development Division, Ministry of Science and Technology’s Vidatha Media Center, National Craft Council, National Design Center, Agribusiness Development Division, Agricultural Services Department, Export Agriculture Department, Animal Production and Health Department, Rural Development Department, and the Industrial Development Board.
Specifically, the Department of Animal Production and Health will train 1634 youths, while 888 will receive training from the Department of Export Agriculture. Additionally, 917 individuals from the Department of Agricultural Services, 922 from the Agriculture Business Development Division, and 607 from Vidatha Media Centers will undergo vocational training. The Small Business Development Division and the Industrial Development Board will train 641 and 390 people, respectively.
Mr. Thennakoon emphasized that these training programs will not incur additional government expenses and are set to commence soon, aiming to empower the youth in the Kandy district with valuable skills and enhance their employability.
