President Ranil Wickremesinghe has outlined a transformative vision to revamp vocational education in Sri Lanka, emphasizing alignment with the modern world’s demands. During an observation tour at the Ratmalana Lalith Athulathmudali Vocational Training Centre, he revealed plans to amalgamate all vocational training institutes into a single college, offering contemporary courses tailored for the competitive global job market.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has revealed ambitious plans to restructure vocational education in Sri Lanka during an observation tour at the Ratmalana Lalith Athulathmudali Vocational Training Centre. Emphasizing the need to align education with global job market demands, he outlined the consolidation of all vocational training institutes into a unified college offering modern subject-related courses. The President engaged with students during the visit, discussing educational concerns and advancements in technology. He expressed optimism about Sri Lanka’s digital transformation and assured support for initiatives, such as establishing pre-schools, reflecting the government’s commitment to evolving education. Wickremesinghe commemorated the visit in the guest book, posed for a group photograph, and interacted with students, even taking a few ‘selfies’ to capture the moment.
