Minister of Education Dr. Susil Premajayantha says that a special program will be started for school students who are completing their high school this year.

Accordingly, the minister said that a program with practical training and theoretical rehearsal of professional education with information technology and English language knowledge will be started from February.

This vocational training program is to be implemented in 299 selected schools in the island with the aim of directing students who complete their high school education to vocational education.

Students who are appearing for the GCE A/L Examination in January 2024 can register for this program before 09.02.2024.

The Minister further mentioned that further information regarding this can be obtained from the Skill Development Officers of the Divisional Secretariat.

The Minister expressed these views in a program held at the Ministry of Education regarding this special career guidance program organized by the Skill Development Vocational Education, Research and Innovation Division of the Ministry of Education.
(colombotimes.lk)