A programme has been launched to train one hundred thousand persons and recruit them for employment by 2020 as a solution to the severe shortage of skilled workers in Sri Lanka’s construction industry, said National Construction Association of Sri Lanka chairman Sunil Liyanaarachchi.
Accordingly, 10,000 would be recruited for training as an immediate measure and they would be guaranteed jobs after training, said Liyanaarachchi.
“The duration of this training is four months. This training would be in 15 diverse sections in the construction industry. Trainees will be recruited while covering 14,000 Grama Sevaka Divisions islandwide,” added Liyanaarachchi.
While adding further, he said further details of these training programmes could be obtained by calling phone numbers 0112 786326 or 0112 786325.
The Ministries of Vocational Training, Construction, Labour and the Prime Minister’s Office are coordinating this programme.
“We will also assist in obtaining the necessary financial assistance from banks for training in the fields like Quantity Surveying, Engineering etc. These are highly paid sectors, said the National Construction Association chairman.
While the construction sector is a speedily growing industry in Sri Lanka, it is currently faced with a severe shortage of skilled labour.
During the run-up to the just concluded general elections the United National Front promised that its government is prepared to create 100,000 jobs."
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