SUPPORTING VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN SRI LANKА
In 2022, the APSL Dinner Dance event focused on raising funds to provide scholarships to vocational training students in Sri Lankа. Recognizing the shortage of skilled professionals in various trades, the initiative aimed to help young individuals who could not enter universities pursue vocational qualifications in their preferred trades. This program equips them with the skills to support themselves and their families, ultimately contributing to Sri Lanka’s workforce.
PARTNERSHIP WITH VTА
On 02 February 2024, APSL Executive Committee Member Mr. Leslie Dep met with Retired Major General Priyantha Weerasinghe, Director General of the Vocational Training Authority (VTA), and Assistant Director Mr. Thilna Ranasinghe in Colombo. During this meeting, APSL proposed to offer scholarships to deserving students based on family income. VTA agreed to select a batch of students for each trade, sending the list to APSL for final approval. The courses commenced in July and August 2024, with students from across Sri Lanka participating.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
By September 2024, a total of 14 students from several districts were selected and awarded scholarships for a variety of trade courses through the APSL scholarship program, with a total expenditure of Rs 157,000.