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Title: Contribution of vocational training institutions on postwar development of northern region in Sri Lanka
Authors: Sivaskaran, Thevaranchany
Keywords: Vocational Training, Post-war Development, Career Perspectives.
Issue Date: 19-Apr-2011
Publisher: South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Citation: Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium 2011 on Post-War Economic Development through Science, Technology and Management, p. 25
Abstract: Sri Lanka is in the forefront in incorporating the latest technological development and other skill training in any field. Vocational training is a necessity for everybody, especially for the employed, the youth seeking employment and students. Northern Region in Sri Lanka due to it geographical and political situations was isolated from other parts of the country. It is sorry to state that all the modern amnesties reach the people of Northern Region late. The youths in northern region were introduced ICT & other training in 1998 very few. Therefore, post war development is creating pressure for vocational training in Northern Region in Sri Lanka. Most of the youngsters are idle and they do not have any idea for their career perspectives. A main objective of the study is to find out vocational training centers activities and how they contribute to enhance youngster's different skills for their career perspectives as well. Secondary literature review and primary data were used for the study for primary data, questionnaire were distributed with the help of the direct personal interview. Convenience sampling method was used to draw the samples as 340 training institutions respondents. Reliability of the sales and validity of the data was ensured. The results revealed that there is substantial body of evidence of their activities and significant level of contribution on the post war development in Northern Region in Sri Lanka. Key words: Vocational Training, Post-war Development, Career Perspectives.
URI: http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/1109
ISBN: 9789556270020
Appears in Collections:1st International Symposium - 2011

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