The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has helped 210 school leavers find lucrative employment after completing Vocational Training Authority (VTA) training programmes and obtaining National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) certifications. The programme entailed providing students with theoretical and hands-on training in the fields of masonry, carpentry, and plumbing. The syllabus also includes English language training specific to the construction industry, which would enable students to be eligible for foreign employment. Commenting on its role in VTA’s training initiative, Commercial Bank Managing Director Mr S. Renganathan said: “We recognise that the country’s labour force is one of the most important factors in development, irrespective of the sector. Notably, the VTA programme is the only option available to those who leave school after Grade 10, to earn a Civil Engineering Degree or an equivalent, without going to university.

Source: The Nation May 20, 2021 01:04 UTC