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60 ex-LTTE combatants receive industrial based vocational training in Kalutata
Sixty more ex-LTTE combatants as the 5th batch of the vocational training project (The Cheer Project) which is a specially designed industrial based training to produce skilled labour, commenced their training at vocational training center in Payagala, Kalutara last Wednesday, (25th August).
The project will impart skills in Mason, Carpentry, Welding works and Electrical works; to the trainees for two weeks under professionally qualified panel of instructors, said an official of the rehabilitation commissioner general's office.
The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industries of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) sponsor the project. Previous four batches comprising 60 male ex-combatants in each were trained similarly at the center paving the way for them to find opportunities in industrial sector. After completion of the two weeks comprehensive theoretical and practical training sessions, each will be given an internationally recognized certificate.
Special function was held to mark the commencement of the training for the 5th batch at the Payagala vocational training center. President of FCCISL Mr Kosala Wickramanayake, Director General of FCCISL Dr Thusitha Thennakoon, National Project Director of FCCISL Mr Sams Stambo and Colonel Jayathilake representing rehabilitation Commissioner General were present at the occasion.
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