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Vocational training for a changing economy was the focus of a regional conference held in Colombo on 24 March, bringing together education leaders, instructors and industry representatives.
The event formed part of a five-day programme organised with the Colombo Plan Staff College. Participants considered climate-responsive training, green skills, emerging technologies and national policy frameworks.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya called for environmental sustainability to be integrated into curricula, supported by modern training facilities and stronger links with green industries.
She also emphasised access for young women, people with disabilities and communities that could otherwise miss new opportunities. The conference treated practical training as a way to connect climate resilience with employment and social participation.
Source: news.lk
