Sri Lanka: National Strategy on Technical and Vocational Education and Training Provision for Vulnerable People

‘National Strategy on Technical and Vocational Education and Training Provision for Vulnerable People in Sri Lanka’ aims at providing broad access to vocational education and training for disadvantaged groups, namely: disadvantaged women, people with disabilities, disadvantaged youth, working poor, persons affected by conflict (including internally displaced persons and ex-combatants), and migrant workers. The Policy identifies the following seven Guiding Strategies for more inclusive vocational training system: ensure that training is relevant to the needs of employers; include livelihood and entrepreneurship training in vocational education; establish specialized training facilities; ensure support systems for vulnerable persons who wish to continue vocational education; recognize current skills through Recognition of Prior Learning; offer career guidance and counselling; and set appropriate admission criteria.