The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) will continue its long standing relationship with EDEX as a strategic partner of EDEX Expo 2012, for the seventh consecutive time.
The CCC being the voice of business in Sri Lanka is instrumental in harnessing talents of youth and creating a momentum for entrepreneurial activity. The CCC together with EDEX jointly contributes to further education and career options available to youth in Sri Lanka.
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| From left - Treasurer EDEX M. Ananthavel, Secretary Royal College Union, Manju Ariyaratne, Secretary General/CEO-CCC, Harin Malwatte, Chairman- EDEX, Kamal Abeysinghe, Deputy Chairman EDEX Expo Dilruk de Silva |
"Today's private sector firmly believes that sustainable growth and hence profits will accrue, only if benefits of development percolate to the grass roots and if opportunities are open to all rather than to a select few. This is why the CCC champions the cause of education, career guidance and youth development. Our youth have shown that they can stand shoulder to shoulder with any one when interacting internationally. We would like to see that expand", states Harin Malwatte, General Secretary and CEO of CCC.
The CCC affirms that EDEX is catalyst in creating a change of attitude among youth to achieve their dreams in higher education, skills development and employment. "In an era where the key to success is ability to compete well, the vision of EDEX, empowering youth to be globally competitive, is most appropriate. It is a vision that CCC can relate to and support without reservations", opined Malwatte.
The CCC also conducts a number of projects to empower youth, including a Career Guidance Program aimed for O'Level and A'Level qualified students and the Youth Business Sri Lanka Programme that assists and mentors emerging young entrepreneurs.
"The partnership between EDEX and CCC facilitate the youth to interact closely with the private sector. We have witnessed this strategic partnership going beyond boundaries of an exhibition by adding value through processes such as career counseling and placements. Towards this as in the past we have strived for a significant presence through our membership. It has been a win- win partnership," said Malwatte.
Kamal Abeysinghe, Chairman EDEX said, "Our youth especially the job seekers face huge challenges in meeting the expectations of employers. EDEX Expo offers them a great opportunity to interact with the prospective employers and understand their expectations. Our partnership with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will facilitate prospective employers to make their presence at the Expo to educate career aspirants and even engage in recruitments.
EDEX is the pioneering higher education and careers exhibition in Sri Lanka organized by Royal College Union attracting the largest and most diverse number of local and overseas participants held annually in Colombo and Kandy. The EDEX Expo 2012, which is 9th in its series will be held on January 20th, 21st and 22nd 2012 at BMICH Colombo and on January 27th & 28th at the Kandy City Centre, Kandy respectively. Email info@edex.lk Web site www.edex.lk |
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