NailSpa and GIA join hands with VTA to train nail care specialists

In a move to bridge the skills gap in manicure sector and improve the employability in nail care and makeup professions in Sri Lanka, Genevieve International Academy (GIA) the training center of NailSpa (Pvt) Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Vocational Training Authority.

The signing of MOU took place, recently, at the National  Vocational Training Authority , Narahenpita with the participation of Mr. S.K. Rajapaksha Chairman (acting) /CEO of NVTA and other senior officers including Deputy Chairman Mr. Chatura De Silva while on the part of GIA  Mrs. Nilanthi Genevieve Weerasinghe ,Managing Director, Nimesha S. Jayasooriya-Director Training & Marketing , and Thushanthi N. Sumanaweera- Deputy General Manager were gracing the occasion. 

The MOU opens the door for VTA to conduct courses in nail care and semi-permeant makeup courses in collaboration with GIA. Nail care and beauty care is a promising sector for those who are seeking jobs overseas as well as in urban areas.  

Located in No. 145/2B, Park Road, Colombo 5,Genevieve International Academy  conducts nail technology and semi-permanent makeup courses for small groups. GIA provides Cuccio USA certification for their students and Genevieve International Academy  certificates are also provided for semi – Permanent makeup courses. Nailspa (Pvt) Ltd, founded and fully owned by Ms. Nilanthi Genevieve Weerasinghe, is a Nail Salon Network built to upscale nail care, providing professional nail services in a pleasurable environment.. GIA & Nailspa has Internship program for GIA students to get their experience in the industry. NailSpa (Pvt) Ltd is providing a service letter to all trained interns/ staff that have been completed their service for more than 3 months.

NailSpa(Pvt) Ltd [ www.nailspa.com]  being one of the leading nail and beauty care centers with a successful history of  20 years , operates  from  5 locations including leading shopping malls and the 6th outlet will be soon open at Havelock City Colombo 5.

Picture Caption :  Signatories and senior officials pausing for a picture after signing the MOU between GIA and NVTA. From left to right , on the part of NVTA ,Mr. Chandana Vidanapathirana ,  Mr . Chatura De Silva (Deputy  Chairman  ) and  Mr.S.K.Rajapaksha Acting Chairman/CEO), on the part of GIA,  Mrs. Nilanthi Genevieve Weerasinghe ,Managing Director, Nimesha S. Jayasooriya-Director Training & Marketing , and Thushanthi N. Sumanaweera- Deputy General Manager appear in the picture.