Leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, Huawei launched its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the fifth time in Sri Lanka on December 14 in the presence of Prof. G.L. Peiris Minister of Education; Qi Zhenhong Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Liang Yi CEO of Huawei Sri Lanka.
The ‘Seeds for the Future’ programme give access to knowledge on the ICT industry for tertiary students from Sri Lankan universities. The programme further delivers them insight on ICT industries and Huawei’s latest technologies. 16 students representing from 10 universities from five provinces are selected for this programme, the company said in a media release.
“ICT and digital technology have far more become vital for the development of Education sector and Knowledge transfer in current global environment and Government of Sri Lanka is therefore heavily investing in the ICT and digital technologies for the development of future generation and their education” Minister Prof. Peiris said, adding: “It is commendable that a global ICT company such as Huawei has come forward to develop the ICT talent in Sri Lanka and that it has been carried out as a continuous programme for the development of our youth with latest technologies.”
“I trust this programme will help Sri Lankan students better understand the ICT industry and improve your ICT knowledge and skills. It could also help you broaden your horizons and deepen your understanding of China. We will continue to strengthen our cooperation with Sri Lankan universities. We hope these efforts will attract more outstanding talent to this programme.” Liang Yi, CEO of Huawei Sri Lanka said adding his best wishes to the students for their future career.
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