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PLC partners VTA awards vocational scholarships on Hybrid Automobile Technology

Presentation of vocational scholarships by PLC to the first batch of youths identified through VTA.
Presentation of vocational scholarships by PLC to the first batch of youths identified through VTA.

People’s Leasing and Finance PLC (PLC), a Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) in Sri Lanka, partnered with the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka (VTA) recently to award fifty vocational scholarships on Hybrid Automobile Technology to fifty deserving youth, enabling scholarship recipients to commence their vocational study programme at the VTA Centre.

PLC jointly with the VTA hosted the inaugural programme for the First Batch of youth on November 25, at the VTA in Narahenpita under the patronage of Damith Malavithanthila, Deputy General Manager Recoveries and Loan Management Unit of PLC and Chulangani Perera, Director General of VTA. Hishan Welmilla, Manager Marketing, Communication and Sustainability of PLC, Shanthi Edirisinghe, Director Training of VTA, VTA and PLC representatives participated in the event.

“There is a severe shortage for skilled labour in the field of Hybrid AutomobileTechnology. It is indeed a privilege for these beneficiary youth to receive their scholarships to pursue their preferred vocational study today. You must be devoted to successfully complete the vocational study programme offered in collaboration with PLC and pave your way towards a successful career in the field of Hybrid Automobile Technology.” Chulangani Perera, Director General of VTA emphasized to the beneficiary youth, expressing her views on the initiative.

“PLC is committed to develop the entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills of the youth and local communities. There is a scarcity in the market for hybrid automobile technicians. There are also many job opportunities in this field worldwide due to the emerging global shift towards positive climate action through green technologies. We believe that our collaboration with VTA in this initiative is a timely action” said Damilth Malavithanthila, DGM Recoveries and Loan Management Unit of PLC.

“Vocational scholarships offered by PLC today is a great opportunity for the youth to become specialists in their preferred area of interest. As you complete your vocational programme, PLC is further prepared to offer you the customized financial solutions coupled with financial advisory for you to initiate your start ups with confidence.” he added.

 


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