💻 National Virtual Internship Platform Launched to Bridge Talent Gap

SLASSCOM, alongside tech facilitator BeyondOne, has officially launched a national Virtual Internship Platform to address the shortage of physical placements in Sri Lanka following the 2022 economic crisis. • The Challenge: Post-crisis cost-cutting led companies to scale back physical internships, leaving a growing intake of university students struggling to complete mandatory graduation requirements. • The Solution: The platform offers structured, project-based virtual internships, giving students remote access to industry mentorship, practical business environments, and hands-on learning. • Industry Impact: The initiative directly supports Sri Lanka's ICT/BPM sector by building a future-ready digital talent pool, protecting graduate employability, and preventing universities from being forced to make practical training optional. • Pilot Partners: Leading IT firms including Virtusa, Sysco LABS, 99x, hSenid, ADA, Fortude, Covalent Systems, and IIBA are participating in the pilot phase alongside local universities.