📈 Sri Lanka-NZ Partner to Drive Applied Learning & Skilled Workforce

• Key Initiative: New Zealand and Sri Lankan education stakeholders, institutions, and policymakers will host the ‘Applied Learning and Industry Connect 2026’ event in Colombo on 24th August. The partnership aims to bridge skill gaps, drive workforce readiness, and support national economic transformation. • Strategic Focus: Shift global and local education toward applied learning—a model merging academic knowledge with hands-on industry experience and workplace exposure. • Sector Impact: Highlights potential growth and alignment in high-demand, knowledge-driven sectors including ICT/BPM, cybersecurity, and AI. Vocational education models aim to enhance practical technical capabilities and boost global employability for Sri Lankan graduates. • Economic Outlook: The bilateral collaboration focuses on strengthening links between domestic education systems and industry demand to support long-term economic growth and adaptability.