USAID YouLead and Microsoft launch YouthWorks to increase employment and entrepreneurship among Sri Lanka’s youth
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) YouLead program and Microsoft Sri Lanka signed a partnership to launch the new YouthWorks information technology portal at the Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training in Colombo yesterday.
The portal will provide career guidance, technical and vocational courses, a mentorship platform, job placements, and a variety of other tools to support Sri Lanka's young job-seekers and entrepreneurs.
"This is a fantastic partnership between the public and private sectors," Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy Robert Hilton said. "A great American corporation, Microsoft, is cooperating with USAID and the Ministry of Skills development to address Sri Lanka's vocational education and employment needs. This benefits...