XpressJobs Joins Forces with Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2024 to Empower Youth with Career Opportunities

XpressJobs, a leading recruitment technology platform, proudly announces its partnership with the Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2024 as the “Official Local Recruitment Partner.” The event, themed “Unlock Your Future,” is set to take place from September 10 to 12 at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Colombo 7.

Empowering Sri Lanka’s Youth with Career Opportunities

The Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2024 is designed to offer students across the nation a unique platform to explore and develop their skills, providing access to both local and international career opportunities. XpressJobs, leveraging its extensive network and advanced recruitment technology, will play a pivotal role in connecting job seekers with potential employers, ensuring that opportunities align with current market demands.

Drawing on nine years of recruitment data, XpressJobs offers unique insights into job market trends, including the most sought-after positions and the distribution of applications across different ethnicities and locations. This data-driven approach empowers job seekers to find roles that match their skills and aspirations.

Event Highlights and Offerings

The Expo will feature over 40 career guidance officers and counselors, all qualified and experienced, ready to provide personalized advice to attendees. Exhibitors at the event include:

• Private Universities registered under the University Grants Commission (UGC)
• Private Vocational Training Centers accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) and the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA)
• Pavilions from Foreign Missions
• Foreign Employment Organizations registered under the Ministry of Foreign Employment
• Industry Exhibitors showcasing products and services
• EduTech Providers
• Publications and Bookstalls
• Food and Beverage Stalls

A highlight of the Expo will be the participation of key industry councils, such as the Automobile Industry Council (AIC), Tourism Industry Skills Council (TISC), Communication Technology Industry Skills Council (ICTISC), Agriculture Sector Skills Council (ASSC), and Construction Industry Skills Council (CISC). These councils will provide insights into industrial training programs, share data on job vacancies, and offer on-site job application opportunities.

Open to the public free of charge, the event includes special travel arrangements for students and schools from across Sri Lanka, ensuring wide accessibility. The initiative aims to provide visitors with professional career counseling and guidance, helping them navigate their paths toward future careers.

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