SLRCS partners STDI, inaugurates Computer Lab and IT Training Centre in Kandy

The Country’s Largest Humanitarian Organisation, Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) Kandy Branch, keeping with motto ‘Empower, Educate, Elevate: IT Skills for a Brighter Future’, has inaugurated the first Computer Lab and Information Technology (IT) training centre with the donor support of Dr. Suresh Lopez, an IT professional and Businessman in the United Kingdom (U.K) in partnership with the Skill Development and Training International Institute (STDI). The inauguration session was held at the Kandy District Branch office premises.

In response to the economic crisis, SLRCS Kandy Branch is taking innovative steps beyond traditional humanitarian relief. SLRCS is aiming to enhance skills and employability among school leavers and the youth in the district through quality IT education. This project acts as a beacon of hope for the marginalised and disadvantaged children and youth in the Kandy District.

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society First Vice-President Jagath Abeysinghe said; “In challenging times, empowering the most vulnerable is imperative. The IT Training Centre stands as a testament to our dedication to uplift marginalised youth and children, arming them with essential skills for a brighter future. Our gratitude extends to Dr. Suresh Lopez and STDI for their vital role in bringing this impactful project to life.”

The SLRCS’s IT Training Centre/Computer Lab project, conceived to counter the effects of the economic crisis, offers complimentary IT training to the marginalised youth from low-income families across urban, rural, and plantation sectors of the Kandy district.

The primary mission of the centre is to provide education in computer and digital literacy, offering a wide array of courses that span across various sectors of IT. These sectors include Office Applications, Networking, Graphic Design, Audio & Video Editing, Software Engineering, Programming, Data Analytics, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Computer/Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, Social Media, eCommerce and Web Technologies. The comprehensive curriculum at the centreis meticulously designed to equip students with the skills necessary to meet the demands of the evolving IT job market.

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