UBION-KOICA-TVET conduct Career Guidance Policy Workshop

UBION, a Korean edtech company, along with Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in partnership with Sri Lanka’s Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), recently hosted the Career Guidance Policy Workshop at Monarch Imperial Hotel.

The exclusive event hosted key stakeholders from the Education Ministry, to discuss and review the recent implementation of the TVET Career Platform Project. This project aims to strengthen the capacity and expertise of CGOs in Sri Lanka to meet international best practices. 

The exclusive event was graced by the presence of Education Ministry Secretary J.M. Thilaka Jayasundara, Additional Secretary M. Samanthi Senanayake, Vocational Training Director Dimuthu Chandrasiri and a plethora of other esteemed representatives from the KOICA, TVEC, DTET, NYSC, NAITA, VTA, UCR, OCUSL, DOMP, ILO, NIE and UBION.

TVEC Director General Dr. K.L. Lalithadheera, in his welcome address, highlighted the significant impact the project is expected to have, predicting transformative changes across the country. He stressed that if this project is successfully implemented, it could revolutionise career guidance practices and that better opportunities and skills development through this initiative could lead to improved career guidance services than existing ones.
KOICA Sri Lanka Office Deputy Country Director Kim Yong Whan updated the attendees on the project’s current progress. 

UBION Project Manager In Seak Yoo highlighted the extensive learning and progress that has been achieved over the past one and half years. 

These addresses were followed by insightful presentations conducted by TVEC Deputy Director General Dr. J.A.D.J. Jayalath, International Institute of Employment and Development Chairman Dr. Cho Jeong Yoon and Professor Lee Young Min from Sookmyung Women’s University. 

Dr. Cho Jeong Yoon provided insights into current policies of career counselling in Korea and highlighting their impact and implementation. Professor Lee Young Min elaborated on the nuances of Korean employment policies, highlighting strategies and regulatory frameworks, aimed at enhancing workforce dynamics and career development. 

Senanayake pledged to provide the utmost support for the project. However, she did raise a few concerns regarding the duration of it and suggested streamlining the process so that results could be achieved sooner.