{"id":155581,"date":"2025-07-17T19:38:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=155581"},"modified":"2025-07-17T19:38:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:38:41","slug":"vfs-global-and-ncpc-launch-youth-skilling-programme-to-boost-sri-lankas-tourism-talent-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/vfs-global-and-ncpc-launch-youth-skilling-programme-to-boost-sri-lankas-tourism-talent-2\/","title":{"rendered":"VFS Global and NCPC Launch Youth Skilling Programme to Boost Sri Lanka\u2019s Tourism Talent"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>VFS Global and NCPC Launch Youth Skilling Programme to Boost Sri Lanka\u2019s Tourism Talent<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-155582\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VFS-Global-and-NCPC-Launch-Youth-Skilling-Programme-to-Boost-Sri-Lankas-Tourism-Talent-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">VFS Global, a global leader in trusted technology services, has launched the Tourism Skilling Programme in association with NCPC Sri Lanka and the ASSIST Development Foundation. The initiative aims to empower local youth with industry-relevant skills to support the country\u2019s fast-growing tourism sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The programme was inaugurated on 14 July in Galle, in the presence of K A N Pramodini, Deputy Director, Galle Municipal Corporation; Nihaal D\u2019silva, Assistant Director, Centre for Environmental Authority and Upali Rathnayaka, Deputy Director General, Sri Lanka Tourism Authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Sri Lanka\u2019s tourism sector is experiencing a strong growth with the tourist arrivals for the first six months of 2025 recording over 1.16 million which represents a 15.6 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. This encouraging momentum highlights the country\u2019s growing appeal on the global stage. As visitor numbers rise, so does the need for a skilled workforce to deliver world-class experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Recognising this exciting opportunity and drawing on its deep expertise in the sector, VFS Global and its partners have curated a specialised programme to nurture local talent and strengthen the industry\u2019s capacity. This initiative aims to empower the next generation of hospitality professionals and support the continued growth and evolution of Sri Lanka\u2019s vibrant tourism landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Yummi Talwar, Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, VFS Global<\/strong>, said, \u201cWe believe in the power of community partnerships to drive sustainable development. Through this programme, we aim to support young people and professionals in the tourism sector by helping them develop skills in eco and cultural tourism, digital marketing, and essential soft skill<strong>s<\/strong>, delivered through classroom training and hands-on industry exposure. We are proud to collaborate with NCPC Sri Lanka and ASSIST Development Foundation, who bring the technical know-how, deep local expertise and community engagement to this effort.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">This nine-month programme will be conducted across four key tourism hubs in Sri Lanka\u2014Galle, Riverston, Negombo, and Haputale, and provide participants hands-on industry exposure through internship programmes in the tourism and hospitality industry. The aim is to train over 100 youth in the first year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Samantha Kumarasan, Spokesperson, NCPC Sri Lanka<\/strong>, added, \u201cSri Lanka\u2019s natural beauty and cultural richness make it a premier tourist destination, but the industry faces a shortage of professionally trained guides with an understanding of sustainability. Many operate without formal education in responsible tourism, which threatens both our environment and the sector\u2019s long-term potential. This initiative by VFS Global is a timely and strategic investment\u2014empowering youth with vital skills in sustainable tourism and cultural interpretation, while helping safeguard our natural and cultural heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">This initiative aligns with the World Travel &amp; Tourism Council\u2019s &#8216;Together in Travel&#8217; programme, of which VFS Global is a founding member. It aims to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in various ways, including by providing them with trained manpower to help scale their businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">VFS Global has been investing in community programmes across the world to empower children and youth, particularly women through education, skill training and entrepreneurship, helping build stronger and more inclusive societies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">VFS Global has been operating in Sri Lanka since 2004 and has been facilitating seamless cross-border mobility and supporting the aspirations of millions of Sri Lankan travellers supporting 26 client governments. We have an employee strength of 140 working across of our offices in Colombo and Jaffna.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">-End-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Photo Caption <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Image 1<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0 (Left to right), Nihaal D\u2019silva, Assistant Director, Centre for Environmental Authority; \u00a0\u00a0K A N Pramodini, Deputy Director, Galle Municipal Corporation; Upali Rathnayaka, Deputy Director General, Sri Lanka Tourism Authority; Manpreet Singh Arora, Country Manager \u2013 Sri Lanka, VFS Global; Samantha Kumarasena, CEO NCPC, Sri Lanka and Karunakaran K, Project Head South Asia, Assist Development Foundation at the launch of the youth skilling programme in Galle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong><u>About VFS Global <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">As the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, VFS Global embraces technological innovation including Generative AI to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport, and consular services for its client governments, increasing productivity and enabling them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">With a responsible approach to technology development, adoption and integration, the company prioritises ethical practices and sustainability while serving as the trusted partner to 69 client governments. Operating over 3,900 Application Centres in 165 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 473 million applications since 2001.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai and majority owned through investment funds managed by Blackstone Inc, along with minority stakeholders including Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Media Contact<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Thomas C. 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