Samsung SL to help Vocational Training Authority

Samsung Electronics in Sri Lanka (Samsung SL) has signed a Memorandum of Association (MoA) with the Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training, to set up a state-of-the-art Samsung Technical Laboratory.

The MoA was signed by Managing Director, Samsung in Sri Lanka, Youngmin Shin and Chairman and CEO, Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka, Dr. Lionel Pinto. The first laboratory will be at the Vocational Training Authority, Bandaranayake Mawatha, Veyangoda and, thereafter, training centres will be set up in other places.

The Samsung Technical Laboratory will provide a comprehensive training program, which will benefit students of the Vocational Training Authority, enrolled in government-approved technical courses.

It will enable students to gain additional skills and knowledge and a special program focused on the consumer electronics industry, will be offered by Samsung. Experienced technicians will provide students with an in-depth training on how to repair and maintain refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves, air-conditioners, audio visual appliances, TVs, mobile devices and other electronics.

The skills that the students acquire, will give them the theoretical and practical foundation needed to find a variety of employment opportunities in the consumer electronics industry.

Managing Director, Samsung in Sri Lanka, Youngmin Shin said, "In Sri Lanka, Samsung has experienced significant growth and has established a strong market presence. However, we believe that as a leading corporate, we must also fulfill our social responsibilities by supporting the needs of the local community."

"Through the Samsung Technical Lab, we hope to provide students with world-class vocational education and equip them with the skills they need to become high quality technicians and mechanics," he said.

He thanked the Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training for the opportunity to launch this initiative.