Job-skills mismatch, a major problem - Royal College principal

Edex exhibition at SLECC on September 3 and 4:

Participant s at last year Edex exhibition

The Edex Mid-Year exhibition launched in 2013 by the Old Boys Union of Royal College Colombo will be held this year at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) on Friday and Saturday, September 3 and 4.

The number of participants at the Edex Mid-Year Expo has increased remarkably over the years to be a sought after event in the education and career development sector in the country, said Royal College Principal B.A. Abeyrathne at the launch the fourth edition of the mid-year education and career fair, at Royal College Colombo last week.

"The is is an ideal platform for youth to obtain a wide exposure to education and skills development to equip them for employment. Students will gain insight into what skills are needed to meet the demand of the job market," he said. "Skills mismatch is a major problem in the job market. The exhibition is a platform for youth aspiring higher education and employment to make a well informed decision. It is a one-stop-shop for students to the world of education and employment," Abeyrathne said.

Royal Collegee Union Secretary Athula Munasinghe said the 'Entrepreneurship Zone' will be a new addition to the exhibition to promote entrepreneurship among youth.

"There has been value addition to the fair each year making the event a much looked forward to program," he said.

The mid year exhibition is targets post A/L examination students who seek career and educational guidance.