Ministry of Education Launches Trilingual Hotline – 1966 to Enhance Access to Vocational Education
The Vocational Education sector of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education yesterday launched the ‘1966’ hotline service in a significant move to broaden access to vocational training information. The launch event was held at Nipunatha Piyasa in Narahenpita. This dedicated hotline is designed to serve as a vital resource for students, parents,…
The Vocational Education sector of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education yesterday launched the ‘1966’ hotline service in a significant move to broaden access to vocational training information. The launch event was held at Nipunatha Piyasa in Narahenpita.
This dedicated hotline is designed to serve as a vital resource for students, parents, teachers, and any individual seeking knowledge about the vocational education sector in Sri Lanka. To ensure inclusivity and overcome language barriers, the service will be offered in Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
The service was officially launched by the Honorable Prime Minister, Ms. Harini Amarasuriya, who also serves as the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education. In her address, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of integrating modern technology with the educational process to prepare students for the future workforce.
The Deputy Minister for the Vocational Education sector, Mr. Nalin Hewage, and other senior Ministry officials were also present at the inauguration. This initiative aligns with ongoing educational reforms aimed at strengthening human and physical resources to meet future industry demands.