June 16, Colombo (LNW): The certificate award ceremony marking the culmination of the ‘DP Education IT Campus’ programme in Kandy district commenced today (16) with the participation of approximately ten thousand attendees, including the Maha Sangha, students, parents, and local residents.
Initiated by MP Dhammika Perera, founder of ‘DP Education’, the programme aims to contribute towards creating one million jobs in Sri Lanka’s information technology sector.
It focuses on providing free computer language courses across various IT campus branches in Kandy district.
Scheduled to take place at Gatambe Stadium from 08:30 am onwards, the ceremony underscores the significance of IT education in enhancing employment opportunities.
Certificates, with a total value amounting to Rs. 4 billion, will be awarded to students from eleven IT campus branches based on their course completion levels.
Each certificate represents an investment in the future capabilities of the recipients.
The event has drawn significant interest and support from the community, reflecting the importance placed on IT skills development and educational initiatives aimed at economic empowerment in Sri Lanka.
