The ‘1966’ Vocational Education Hotline was officially launched today (06) to provide students with accurate and efficient information on transitioning to vocational education after completing secondary education.
The launch ceremony was held at the Nipunatha Piyasa premises in Narahenpita under the patronage of the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.
Through the ‘1966’ hotline, students can obtain information on vocational education in Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
To enhance service delivery, users can also interact with an AI-powered chatbot developed by the Ministry’s technical officers, capable of providing instant solutions to vocational education-related queries.
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Amarasuriya highlighted the importance of integrating modern technology into the evolving education system, especially as students begin foundational vocational learning under the new school curriculum.
She further emphasized that the vocational education framework must undergo adaptive reforms to develop the human and physical resources required for students to successfully enter the workforce of the future.
