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Deputy Minister of Defence Chairs Discussion on Formal Programme to Enhance Career Opportunities for Retired Tri Forces Personnel

The Defence Ministry is considering a structured vocational training and certification programme to help retiring armed forces personnel pursue civilian careers, following a discussion chaired by Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara on 29 October…

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  • NewsWire English·19h agoNew career opportunities planned for retiring soldiers
  • Colombo Gazette·1h agoDeputy Minister of Defence Chairs Discussion on Formal Programme to Enhance Career Opportunities for Retired Tri Forces Personnel

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The Ministry of Defence is exploring a new programme to provide vocational qualifications and employment opportunities, including overseas jobs, for personnel retiring from Sri Lanka's Tri-Forces. Officials proposed integrating existing military training programmes with courses offered by the Ranaviru Resource Centre and the Vocational Training Authority (VTA).

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