Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
A discussion on developing a structured programme to facilitate National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) for officers and other ranks retiring from the Tri Services, enabling them to pursue successful second careers, was held on 29 October at the Office of the Deputy Minister of Defence, under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.).
The discussion highlighted the importance of identifying the professional and financial challenges faced by Tri Forces personnel after retirement and providing them with recognised vocational training to access employment opportunities offering stable incomes...