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Harnessing the talents

of the Future Generation

UP SKILLING SLASSCOM partners

TOMORROW’S ICT with YouLead and
The Open University

PROFESSIONALS of Sri Lanka

SLASSCOM recently launched ‘Future Careers Future Careers BRIDGE – Boot Camp is open to all
BRIDGE – Boot Camp’, in partnership with The Open students and interested contributors alike. Industry
University of Sri Lanka, as part of its scholarship experts are called to contribute to the learning
initiative to upskill top-performing students. The platform with independent content, following set
initiative is also in line with SLASSCOM’s objective ground principles including applicability before theory,
of empowering ICT students with employability in the hands-on teaching, continuous evaluations, focus on
software export industry essentials and pair lecturing.

Designed as a six-month intensive course to be With increasing demand for skilled and qualified
used as a guidance structure by educational and ICT professionals, and the industry growing at
vocational institutes that teach ICT at diploma level, unprecedented levels, the Future Careers BRIDGE
the curriculum is made with guidance and financial – Boot Camp is a much-needed learning platform
support from YouLead, and is made freely available which will play a major role in bridging knowledge
as an open-source platform under Creative Commons gaps among the prospective ICT talent pool in Sri
license. It is frequently updated by listed contributors Lanka. It is yet another testament to SLASSCOM’s
in order to keep con-tents relevant and timely in commitment to raising industry standards and
accordance with the requirements of the industry. enhancing Sri Lanka’s ICT potential.

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