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Today, EDEX Expo which embraces the vision "To Empower Sri Lankan Youth to
Be Globally Competitive"is the only twin mega exhibition on a national scale
held in Sri Lanka in Colombo and Kandy annually. The Presidential
Secretariat, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour Relations and
Manpower, and Ministry of Vocational and Technical Training have endorsed
the event in recognition of the objectives and the close alignment of the
vision of EDEX with government policies.
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Due to high demand for stalls in Kandy a few 3mx3m additional stalls have
been provided in hall B at a special price of Rs 60,000/-. These stalls will
also be available to foreign participants at the same price offered
originally at USD 750 per stall.
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Growing with the participant and visitor numbers year on year, its
recognition reached beyond the shores of Sri Lanka attracting a large number
of foreign direct participants. EDEX Expo, the National Higher Education and
Careers Expo is now the single largest nationwide platform connecting Sri
Lankan youth with Choices, Options and Opportunities in the post-secondary,
graduate and postgraduate fields, technical and vocational training leading
to gainful employment.
- EDEX Expo will feature three main pavilions, which include Domestic
Education, International Education, and Careers/Recruitment, encompassing
various opportunities in post-secondary, diploma, graduate and post-graduate
fields.
- Overseas participants representing universities and higher
educational institutes from over 16 countries such as United States of
America, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Russia, Japan, Bangladesh,
India, Thailand, China, Nepal, Switzerland, Cyprus, France, New Zealand,
Malaysia and United Arab Emirates
- Spot admissions to over 350 foreign universities and various
academic institutions will be facilitated 'on site.' These representatives
will apprise applicants of procedures for awarding full or partial
scholarships
- Career guidance seminars and counselling centres conducted for the
participants throughout the duration of the exhibition
- walk in interviews for job recruitments will be carried out by
leading private sector organisations including local and foreign banks
- Seminars on generic and industry-focused topics will be delivered
which are likely to be of immense value in choosing a career path
- Training and career opportunities in IT/BPO sectors will also be
showcased in a special pavilion in Colombo
- EDEX web portal www.edex.lk, being linked to over 500 'Nenasala'
Internet kiosks and over 1000 government secondary schools through
'Schoolnet' also provides valuable web resources useful for senior students,
school leavers, job seekers and those seeking alternate higher educational
opportunities in Sri Lanka and overseas.
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