Mr. Nalin K. Singh, Founder & Managing Director – Cultus Group; Ms. Ashani M. Jayasinghe, Chief Executive Officer – Cultus Workforce Development Services Pvt. Ltd.; Dr. Rani Burchmore, Chairwoman – ASEAN Youth for Digital Action (AYDA); and Mr. Sanjeewa Wickramanayake, Director – Cultus Workforce Development Services Pvt. Ltd. & Chairman – EWIS Group, at the official launch of Cultus Workforce Development Services, marking its entry into Sri Lanka’s workforce development, upskilling & placement sector.

Cultus Workforce Development Services Pvt Ltd., a subsidiary of Cultus Education and Technolo g y Services, of ficially announced the launch of its operations in Sri Lanka at a special press conference, marking the entry of a global upskilling and placement-focused organisation dedi- cated to workforce transformation. In addition to its proprietary Cultus Job Readiness (CJR) programme - a comprehen- sive training pathway designed to equip youth with the skills, mindset, and compe- tencies required to succeed in corporate environments and secure meaningful employment - the company introduced the globally recognised AWS re/Start pro- gramme in collaboration with Amazon Web Services as part of its Sri Lanka debut.

The AWS re/Start programme is a cohort-based workforce development initi- ative that combines technical training with practical, job-ready skills to prepare indi- viduals for entry-level careers in cloud computing. In addition, the Cultus Job Readiness (CJR) programme prepares par- ticipants for professional settings, long- term career development, and workplace expectations in order to bridge the gap between education and employment. The programme has already attracted over 400 applicants, indicating a growing desire among Sri Lankan youth for global- ly relevant digital skills. It has demonstrat- ed great early momentum. Aspiring learn- ers looking to pursue jobs in the digital economy enthusiastically participated in the inaugural AWS re/Start batch, which commenced on Monday, April 27th.

Cultus Workforce Development Services has a track record of success in upskilling youth, improving employability, and facili- tating job placements in a number of mar- kets, including India, Indonesia, and Myanmar. By building a workforce pre- pared for the future, the company’s entry into Sri Lanka is a strategic step toward making a significant contribution to the country’s economic growth. Beyond its initial programme offerings, Cultus Workforce Development Services outlined its long-term vision to expand into a variety of high-demand sectors. 5G network architecture, semiconductor tech- nologies, electric vehicle (EV) technology, embedded systems, solar energy, artificial intelligence and generative AI, robotics and automation, IoT, and cybersecurity are some of these advanced and emerging fields.

The company’s dedication to sup- porting Sri Lanka’s evolving industry needs outside of the traditional IT field is seen in this diversified approach. Additionally, the company reaffirmed its ambition to create a measurable and beneficial impact on Sri Lanka’s economy by enabling youth access to viable career pathways, which will boost the country’s productivity and competitiveness globally. This objective is also aligned with the Sri Lanka’s The National Digital Economy Strategy for Sri Lanka – 2030 Speaking at the launch, Ashani Jayasinghe, CEO of Cultus Workforce Development Services Pvt Ltd., stated: “Our launch in Sri Lanka is the start of a long-term commitment to equip youth with the skills they need to thrive in a world that is becoming more digital and competitive.

We are training people for real-world careers in addition to providing them with technical skills through initiatives like AWS re / Startand our Cultus Job Readiness programme. We have no doubt that this will give the youth in Sri Lanka significant opportunities and advance the country’s economy as a whole.” Nalin Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Cultus Education, added: “We have firsthand experience with the trans- formative power of structured upskilling and placement programmes, having imple- mented similar workforce development ini- tiatives throughout the region.

Sri Lanka has enormous potential, and we are eager to collaborate closely with stakeholders to create a sustainable ecosystem that con- nects opportunity and talent.” Cultus Workforce Development Services will support the introduction of global learning platforms like AWS Academy and AWS Educate within Sri Lanka’s higher education sector, even as the primary focus continues to be on workforce readiness and employment-driven training.

Through completely discounted learning pathways, these programmes will allow universities and academic institutions to provide stu- dents access to cloud and digital skills that are industry-aligned. To expand its impact and accelerate Sri Lanka’s journey to a workforce that is glob- ally competitive and skilled digitally, Cultus Workforce Development Services invites collaboration with government bodies, academic institutions, industry leaders, and development partners.

For more information, visit: www.cultusworkforce.com or https://cultusedu.com