The Ambassador who recently visited the District said, “I was pleased to see so many young people engaged in their studies and preparing for their future careers".

Of the 450 students trained last year at Sammanthurai VTC, 75% of them found jobs and the other 25% started their own businesses. "The U.S. Government is pleased to give young people the tools and skills to obtain employment and become financially independent,” the Ambassador further stated.

USAID also developed new training curriculums to better prepare young people for good job opportunities.