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From left: Cultus Group Founder and Managing Director Nalin Singh, Cultus Workforce Development Services CEO Ashani Jayasinghe, ASEAN Youth for Digital Action Chairwoman Dr. Rani Burchmore, and Cultus Workforce Development Services Director and EWIS Group Chairman Sanjeewa Wickramanayake at the official launch of Cultus Workforce Development Services
Cultus Workforce Development Services Ltd., a subsidiary of Cultus Education and Technology Services, has 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 dedicated to workforce transformation.
In addition to its proprietary Cultus Job Readiness (CJR) program – a comprehensive training pathway designed to equip youth with the skills, mindset, and competencies required to succeed in corporate environments and secure meaningful employment – the company introduced the globally recognised AWS re/Start program in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as part of its Sri Lanka debut.
The AWS re/Start program is a cohort-based workforce development initiative that combines technical training with practical, job-ready skills to prepare individuals for entry-level careers in cloud computing. In addition, the CJR program prepares participants for professional settings, long-term career development, and workplace expectations in order to bridge the gap between education and employment.
The program has already attracted over 400 applicants, indicating a growing desire among Sri Lankan youth for globally relevant digital skills. It has demonstrated great early momentum. Aspiring learners looking to pursue jobs in the digital economy enthusiastically participated in the inaugural AWS re/Start batch, which commenced on 27 April.
Cultus Workforce Development Services has a track record of success in upskilling youth, improving employability, and facilitating job placements in a number of markets, including India, Indonesia, and Myanmar. By building a workforce prepared for the future, the company’s entry into Sri Lanka is a strategic step towards making a significant contribution to the country’s economic growth.
Beyond its initial program offerings, Cultus Workforce Development Services outlined its long-term vision to expand into a variety of high-demand sectors. 5G network architecture, semiconductor technologies, electric vehicle (EV) technology, embedded systems, solar energy, artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI, robotics and automation, Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity are some of these advanced and emerging fields. The company’s dedication to supporting 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 National Digital Economy Strategy 2030.
Cultus Workforce Development Services CEO Ashani Jayasinghe said: “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/Start and our Cultus Job Readiness program. We have no doubt that this will give the youth in Sri Lanka significant opportunities and advance the country’s economy as a whole.”
Cultus Education Founder and Managing Director Nalin Singh added: “We have first-hand experience with the transformative power of structured upskilling and placement programs, having implemented similar workforce development initiatives throughout the region. Sri Lanka has enormous potential, and we are eager to collaborate closely with stakeholders to create a sustainable ecosystem that connects 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 programs will allow universities and academic institutions to provide students 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 globally competitive and skilled digitally, Cultus Workforce Development Services invites collaboration with Government bodies, academic institutions, industry leaders, and development partners.
