New venture established in Sri Lanka, specializing in IT edutainment solutions.

Srimathi Shivashankar, Corporate Vice President and Head of EdTech Business at HCL Technologies, discusses the company’s partnership with Pathfinder Tech Institute in Sri Lanka. The collaboration provides training in IT and educational skills to equip youth and corporate professionals with the skills needed to thrive in digital, cloud, and cyber technologies. The training includes globally recognized certification programs, project-based internships, and job readiness initiatives to address the talent supply-demand gap in the IT industry. The training prepares students for entry-level careers in technology roles and provides corporate employees with the skills required for career advancement. The partnership also focuses on upskilling and reskilling to stay relevant in the rapidly evolving IT landscape. Srimathi emphasizes the importance of adapting to changing market needs and absorbing the right talent to stay competitive. The biggest challenge facing the IT job market is the talent supply-demand gap, which can be addressed through collaborations like the one between Pathfinder Tech Institute and HCL Technologies.