ICTISC and SLT Join Forces for ProConnect App
Bridging Skilled Workers and Clients
In a significant stride towards enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of skilled services in Sri Lanka, the ICT Industry Skill Council and Sri Lanka Telecom PLC have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a partnership centered around the innovative ProConnect App. The MoU signing ceremony took recently, marking a pivotal moment for both organizations. This project is totally supported by the Government of Sri Lanka and Japan.
Key figures present at the MoU signing included Mr. Chinthaka Wijewickrama, Chairman of ICT Skill Council; Mr. Thilina Panduka, Treasurer of ICT Industry Skill Council; Mr. Fairooz Habeeb, Council member of ICT Industry Skill Council and Head of Expert Panel of ProConnect App; and Mr. Sampath Thirimavitharana, Council Member of ICT Skill Council Committee Member for ProConnect App, Mr. Prabath Dahanayake, Chief Marketing Officer - Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, Mr. Rohana Ellawala, Deputy General Manager- Sri Lanka Telecom PLC and Dr. Ruwan Recogama, Acting DGM - Digital Services and Ruckmani Rathnayake – Team Leader, private sector and women empowerment project of ministry of Education funded by ADB.
ProConnect App, the focal point of this collaboration, stands as a comprehensive platform connecting skill workers with potential customers. It offers a user-friendly
interface for customers seeking services and a seamless channel for skilled professionals such as electricians, plumbers, ICT technicians, PC technicians, beauticians… etc to connect with clientele.
The ProConnect App aims to streamline the process for clients to locate and engage
the best-suited skilled workers for their specific requirements. By facilitating efficient communication and accessibility to a diverse array of skilled workers, the platform is set to revolutionize how services are accessed and delivered in Sri Lanka.
With this partnership, the ICT Industry
Skill Council and Sri Lanka Telecom PLC are committed to driving digital transformation and empowering both skilled workers and customers in the evolving landscape of service provision. The collaboration endeavours to foster a more interconnected and efficient system, benefitting all stakeholders involved.
This initiative was mainly supported by Skills sector development programme under the ministry of education, TVET, ADB, People of Japan.
For more information about the ProConnect App and the collaboration between the ICT Industry Skill Council and Sri Lanka Telecom, stay tuned for updates and announcements from the ICT Industry Skill Council.