The Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) of Sri Lanka has officially launched the CareerOne Career Platform (www.careerone.gov.lk), a transformative initiative aimed at revolutionizing career guidance and employment services within the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.
Funded by a $6 million initiative from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) (2023–2026), the project has successfully moved past its Master Plan phase, addressing the needs of TVEC and various TVET institutions across Sri Lanka. The CareerOne platform is designed to streamline career counseling, improve job matching, and support skill development for students and job seekers across the country.
As part of the initiative, capacity-building training sessions were conducted for Career Guidance Officers (CGOs) to ensure effective platform utilisation. In July and August 2024, a total of six weeks of training sessions were held over three days, strengthening the capabilities of CGOs in providing comprehensive career guidance. Additionally, in January 2025, a one-day platform user training was conducted to further enhance user proficiency. On 7 February 2025, a video conference was held with CGOs from all 70 participating institutions, providing an opportunity to discuss platform utilisation, share best practices, and address any operational concerns. This virtual gathering fostered collaboration and knowledge exchange among career guidance professionals, ensuring the successful integration of CareerOne into institutional career services.
The project also extended training to key institutional stakeholders, including DTET, VTA, Univotec, and TVEC IT administrators, ensuring seamless implementation and technical support for the CareerOne platform.
In a major move toward digital transformation, 70 target institutes received vital IT equipment, including laptops, wireless mice, headsets, and 4G SIM USB dongles, to enhance career counseling services. Additionally, a cutting-edge server room has been set up on the third floor of TVEC to support the platform’s operations with a strong infrastructure.
With the launch of CareerOne, Sri Lanka is taking a significant step to improve career guidance accessibility and bridge the gap between vocational training and employment opportunities. This platform is set to play a crucial role in empowering students, job seekers, and career guidance professionals, ultimately supporting the country’s workforce development and economic growth.
