School dropouts will also have the opportunity to apply for certain jobs in Japan, including truck-driving positions, provided they have the required Japanese language proficiency, Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (SLFEA) Chairman  Lal Hettiarachchi said.

He made the remarks at a media briefing held at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) on September 1.Hettiarachchi said the SLFEA, the only government-affiliated employment agency, has launched a new program to provide overseas employment opportunities for Sri Lankans.Recruitment has already begun for job opportunities in Japan, South Korea, Israel and several Middle Eastern countries.The available jobs cover sectors including construction, industry, skilled trades, healthcare, information technology, engineering, transport, agriculture, garment manufacturing and professional services.

He said the agency is seeking skilled, semi-skilled and professional workers and that applicants will have the opportunity to apply for jobs at relatively low costs.The program aims to strengthen Sri Lanka’s presence in the international labour market and increase opportunities for skilled Sri Lankan workers to secure foreign employment.Hettiarachchi advised job seekers to visit www.slfea.lk for information and to apply for available positions.

Meanwhile, the agency has also launched an air ticket sales centre, enabling workers travelling overseas for employment to purchase air tickets at prices lower than prevailing market rates.