EDEX Expo
EDEX Expo | |
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Frequency | Annual |
Location(s) | BMICH, Colombo Kandy City Center, Kandy |
Years active | 18 |
Organised by |
EDEX Expo is an annual career fair and exhibition in Sri Lanka which is the flagship event of . Over the years it has become the primary career fair in the country and a national event with the primary exhibition taking place at BMICH, Colombo followed by a secondary exhibition taking place at Kandy a few weeks later. It is organized by the Royal College Union (RCU) in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka.[1][2][3]
At EDEX Expo, service providers from various related sectors showcase opportunities in a mutually interacting environment of visitors and exhibitors. Participants include local and foreign universities and tertiary education institutes, professional institutes, vocational and technical training institutes, corporate institutes focusing on new recruitments.[4]
Its visitor profile includes senior students, school leavers, job seekers, unemployed, underemployed and those seeking higher educational, technical or vocational training opportunities or professional qualifications; individuals desirous of becoming gainfully employable, be competitive and self-confident.[5][6]
In 2014, EDEX in collaboration with International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a national job fair aimed at providing job opportunities for youth. The first EDEX Job Fair will be held at the EDEX Expo 2014.[7]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ EDEX Expo 2012 - Nation’s largest education and careers exhibition is back!
- ^ EDEX Expo 2012
- ^ "EDEX Expo 2012 returns for ninth outing". Archived from the original on 2011-10-28. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
- ^ "IT job opportunities at EDEX Expo 2012". Archived from the original on 2012-01-19. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
- ^ "EDEX Expo 2012 returns for ninth outing: Over 250 institutions from 20 countries to participate". Archived from the original on 2011-10-06. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
- ^ ANC Education Platinum Sponsor for EDEX Expo 2012
- ^ "ILO partners with EDEX to launch 'EDEX Job Fair 2014'". Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
External links[]
- EDEX
- Recurring events established in 2004
- Annual events in Colombo
- Exhibitions in Sri Lanka
- Tourist attractions in Colombo