‘Adyapana 2011’ in Colombo from 21 - 23 October

It would be presumptuous on the part of this column to elaborate to its readers that education is the bedrock on which a successful future stands. The demand for higher and specialised qualifications by employers is increasing day by day and fortunately institutions connected with education are able to keep pace with these demands.

The Pioneers in the exhibition industry, Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services Pvt Ltd (LECS), Presidential Award Winners (2008, 2009), Tourism Award Winners (2010) launched yet another calendar event ‘ADYAPANA exhibition Series’ which was held at Taj Samudra on the 6 July 2011.  The series of ADYAPANA exhibitions will bring together under one roof providers of numerous facets of educational information to those who seek them. In Sri Lanka today those in search of such information are students who intend sitting the GCE Ordinary Level and Advance Level Examinations or those who have been successful in these examinations and no doubt parents of both groups. They can get correct information on the numerous fields of study such as business management, medicine, IT, architecture, finance, hotel management, aviation and maritime, tourism and hospitality, marketing and many more. They can also seek other pathways leading up to degrees, post graduation and certification programmes. Knowing of the availability of information is advantageous but better still is to take advantage of an opportunity to make a close study and make a selection, with guidance, of the most appropriate which will ensure success.

ADYAPANA offers just that opportunity at the Weber Stadium in Batticaloa in association with the Batticaloa International Trade Fair from the 7 -  9 October, the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial exhibition centre, Colombo from the 21 – 23 October 2011 and finally in Jaffna adjoining Durayaappa Stadium from 20-22 January 2012. “These dates are considered very appropriate as they are the times when life shaping decisions are mostly made by students and their parents who find themselves stressed and anxious. ADYAPANA exhibition is there to offer its services to make correct decisions not only with regard to programmes of study, centers of study both local and foreign, approximate costs, visa requirements” said Imran Hassan, Director, LECS.

The importance of ADYAPANA Exhibitions to prospective students and their parents in this country does not need much elaboration when one considers that over 200,000 sit for the GCE Advance Level Examination each year. Of these it is known that about 150,000 are successful but only about 14,500 gain admissions to universities. Of the remaining portion of students, a very large number are capable and have the ability to pursue higher studies. It is to these that ADYAPANA wishes to lend a helping hand creating a ‘Passport to your future’. It offers virtually scores of options to map out nationally and internationally available career pathways according to their capabilities, choices and financial and other resources. What is more is that all these are available under one roof with knowledgeable guidance during the most appropriate time of the year.

ADYAPANA is privileged to have highly reputed Sponsors in the field of higher education. Gold Sponsors are Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT), International College of Business and Technology (ICBT) and Aspirations Education. The organizations sponsoring are known to be top notches in their own fields. Parents and students seeking educational guidance are fortunate in having universities from Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK, Malaysia, Singapore and India directly participating at the exhibition. In addition the Australian Government Trade and Investment Development Agency will have an Australian Pavilion. This is to enhance and promote the country as a destination for higher educational facilities and training. Navitas Group, a world leader in the development and provision of education would emphasize on University programs, English language etc.