EDEX Expo

EDEX Expo is an annual career fair and exhibition in Sri Lanka which is the flagship event of EDEX. 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]

EDEX Expo
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)BMICH, Colombo
Kandy City Center, Kandy
Years active17
Organised byEDEX

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
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  2. EDEX Expo 2012
  3. "EDEX Expo 2012 returns for ninth outing". Archived from the original on 2011-10-28. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
  4. "IT job opportunities at EDEX Expo 2012". Archived from the original on 2012-01-19. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
  5. "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.
  6. ANC Education Platinum Sponsor for EDEX Expo 2012
  7. "ILO partners with EDEX to launch 'EDEX Job Fair 2014'". Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2014-01-09.

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