Vocational Education in Sri Lanka was neglected for many years. Traditional forms of education which are academically oriented have been the focus of emphasis. It's only in the 70s when the enormity of the youth and unemployment problem came to light that educationists and the nation took cognisance of the vast potential there is for the development of Vocational Education in Sri Lanka and the need to meet the demands of young people who are anxious to educate themselves for careers which are remunerative and nationally productive.
To offer a good education as well as a specific vocational training and to enable students to gain personal fulfilment as well as a career.
To translate the benefits derived from vocational training so that girls could make a significant contribution to society by selecting careers which will have a lasting impact on society.
To help in some measure to solve the growing unemployment problem.
To provide an educational environment conducive to developing skill and the building up of character essential to personal development and the development of society.
To upgrade and improve training facilities available in Sri Lanka so as to provide employers with skilled personnel to take the place of those who leave the island for jobs abroad, and to meet the needs of development programmes.
To help students be self-employed or to gain employment b y obtaining professional skills.
The Department of Vocational Studies provides good career courses for girls to undertake meaningful work in the community.
