Rhino Roofing Launches ‘Rhino Academy’ to Bridge Sri Lanka’s Industrial Skills Gap

In a bold move to transform the landscape of technical education and youth employment in Sri Lanka, Rhino Roofing Products Limited has announced the launch of the ‘Rhino Academy.’

The Academy’s launch is deeply symbolic, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Rhino’s late Chairman, Deshamanya A. Y. S. Gnanam.

Throughout his life, Deshamanya A. Y. S. Gnanam was a staunch advocate for the potential of the Sri Lankan youth, believing that with the right discipline and workmanship, they could compete on a global stage.

The Rhino Academy turns that belief into action, offering a platform for the next generation of skilled technical professionals in the industry.

By elevating vocational and technical careers to positions of pride and professional dignity, Rhino is actively working to change the perception of industrial labour.

Through a curriculum that emphasizes both practical mastery and theoretical knowledge, the Academy provides a Launchpad for youth to secure stable, high-value careers, effectively addressing the national priority of skill development.

As many sectors currently grapple with a shortage of technical experts, Rhino Academy serves as a timely strategic intervention designed to nurture skilled

technical professionals.

Central to the Academy’s credibility is its collaboration with prestigious national institutions, including the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) and the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC). By offering certified National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ), Rhino Academy ensures that its students graduate with credentials that are recognized globally, opening doors to lifelong professional growth.

This commitment to certified excellence reflects Rhino’s broader alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically focusing on quality education, decent work, and the reduction of inequalities within the workforce.

The Rhino Academy is a testament to the fact that industrial leadership and social responsibility are inextricably linked. By providing the tools, training, and certification necessary for the youth to thrive, the initiative solidifies the Company’s belief that progress is most meaningful when it creates space for greater social good.

As the first batch of students begins their journey this May, the Academy stands as a beacon of opportunity, proving that a legacy of excellence is best honoured by investing in the people who will build the world of tomorrow.

Source: The morning