Sri Lanka YMCA launched Vocational Training and Career Guidance Programme to train youth in skills that will help them to be gainfully employed or engage in self help ventures.  

Eight YMCAs are conducting the programme-
Akkaraipattu- Plumbing and electrical wiring. Moratuwa- Sewing / dress making classes and computer classes. Negombo- Computer classes, Valaichchenai- Plumbing and electrical wiring, Komari- Cookery and electrical wiring, Point Pedro- Computer classes and electrical wiring, Kalmunai- Plumbing and electrical wiring, Matara- English, computer and music classes.