VanniTech, Kilinochchi – June 28th, 2007:Vanni Institute of Technology (VanniTech), an advanced technological institute in the heart of Vanni, held the convocation of its third batch of graduates, who have successfully completed their one year high-technological study programs such as Computer Networking and Communications, Database Applications Development, Electronics and Web based Applications Development with Project Management and Business English to uplift the standard of the war-torn North-East region with their expertise, here in Kilinochchi. 47 students hailing from several districts of the North-East of Sri Lanka graduated.
Graduates and faculty members of VanniTech with guest of honor
The graduates received their Diplomas at the convocation ceremony held on June 28, 2007, at 10:30 AM, at the Kilinochchi Cultural Hall. Among them 6 graduates were honored with the “Outstanding Performance Award” for their outstanding academic performance by Mr. R. Nanthakumaran, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus, University of Jaffna.
Mr. R. Nanthakumaran, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus, University of Jaffna., was the guest of honor at the ceremony with Mr. K. Thayapararajh, President of VanniTech, presiding. Parents, former graduates, local community officials, administrative and INGO/NGO officials were also invited. Mr. N. Thamilanpan, officer-in-charge, Voice of Tigers, lit the traditional oil lamp.
Mr. R. Nanthakumaran, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus, University of Jaffna issuing the certificate
Mr. S. P. Thamilchchelvan, Head of the political wing of LTTE, who was the special guest at the ceremony, congratulated the passing out graduates and requested them to share their high-tech expertise towards the technological advancement of the Tamil Nation. Citing the continuous support given by the International Tamil Technical Professionals’ Organization (ITTPO) to VanniTech in producing high-tech graduates, he added that the Tamil expatriates have always had their heart and soul to commit themselves towards the technological development of their motherland. He also highly appreciated the VanniTech staff and its graduates for contributing significantly in developing the young generations’ career.
Mr. S. P. Thamilchchelvan, Head of Political Wing, LTTE delivering the special guest speech
Mr. K. Thayapararajh, President of VanniTech, admired the graduates for their endeavor and emphasized that the graduates should be responsible in building up the motherland technically. He was followed by Mr. K. Jayakulan, one of the Board of Directors of VanniTech, who read out the Board of Directors’ message in which he owed his gratitude to ITTPO on behalf of the Tamil community and appealed to them to extend their support to build VanniTech as a world class university. Then the congratulatory message of ITTPO was read by a faculty member. Eventually the guest of honor, Mr. R. Nanthakumaran, Dean, who after congratulating the new graduates, said that measures should be taken to offer 4 year degree courses in high-tech disciplines because, VanniTech is the only sole institute in the North-East of Sri Lanka producing technical professionals to fulfill our industrial needs efficiently.
ITTPO, a non-profit charitable organization based in California, USA, established VanniTech on June 23, 2003. The third batch of students was enrolled in July 2005 and they completed their program of studies along with their Field Deployable Projects (FDP) in August 2006. These projects were successfully deployed in the various agencies that sponsored them. The FDP include database, web based, hardware and network solutions for Governmental and Non-Governmental organizations. The graduates also showcased their technology prowess through VanniVision ’06, a two-day exhibition held in September, at the VanniTech campus in Kilinochchi. In the next phase of this institution, it is expected to move to a new 150-acre site in Arivial Nagar in the suburbs of Kilinochchi offering two and four year degrees in high-tech and other fields. The eventual growth path of this Institution is expected to lead to a world-class university.
About VanniTech
VanniTech is an Advanced Technological Institute, and a
registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Kilinochchi,
Sri Lanka. The objective of VanniTech is to generate high-tech
employment in the war torn North-East Sri Lanka and prepare
the people in the region to compete in the global market.
To meet this objective, VanniTech is offering university-level
courses in software development, electronics, and computer
communications in English medium. VanniTech instructors include
local professionals with degrees from highly reputable universities
around the world and international volunteers. VanniTech is
founded and funded by ITTPO. Additional information about
VanniTech can be found at www.vanni.org
and www.ittpo.org.
About ITTPO
ITTPO is an independent, non-profit (501 (c) (3)) organization
in the USA, and an approved Non-Governmental Organization
(NGO) in Sri Lanka. ITTPO based in the Silicon Valley region
of California, was founded in September 2002 to bring the
technical professionals and their supporters around the world
under one organization and offer their technical expertise
for the development of North-East Sri Lanka. ITTPO is funded
by members of the Sri Lankan expatriate community around the
world and other individual well-wishers and organizations.
Additional information about ITTPO can be found at www.ittpo.org
or obtained via email to directors@ittpo.org.
