In collaboration with its partner Arizona State University (ASU), YouLead completed classroom training for  “Master Teacher” candidates from the MSDVT in January. This was the second of a three-part ASU-certified course to develop a cadre of technical and vocational education teachers from the Ministry.  These master teachers will then train all 7,000 of the Ministry’s instructors via a new teacher-training institute USAID is helping to create and also ensure teachers are able to apply what they have learned.  YouLead also conducted a three-day training for inspectors from the National Apprenticeship and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) in January. The training will strengthen communication and negotiation skills as well as improve the development and implementation of on-the-job training opportunities for Sri Lankan youth.