Workshops of the CGU
The Director of Career Guidance Unit made a formal written request from all the Faculties to provide a date and time to have awareness raising programmes related to Career Guidance for all the undergraduates. As a result of this, the below mentioned workshops were conducted based on requests made by certain Departments.
Program 01
Name of the program – Who am I? Where are we going?
Resource person - Mr. Dimuthu Ruwan Piyasena (Former Media Presenter/Associate Director-AIA Insurance Lanka PLC. )
Venue - Sri Dharmaloka Hall - A1
Date - 2019.02.19
Time - 1:00 -3:00p.m
Number of Participants - 700
This special programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit for 1st year Arts students. The resource person of the event was Mr. Dimuthu Ruwan Piyasena, Former Media Presenter, Associate Director -AIA Sri Lanka Academy, AIA Insurance Lanka PLC.
The aim of the event was to give a clear idea about the following to the new students.
· Different possibilities of potential careers,
· Having a purpose for life,
· Core skills to gain an entry to private sector
Program 02
Name of the program – Introductory Session on Mindfulness
Resource person - Dr. S. Mahawithanage (Faculty of Medicine - University of Sri Jayawardhanapura)
Venue - Sri Dharmaloka Hall - A1
Date - 2019.03.20
Time - 7.00 am - 8.30 am
Number of Participants - 206
This workshop was attended by the undergraduates of the Faculty of Science. The Dean of the Faculty of Science, The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the Academic Advisor of the Faculty of Science, The Senior Student Counselor of the Faculty of Science, the Head of the Department of Botany and the career counselors of the Career Guidance Unit participated in this event.
This workshop consisted of various practical activities which provided the students with training to maintain mindfulness. The student feedback confirmed that this workshop was really satisfactory and effective.
Program 03
Name of the program – Graduate Attribute for Employment in the industry
Resource Person – Mr. Sandamal Ranathunga (Deputy General Manager, MAS holdings)
Venue – Sri Dharmaloka Hall - A1
Date: 20th March 2019
Time 9.30am-10.30 pm
Number of Participants. 186
This special programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with Faculty of Science was for all the undergraduates of the Faculty of Science. The resource person of the event was Mr. Sadamal Ranathunga, the Deputy General Manager of Mas Holdings who was also an alumnus of Faculty of Science. The Dean of the Faculty of Science, The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the Head of the Department of Botany, Dr. Nalin Warnajith, Dr. Aruna Wanninyake and Career counsellors participated in this event. This programme was really satisfactory and effective for the students.
Program 04
Name of the program – Developing Leadership & Managing Social Media Related Crimes
Resource Person - Mr. Nishantha Chandrasekara (Superintendent of Police)
Venue – Sri Dharmaloka Hall – A1
Date - 20th March 2019
Time - 11.00am-12.30 pm
Number of Participants - 192
This special programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration Faculty of Science was for all the undergraduates of the Faculty of Science. The resource person of the event was the Superintendent of Police, Mr. Nisantha Chandrasekara who was also an alumnus of Faculty of Science. The Dean of the Faculty of Science, The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the Head of the Department of Botany, Dr. Nalin Warnajith, Dr. Aruna Wanninyake and Career Counsellors participated in this event. This programme was really productive and important for the students. In fact, the value of this kind of programmes is apparent by the requests made by the students to organize programmes of this nature in future.
Program 05
Name of the program – CV Clinic
(How to correctly process a Curriculum – Vitae and Career Path and Career Development)
Resource Person - Mr. Heshan karunarathna (General Manager, The Project Corporations)
Venue – Auditorium Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies.
Date: 27th March 2019
Time 9.00am-12.00 pm
Number of Participants - 67
This workshop was attended by the first year students from the Department of Commerce and Financial Management studies. The CGU Director, the Head of the Department, the coordinator of the workshop Mr. Hashan Wimalasiri, CGU Career Counselors Ms. Sandhaya Amarasinhe and Ms. Subha Rathnayaka also participated in the event. The workshop provided the undergraduates with valuable training on how to design a CV following the latest formats. The Head of the Department noted that the workshop was really productive and fruitful.
Program 06
Name of the program – Developing Thinking patterns.
Resource Person – Mr. Viraj Saman Kumara (Managing Partner of IBT consultants, Chartered Accountants) CEO of online Tax Advisor pvt. Ltd.
Venue – Hall B1 212, Faculty of Science
Date - 28th March 2019
Time - 10.00am-12.00 pm
Number of Participants - 275
This workshop was attended by the first year students from the Department of Mathematics. The CGU Director, the Dean of the Faculty of Science, the Head of the Department, the coordinator of the workshop Dr. Nadeeka Premarathna, CGU Career Counselors Ms. Sandhaya Amarasinhe and Ms. Subha also participated in the event. The workshop provided the undergraduates with a comprehensive understanding of thinking patterns that are useful in leading a successful professional life. The student feedback indicated that this event was really successful.
Program 07
Name of the program – Soft Skills Development.
Resource Person - Ms. I.M. Kanchana Geethani (Human Resource Development Officer)
Venue – Faculty Board Room (Social Science)
Date - 1st of April 2019
Time – 8.00 am-10.00 am
Number of Participants - 80
This workshop was attended by the third and fourth year students from the Department of Geography. The CGU Director, the Head of the Department, the coordinator of the workshop Dr. A.G. Amarasinhe, the Academic Advisor for the Faculty of Social Sciences Dr. Nadeesha Gunawardhana, CGU Career Counselors Ms. Sandhaya Amarasinhe and Ms. Subha Rathnayaka also participated in the event. The importance of such workshops in developing soft skills of students from the Faculty of Social Sciences was emphasized at the event and the students were also provided valuable guidance to develop their professional life.
Program 08
Name of the program - Soft Skills Development focusing on improving Communication and Leadership skills
Resource person - Ms. I.M. Kanchana Geethani (Human Resource Development Officer)
Venue - Laboratory – Department of Botany
Date - 2019.04.08
Time - 9.00am – 11.00 am
Number of Participants - 56
This workshop was conducted for the third year undergraduates of the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science. The resource person of the event was the Human Resource Development Officer Ms. I.M. Kanchana Geethani. The Dean of the Faculty of Science, The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the Head of the Department of Botany, the Coordinator of the event and Career counsellors participated in this event.
Program 09
Name of the program - CV Writing and How to face an Interview
Resource person - Ms. I.M. Kanchana Geethani (Human Resource Development Officer)
Venue - K27 – 203 – Faculty of Social Sciences
Date - 2019.06.11
Time - 8:00 am -10:00 am
Number of Participants - 75
This workshop was conducted for the final year undergraduates of the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Social Science. The resource person of the event was the Human Resource Development Officer Ms. I.M. Kanchana Geethani. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, The Coordinator of the event and Career counsellors participated in this event.
Program 10
Name of the program - Developing Thinking Patterns
Resource person - Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe (Career Guidance counselor)
Venue - K27 – 203 – Faculty of Social Sciences
Date - 2019.06.11
Time - 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Number of Participants - 67
This workshop was conducted for the Third year undergraduates of the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Social Science. The resource person of the event was the Career Guidance Counselor Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the Academic Advisor for the faculty of Social Sciences, The Coordinator of the event and Career counsellors participated in this event.
Program 11
Name of the program – Rapport Building Using NLP Techniques
Resource person - Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe (Career Guidance counselor)
Venue - K27 – 203 – Faculty of Social Sciences
Date - 2019.06.11
Time - 3:00 pm -5:00 pm
Number of Participants -42
This workshop was conducted for the Second year undergraduates of the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Social Science. The resource person of the event was the Career Guidance Counselor Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the Academic Advisor for the faculty of Social Sciences, The Coordinator of the event and Career counsellors participated in this event.
Program 12
Name of the program – Prepare Undergraduates for Industry
Resource person - Dr. Madhawa S. Ranawaka (Corporate Trainer)
Venue - T2 3rd Floor, FCMS
Date - 2019.06.12
Time - 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Number of Participants - 97
This workshop was conducted for the third year undergraduates of the Department of Finance, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies. The resource person of the event was Dr. Madhawa S. Ranawaka the Human Resource Corporate Trainer The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the Coordinator of the event and Career counselors participated in this event.
Program 13
Name of the program – Developing Thinking Patterns
Resource Person - Mr. Jaliya Rathnayaka (Career Guidance Counsellor, Visiting Lecturer SLFI)
Venue – The Auditorium of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies
Date - 2019.06.13
Time – 8:00 am-10:00 am
Number of Participants - 76
This workshop was conducted for the 2nd year undergraduates of the Department of Finance, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies. The resource person of the event was Mr. Jaliya Rathnayaka Career Guidance Counsellor, Visiting Lecturer SLFI. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the Coordinator of the event and Career Counselors participated in this event.
Program 14
Name of the program – Career Path, Career Development & How to Face an Interview
Resource Person - Mr. Nirmal Jayakody (HR Consultant, Former Chief Manager of State Mortgage and Investment Bank)
Venue – B1 212, Faculty of Science
Date - 2019.06.13
Time – 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Number of Participants – 212
This workshop was conducted for the Second year undergraduates of the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science. The resource person of the event was Mr. Nirmal Jayakody HR Consultant. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, Career Guidance Counselors and the Coordinator of the event participated in this event.
Program 15
Name of the program –Developing Thinking Patterns
Resource Person - Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe (Career Guidance Counselor)
Venue – Training Centre- Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.06.15- Saturday
Time - 8.00am- 11.00am
Number of Participants - 8
This special programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit for all the undergraduates of the Coordinating Centre for Students with Disabilities. The resource person of the event was the Career Guidance Counselor, Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the Director of the Coordinating Centre for Students with Disabilities, the Interpreter and Trainer Mr. Kelum Indika Samarawickrama and Career counselors participated in this event.
Program 16
Name of the program –CV Writing and How to Face an Interview
Resource Person - Ms. I.M. Kanchana Geethani
Venue – Training Centre- career Guidance Unit
Date: - 2019.06.15- Saturday
Time: - 11.30am – 2.30 pm
Number of Participants - 8
This special programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit for all the undergraduates of the Coordinating Centre for Students with Disabilities.The resource person of the event was the Human Resource Development Officer, Ms. I.M. Kanchana Geethani. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the Director of the Coordinating Centre for Students with Disabilities, the Interpreter and Trainer Mr. Kelum Indika Samarawickrama and Career counselors participated in this event.
Program 17
Name of the programme – CV writing & How to Face an Interview
Resource person - Ms. Renuka Tennakoon (Lecturer of Sri Lanka Foundation Institute.)
Venue - B1 212, Faculty of Science
Date - 2019.06.18
Time - 1:00pm 3:00 pm
Number of Participants - 142
This workshop was conducted for the 3rd year undergraduates of the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science. The resource person of the event was Ms. Renuka Rathnayaka lecturer, SLFI. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, Career Guidance Counsellors and the Coordinator of the event participated in this event.
Program 18
Name of the program – Stress Management
Resource person - Mr. Pradeep Koholanegedara
(Assistant Director, Preventive Education and Training Unit
National Dangerous Drugs Control Board, Global Counselor- NAADAC,
National Trainer – ICAP)
Venue - Main Auditorium, Faculty of Medicine
Date - 2019.06.19
Time - 10:15 am 12:15 pm
Number of Participants - 138
This special programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit for 2nd year undergraduates of the Faculty of Medicine. The resource person of the event was Mr. Pradeep Koholanegedara, Assistant Director, Preventive Education and Training Unit National Dangerous Drugs Control Board, Global Counselor- NAADAC, National Trainer – ICAP. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, Dr. K.A. Savin of the Faculty of Medicine, the academic advisor of the Faculty of Medicine Dr. Lanka Ranveera and the Career counselors participated in this event.
Program 19
Name of the program – Developing Thinking Patterns
Resource person - Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe. (Career Guidance Counselor)
Venue - K2 – 002, Faculty of Social Sciences
Date - 2019.06.19
Time - 3:00pm -5:00 pm
Number of Participants -217
This programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Department of Geography for General 1st year undergraduates of the Department of Geography. The resource person of the event was Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe, the Career Guidance Counselor of the National Career Guidance Association. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, The Coordinator of the Department of Geography and Career counselors participated in this event.
Program 20
Name of the program - “Empower ME” Soft Skills Development programme
Resource person - Mr. Dasun Kodithuwakku (Manager, IT Specialist work study)
Mr. Chamith Premarathne (Human Resource Executive)
Mr. Prageeth Wanigasekara (Executive Group Human Resource)
Venue - Training Centre, Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.06.20
Time - 9:00am -4:00 pm
Number of Participants – 66
A special soft skills development workshop entitled “Empower ME” was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Employee Federation of Ceylon on the 20th June 2019 at the Career Guidance Unit, Training Centre. Undergraduates representing all faculties attended this occasion and one of the highlights of the event was the attendance of 8 students from the Faculty of Medicine. This programme was helpful for the development of the soft skills of the undergraduates and to offer guidance and to create awareness of opportunities related to their career. All the participants were provided with a valuable certificate.
Program 21
Name of the programme – Developing Thinking Patterns
Resource person - Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe- (Career Guidance Counselor)
Venue - Training Centre- Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.06.24
Time - 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Number of Participants -18
This programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education for Special 1st ,2nd and 3rd year undergraduates of the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education. The resource person of the event was Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe, the Career Guidance Counselor of the National Career Guidance Association. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, The Coordinator of the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education and Career counselors participated in this event.
Program 22
Name of the programme – Success Skills
Resource person - Dr. P. N. Meegaswaththe (Trainer-Public Sector)
Venue - k3 209, Department of Sociology
Date - 2019.06.24
Time - 1:00 pm 3:00 pm
Number of Participants -207
This programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Department of Sociology for Final year undergraduates of the Department of Sociology. The resource person of the event was Dr. P.N. Meegaswaththe, the Trainer of the Public Sector. The Vice Chancellor, The Deputy Vice Chancellor, The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, The Head of the Department of Sociology and Career counselors participated in this event.
Program 23
Name of the programme – Focusing on Entrepreneur field after the Graduation
Resource person - Mr. Viraj Saman Kumara (Managing Partner of IBT consultants, Chartered Accountants, CEO of online Tax Advisor pvt. Ltd.)
Venue - A11 301, Faculty of Science
Date - 2019.06.25
Time - 8:00am - 10:00am
Number of Participants - 17
This workshop conducted by the Career Guidance Unit for final year undergraduates of the Software Engineering Teaching Unit. The resource person of the event was Mr. Viraj Saman Kumara, Managing Partner of IBT Consultants. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the academic advisor of the Faculty of Science Dr. Nalin Warnajith, Mr. Tiroshan Madhushanka coordinator of the event and the Career counselor Ms. Subha Rathnayaka participated in this event.
Program 24
Name of the programme – Soft Skills Development
Resource person - Dr. Chandima Gayathri Wijesundara (Senior Lecturer)
Venue - Training Centre, Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.06.25
Time - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Number of Participants - 32
This programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Department of History for Final year undergraduates of the Department of History. The resource person of the event was Dr. Chandima Gayathri Wijesundara, Senior Lecturer-University of Ruhuna. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, The Head of the Department of History and Career counselors participated in this event.
Program 25
Name of the programme – CV Writing and How to face an Interview
Resource person - Ms. I.M. Kanchana Geethani (Human Resource Development officer)
Venue - Training Centre- Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.06.25
Time - 1:00pm - 3:00 pm
Number of Participants -29
This programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Department of History for Final year undergraduates of the Department of History. The resource person of the event was Ms. I.M. Kanchana Geethani. Human Resource Development Officer. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit and Career counselors participated in this event.
Program 26
Name of the program – Communication skills, CV Writing & How to face an interview?
Resource person - Mrs. Priyanka Perera
(Entrepreneur, Trainer, former Brand Manager- Corporate)
Venue - A7 4th floor, Faculty of Science
Date - 2019.06.26
Time - 10:15 am 12:15 pm
Number of Participants - 44
This workshop conducted by the Career Guidance Unit for final year undergraduates of the Department of Microbiology. The resource person of the event was Ms. Priyanka Perera, Entrepreneur, Trainer and the former Brand Manager- Corporate. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, The Head of the Department of Microbiology Dr. (Ms.) G.D.D.K. Gunasena, Senior Lecturer (Mr.) E.A.A.D. Edirisinghe and the Career Counselors participated in this event.
Program 27
Name of the programme - Success Skills
Resource person - Ms. Priyanka Perera
(Entrepreneur, Trainer, former Brand Manager-Corporate)
Venue - K3-209
Date - 2019.06.27
Time - 10:00am 12:00pm
Number of Participants - 46
This workshop conducted by the Career Guidance Unit for final year undergraduates of the Department of Sociology. The resource person of the event was Ms. Priyanka Perera, Entrepreneur, Trainer and the former Brand Manager-Corporate. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, The Head of the Department of Sociology Dr. (Mr.) D.M. Ubesekara, Dr. Nadeesha Gunawaradhane and the Career counselors participated in this event.
Program 28
Name of the programme – Rapport Building Using NLP Techniques
Resource person - Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe (Career Guidance Counselor)
Venue - Training Centre- Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.07.05
Time - 8:00 am 10:00 am
Number of Participants -27
This programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Department of Library and Information Science for Special 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates of the Department of Library and Information Science. The resource person of the event was Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe, the Career Guidance Counselor of the National Career Guidance Association. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, The Coordinator of the Department of Library and Information Science and Career counselors participated in this event.
Program 29
Name of the programme – CV Writing and How to face an Interview
Resource person - Ms. I.M. Kanchana Geethani – (Human Resource Development Officer)
Venue - Training Centre- Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.07.05
Time - 10:00 am 12:00 pm
Number of Participants -23
This programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Department of Library and Information Science for Special 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates of the Department of Library and Information Science.The resource person of the event was Ms. I.M. Kanchana Geethani – Human Resource Development Officer. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, The Coordinator of the Department of Library and Information Science and Career counselors participated in this event.
Program 30
Name of the programme - “Entrepreneurship Caravan” - Venture Frontier Lanka “How to think differently about businesses you will start”
resource Persons -
1. Dr. Sulochana Segera – Founder/Chairperson – Women in Management
2. Mr. Buwaneka de Silva – Deputy Chairman – SEF
3. Mr. Heminda Jayaweera – COO – SLINTEC – Co-founder Venture Frontier Lanka
4. Mr. Niroshan Madampitige – Head of Delivery and Agile Coach – Gopstars
Venue: A 7 4th floor, Faculty of Science
Date: 2019-07-05
Time: 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Number of participants: 175
Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with Venture Frontier Lanka organized a special workshop in order to offer guidance and motivate the undergraduates of the University of Kelaniya towards the field of entrepreneurship. The event was co-sponsored by the two students’ associations, Inventor Club and IMSSA (Industrial Management Science Students’ Association). The workshop was held on the 05th July 2019 from 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. on the 4th floor of the A 7 Building of the Faculty of Science. 175 undergraduates representing of the faculty of Science participated in this event. The student feedback indicated that these programs were really productive for the students.
Program 31
Name of the program – How to Face an Interview?
Resource person - Ms. Nimali Ranaweera (Head of the HR Department at UB Finance Co Ltd.)
Venue - Training Centre, Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.07.08
Time - 08:00am 10:00 am
Number of Participants - 17
This programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit for undergraduates of the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education. The resource person of the event was Ms. Nimali Ranaweera, Head of the HR Department at UB Finance CO Ltd. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the coordinator of the event Senior Lecturer (Ms.) Anoma Rathnayaka, Career Counselors participated in this event.
Program 32
Name of the program – Professional CV writing & How to Face an Interview
Resource persons - Mr. Shehan Kumar (Senior Manager, Pearson Lanka (Pvt) Ltd)
Mr. Athul Lokuhandhi (Technical Lead, Pearson Lanka (Pvt) Ltd)
Venue - A 7 308, Faculty of Science
Date - 2019.07.12
Time - 12:00 pm 02:00 pm
Number of Participants - 127
This programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in Collaboration with the Department of Statistic & Computer Science, for undergraduates of the Department Statistics & Computer Science. The resource persons of the event were Mr. Shehan Kumar (Senior Manager Pearson Lanka (Pvt) Ltd) and Athul Lokuhandhi (Technical Lead, Pearson Lanka (Pvt) Ltd). The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the coordinator of the event Dr. Sachintha Pitigala, Career counsellors participated in this event. This programme was really satisfactory and effective for the students. The student feedback indicated that this programme was really productive for the students. Venue - A 7 308, Faculty of Science, Date-2019.07.12, Time-12:00pm 02:00pm, Number of Participants 127.
Program 33
Name of the program – ‘Introducing methods for earning money by selling our talents on freelancer websites’
Resource Person – Mr. Isuru Ariyawansha (Managing Director, Indeepa Design and Information Technology.)
Venue – A11 301, Faculty of Science
Date - 2019.07.12
Time – 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Number of Participants - 35
This workshop was conducted for the 2nd & 3rd year undergraduates of Software Engineering Teaching Unit. The resource person of the event was Mr. Isuru Ariyawansha, Managing Director, Indeepa Design and Information Technology. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, the Coordinator of the event Dr. Nalin Warnajith and Career counsellors participated in this event. The student feedback indicated that this program was really productive for the students. Venue – A11 301, Faculty of Science. Date - 2019.07.12, Time – 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, Number of Participants – 35.
Program 34
Name of the program – How to achieve fulfilling careers
Resource Person – Mr. Sahan Sudheera, Assistant Manager Operations & Ms. Sevanthi Pillai, Senior Executive Human Resource Development of MAS Intimates Siluets Pvt. Ltd
Venue – A11 301, Faculty of Science
Date - 2019.07.12
Time – 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Number of Participants - 215
A special programme was organized by the Career Guidance Unit of the University of Kelaniya in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics for all undergraduates studying Physical Sciences on the 12th July 2019 from 4.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. in the A7 4th floor hall in the Faculty of Science. The objective of the programme was to motivate the students to develop the necessary skills and talents to have a successful career in the private sector after completing their university education. The topic of the programme was “How to achieve fulfilling careers” and the resource persons were Mr. Sahan Sudheera, Assistant Manager Operations and Ms. Sevanthi Pillai, Senior Executive Human Resource Development of MAS Intimates Siluets Pvt. Ltd. 215 undergraduates studying Physical Sciences attended the event and their feedback indicated that the programme was really helpful for their career development.
The Head of the Department of Mathematics, along with the staff of the department, Dr. Nalin Warnajith and Career counselors participated in the programme.
Program 36
Name of the programme – Upadhidhari Vyawasayaka Udanaya – 2018
Grant Awarding Ceremony
Resource person - Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen – Minister of the Ministry of Industry,Commerce,Resettlement of protracted Displaced persons,Co-operative Development,Skills Development,Vocational Training
- Hon Buddhika Pathirana – State Minister of the Ministry of Industry,Commerce,Resettlement of protracted Displaced persons,Co-operative Development,Skills Development,Vocational Training
Venue - Vocational Training Authority - Narahenpita
Date - 2019.08.30
Time - 2.00 pm - 6:00 pm
Number of Participants - 18
The event was held at the Vocational Training Authority in Narahenpita on 30th August 2019 under the patronage of Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Resettlement of protracted Displaced persons, Co-operative Development, Skills Development, Vocational Training and Hon. Buddika Pathirana State Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Resettlement of protracted Displaced persons, Co-operative Development, Skills Development, Vocational Training. The Career Counselors of University of Kelaniya also participated for this event.
Program 37
Name of the program - “pick work”
Resource person - Mr. Dasun Kodithuwakku (Manager, IT Specialist work study)
Venue - Atlas Company, Peliyagoda branch
Date - 2019.10.08
Time - 9:00 am -01:00 pm
Number of Participants - 15
A special soft skills development workshop entitled “pick work” was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Employee Federation of Ceylon on the 8th October 2019 at Atlas Company, Peliyagoda branch. This programme was helpful for the development of the soft skills of the undergraduates and to offer guidance and to create awareness of opportunities related to their career. All the participants were provided with a valuable certificate.
Program 38
Name of the programme – C V writing and How to face an interview
Resource person - Ms. Kanchana Geethani- (Human Resource Development Officer)
Venue - Training Centre- Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.10.30
Time - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Number of Participants - 28
This programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Department of Fine Arts for final year undergraduates of the Department of Fine Arts . The resource person of the event was Ms. Kanchana Geethani - Human Resource Development Officer. The career counselors also participated in this event.
Program 39
Name of the program - Awareness Program of “Upadidhari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” National Enterprise Development Authority
Resource person - Ms. Priyanga Serasinghe (Enterprise Promoion Officer)
Ms. Thakshila Priyanthi (Enterprise Development Officer)
Venue - Training Centre, Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.11.01
Time - 9:00am -11:00 am
Number of Participants – 82
A special workshop entitled “Upadhidari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the National Enterprise Development Authority on the 01st N0vember 2019 at the Career Guidance Unit, Training Centre. Undergraduates and pass out students representing Commerce and Management, Social sciences, Humanities and Science faculties attended this workshop. The objective of this program is to encourage graduates for business and self-employment.
Program 40
Name of the program - 1st Workshop of “Upadidhari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” National Enterprise Development Authority
Resource person - Ms. Priyanga Serasinghe (Enterprise Promoion Officer)
Mr. H.M.J.K.Chandrasena (Enterprise Development Officer)
Ms. Thakshila Priyanthi (Enterprise Development Officer)
Venue - Training Centre, Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.11.09
Time - 9:00am -4:00 pm
Number of Participants – 71
A special workshop entitled “Upadhidari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the National Enterprise Development Authority on the 09th N0vember 2019 at the Career Guidance Unit, Training Centre. Undergraduates and pass out students representing Commerce and Management, Social sciences, Humanities and Science faculties attended this workshop. The objective of this program is to encourage graduates for business and self-employment.
This was the first training session of Upadidhari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” program. It was theoretically and practically explained to undergraduates how to run a business. Priyanga Serasinghe (Enterprise Promoion Officer),Mr. H.M.J.K.Chandrasena (Enterprise Development Officer) and Ms. Thakshila Priyanthi (Enterprise Development officer) participated in this program representing NEDA. Career counselors were also present at the workshop.
Program 41
Name of the program - 2nd Workshop of “Upadidhari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” National Enterprise Development Authority
Resource person - Ms. Priyanga Serasinghe (Enterprise Promoion Officer)
Ms. Thakshila Priyanthi (Enterprise Development
Officer )
Venue - Training Centre, Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.11.10
Time - 9:00am -4:00 pm
Number of Participants – 67
A special workshop entitled “Upadhidari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the National Enterprise Development Authority on the 10th N0vember 2019 at the Career Guidance Unit, Training Centre. Undergraduates and pass out students representing Commerce and Management, Social sciences, Humanities and Science faculties attended this workshop. The objective of this program is to encourage graduates for business and self-employment.
This was the second training session of Upadidhari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” program. It was theoretically and practically explained to undergraduates how to run a business. On second day undergraduates were devided into groups and directed to conducted a business. All the members made a presentation about their business and finally the best teams were selected.
Ms.Priyanga Serasinghe (Enterprise Promoion Officer) and Ms. Thakshila Priyanthi (Enterprise Development officer) participated in this program representing NEDA. Career counselors were also present at the workshop.
Program 42
Name of the programme – Communication Skills
Resource person - Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe- (Career Guidance Counselor)
Venue - Training Centre- Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.11.13
Time - 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Number of Participants -36
This programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies for undergraduates of the Department of Sanskrit and Eastern Studies. The resource person of the event was Mr. Madhura Jayasinghe, the Career Guidance Counselor of the National Career Guidance Association. This programme was helpful for the development of the soft skills of the undergraduates and to offer guidance and to create awareness of opportunities related to their career.
Program 43
Name of the program - “Grooming workshop” Special workshop of Career Fair 2019
Resource person - Ms. Yureni Noshika ( Sri Lankan Artist )
Venue - Auditorium – Faculty of Social Sciences
Date - 2019.11.19
Time - 3:30 pm -5:30 pm
Number of Participants – 130
A special workshop entitled “Grooming ” was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) on the 19th November 2019 at the Auditorium of Faculty of Social sciences. This is the first workshop of a series of awareness programs to coincide with the Career Fair in 2019. Undergraduates representing all faculties attended this event. The resource person of the event was Ms.Yureni Noshika, the well known Artist and Modeler in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Jayantha Munasinghe - The Director of CGU , Dr. Asanka Pallewatta - Career Guidance Advisor of the Faculty of Computing and Technology , Dr. Nalin Warnajith – Career Guidance Advisor of the faculty of Science , Career Counselors , CGU staff members and members of the Organizing committee of Career Fair participated in this workshop.
This Grooming Session was helpful for the development of the soft skills of the undergraduates and to offer guidance and to create awareness of opportunities related to their career.
Program 44
Name of the program - “CV writing and LinkedIn for professionals” Special workshop of Career Fair 2019
Resource person - Ms. Keshavi Puswewala (HR Business partner, Unilever Sri Lanka )
Venue - Auditorium – Faculty of Social Sciences
Date - 2019.11.22
Time - 3:30 pm -5:30 pm
Number of Participants – 180
A special workshop entitled “CV writing and LinkedIn for professionals” was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) on the 22nd November 2019 at the Auditorium of Faculty of Social sciences. This is the second workshop of a series of awareness programs to coincide with the Career Fair in 2019. Undergraduates representing all faculties attended this event. The resource person of the event was Ms.Keshavi Puswewala (HR Business partner, Unilever Sri Lanka )
Dr.Nadeesha Gunawardhana - Career Guidance Advisor of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Nalin Warnajith – Career Guidance Advisor of the faculty of Science , Career Counselors , CGU staff members and members of the Organizing committee of Career Fair participated in this workshop.
This workshop was helpful for the development of the soft skills of the undergraduates and to offer guidance and to create awareness of opportunities related to their career.
Program 45
Name of the program - 3rd Workshop of “Upadidhari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” National
Enterprise Development Authority.
Resource person - Ms. Priyanga Serasinghe (Enterprise Promoion Officer)
Ms. Wasanthi K. Senasinghe (Enterprise Development Officer
Divisional Secretariet , Gampaha )
Venue - Training Centre, Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.11.24
Time - 9:00am -4:00 pm
Number of Participants – 68
A special workshop entitled “Upadhidari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the National Enterprise Development Authority on the 24th N0vember 2019 at the Career Guidance Unit, Training Centre. Undergraduates and pass out students representing Commerce and Management, Social sciences, Humanities and Science faculties attended this workshop. The objective of this program is to encourage graduates for business and self-employment.
This was the third training session of Upadidhari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” program. It was theoretically and practically explained to undergraduates how to run a business. During this day they discussed how to prepare a business plan. The business experience of one of pass out student who received financial assistance in 2018 was discussed this day. Priyanga Serasinghe (Enterprise Promoion Officer),Ms. Wasanthi K. Senasinghe (Enterprise Development Officer) participated in this program representing NEDA. Career counselors were also present at the workshop.
Program 46
Name of the program - 1st Workshop of “Oba Asirimath” - Undergraduate program
Resource person - Ms. Nilanthi Perera (Career Guidance Officer)
Ms. Rupika Kannangara (Career Guidance Officer)
Mr. W.M.G. Bandara ( Human Resource Development Officer )
(Divisional Secretariet , Gampaha )
Venue - Training Centre, Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.11.26
Time - 9:00am -4:00 pm
Number of Participants – 40
A special workshop entitled “Oba Asirimath – Undergraduate program” was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the District Secretariat of Gampaha on the 26th N0vember 2019 at the Career Guidance Unit, Training Centre. Department of Manpower and Employment Sponsored this program. Undergraduates representing Social Sciences, Humanities and Computing and Technology faculties attended this workshop. The objective of this program is to Develop knowledge, skills and attitudes of undergraduates.
This was the First session of “Oba Asirimath” program. The first day discussed strategies for achieving a life purposes and achieving goals. Resource persons tried to create awareness among students through various activities. Ms. Nilanthi Perera (Career Guidance Officer) Ms. Rupika Kannangara (Career Guidance Officer) Mr. W.M.G. Bandara ( Human Resource Development Officer ) participated in this program representing District Secretariat, Gampaha. Career counselors were also present at the workshop.
Program 47
Name of the program - 2nd Workshop of “Oba Asirimath” - Undergraduate program
Resource person - Ms. Nilanthi Perera (Career Guidance Officer)
Ms. Rupika Kannangara (Career Guidance Officer)
(Divisional Secretariet , Gampaha )
Venue - Training Centre, Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.11.27
Time - 9:00am -4:00 pm
Number of Participants – 37
A special workshop entitled “Oba Asirimath – Undergraduate program” was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the District Secretariat of Gampaha on the 26th November 2019 at the Career Guidance Unit, Training Centre. Department of Manpower and Employment Sponsored this program. Undergraduates representing Social Sciences, Humanities and Computing and Technology faculties attended this workshop. The objective of this program is to Develop knowledge, skills and attitudes of undergraduates.
This was the second session of “Oba Asirimath” program. The exercises of restraint and creativity thinking are practiced on this day. Resource persons tried to create awareness among students through various activities. Ms. Nilanthi Perera (Career Guidance Officer) Ms. Rupika Kannangara (Career Guidance Officer)) participated in this program representing District Secretariat, Gampaha. Career counselors were also present at the workshop.
Undergraduates feedback indicated that the programme was really helpful for their Skills development.
Program 48
Name of the program - 3rd Workshop of “Oba Asirimath” - Undergraduate program
Resource person - Ms. Nilanthi Perera (Career Guidance Officer)
Ms. Rupika Kannangara (Career Guidance Officer)
Mr. W.M.G. Bandara ( Human Resource Development Officer )
(Divisional Secretariet , Gampaha )
Venue - Training Centre, Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.11.28
Time - 9:00am -4:00 pm
Number of Participants – 37
A special workshop entitled “Oba Asirimath – Undergraduate program” was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the District Secretariat of Gampaha on the 26th November 2019 at the Career Guidance Unit, Training Centre. Department of Manpower and Employment Sponsored this program. Undergraduates representing Social Sciences, Humanities and Computing and Technology faculties attended this workshop. The objective of this program is to Develop knowledge, skills and attitudes of undergraduates.
This was the third session of “Oba Asirimath” program. On this day, exercises on self-examination and identification of the working world were conducted. Resource persons tried to create awareness among students through various activities. Mr. Rohana Kithsiri ( Additional District Secretary ) Ms. Nilanthi Perera (Career Guidance Officer) Ms. Rupika Kannangara (Career Guidance Officer) Mr. W.M.G. Bandara (Human Resource Development Officer ) participated in this program representing District Secretariat, Gampaha. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit and Career counselors were also present at the workshop.
Undergraduates feedback indicated that the programme was really helpful for their Skills and career development.
Program 49
Name of the program - 4th Workshop of “Upadidhari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” National Enterprise Development Authority.
Resource person - Ms. Priyanga Serasinghe (Enterprise Promoion Officer)
Mr. H.M.J.K.Chandrasena (Enterprise Development
Officer )
Venue - Training Centre, Career Guidance Unit
Date - 2019.12.03
Time - 9:00am -4:00 pm
Number of Participants – 64
A special workshop entitled “Upadhidari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the National Enterprise Development Authority on the 03rd November 2019 at the Career Guidance Unit, Training Centre. Undergraduates and pass out students representing Commerce and Management, Social sciences, Humanities and Science faculties attended this workshop. The objective of this program is to encourage graduates for business and self-employment.
This was the fourth training session of Upadidhari Vyawasayaka Udanaya” program. It was theoretically and practically explained to undergraduates how to run a business. During this day they discussed their own business plan and prizes were awarded to the winners of the best business choice competition held at the second workshop.
Priyanga Serasinghe (Enterprise Promotion Officer), Mr.H.M.J.K.Chandrasena (Enterprise Development Officer ) participated in this program representing NEDA. The Director of the Career Guidance unit and Career counselors were also present at the workshop
Program 50
Name of the program - “Career key Test” Special workshop of Career Fair 2019
Resource persons - 1. Mr.Jaliya Rathnayake ( Career Guidance Counselor/ President of National
Career Guidance Association – NCGA )
2. Mr.Madura Jayasinghe ( Career Guidance Counselor/ Chief Organizer of
National Career Guidance Association – NCGA )
3. Ms.Kanchana Geethani ( Human Resource Development Officer- Divisional
Secretariet – Kelaniya )
4. Ms. Chandima Rodrigo ( Career Guidance Counselor/ Treasurer of
National Career Guidance Association – NCGA )
5. Ms. Gayana Piyasena ( Secretary of National Career Guidance Association )
Venue - Dharmaloka Hall –University of Kelaniya
Date - 2019.12.03
Time - 3:30 pm -8:30 pm
Number of Participants – 107
A special workshop entitled “Career key Test” was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) on the 03rd December 2019 at Sri Dharmaloka Hall. This is the third workshop of a series of awareness programs to coincide with the Career Fair in 2019. Undergraduates representing all faculties attended this event. The resource persons of the event were officers of National Career Guidance Association ( NCGA ).
Mr. Jayantha Munasinghe - The Director of CGU , Dr. Asanka Pallewatta - Career Guidance Adviser of the Faculty of Computing and Technology , Dr. Nalin Warnajith – Career Guidance Adviser of the faculty of Science , Career Counselors , CGU staff members and members of the Organizing committee of Career Fair participated in this workshop.
Through this workshop; the career interests, strengths and weaknesses, marketable skills and values of the undergraduates were identified. This Session was helpful for the development of the soft skills of the undergraduates and to offer guidance and to create awareness of opportunities related to their career.
Program 51
Name of the program – Mock Interviews
Resource person - Ms. Shevanti Pillai, Senior Executive, Human Resources Development at MAS, Mr. Haritha Perera, Head of HR, Brandix Casual Wear, Mr. Malith Jayasinghe, Director- Lesova Holdings Founder, Mr. Rovina Vandersay, Assistant Manager People Development at Nestle Lanka.
Venue - Management Faculty reference library
Date - 2019.12.04
Time - 10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Number of Participants - 67
This program was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit with the objective of providing a platform for the undergraduates in all five faculties at the university to explore career opportunities in the corporate world. Ms. Shevanti Pillai, Senior Executive, Human Resources Development at MAS, Mr. Haritha Perera, Head of HR, Brandix Casual Wear, Mr. Malith Jayasinghe, Director- Lesova Holdings Founder, Mr. Rovina Vandersay, Assistant Manager People Development at Nestle Lanka were served as the resource persons of the program. The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, Mr. Jayantha Munasinghe, and Dr. Nalin Warnajith representing the Faculty of Science participated in the event. The program was helpful to get an experience for undergraduates, in the area of ‘How to face an Interview’.
Program 52
Name of the program – Personality Development Development and Identifying Different Personalities
Resource person - Dr.(Mrs.) BTSDP Kannangara, Head, Department of Plant & Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya
Venue - B1 212
Date - 2019.12.06
Time - 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Number of Participants - 76
This program was conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics for the first year Applied Mathematics undergraduates. Dr.(Mrs.) BTSDP Kannangara, Head, Department of Plant & Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya was served as the resource person of the program and has delivered a lecture on ‘Personality Development and Identifying Different Personalities’. The program was helpful for the development of soft skills of undergraduates, in the area of team building, leadership, communication as well as conflict resolution which leads the strengthening of the career opportunities of undergraduates.
Program 53
Name of the programme – Inspiring the Next Generation – Career Fair 2019
Resource person - 34 Companies
Venue - Sri Dharmaloka Hall
Date - 2019.12.13
Time - 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Number of Participants - 325
The Career Fair 2019 organized by the Career Guidance Unit of University of Kelaniya was ceremoniously launched on the 13th December 2019 at Sri Dhramaloka Hall. This is an iconic event of the university calendar as it is organized with the aim of creating career opportunities for the undergraduates by introducing potential employers and by providing the undergraduates with professional exposure.
The ceremony started with the welcoming of the Vice Chancellor and other distinguished guests and the first item of the event was the launching of the Career Fair 2019 magazine. It was held at Auditorium, Department of Industrial Management in the Faculty of Science. The occasion was graced by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, Professor D.M. Semasinghe and Director of the Career Guidance Unit. Deans of the Faculties of Commerce and Management Studies, Science, Humanities and Graduate Studies, Senior student counselor, Academic and Non academic staff members, Career counselors and Heads of the several companies participated in this event.
This was followed by the most important item of Career Fair 2019, which was the conducting of interviews for undergraduates seeking employment opportunities by representatives and officials from the co-operate sector and other institutes. 34 companies took part in this A total number of 325 undergraduates participated in the interviews, representing all faculties except the Faculty of Medicine.
Program 54
Name of the program – TripleE - Educate, Empower, Employ
Resource person / Company - Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), Colombo
Venue - DIMO, No. 800, Colombo 14
Date - 2019.12.17
Time - from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Number of Participants - 15
DIMO's newest knowledge sharing initiative program was conducted by DIMO in collaboration with the Employer's Federation of Ceylon and the Career Guidance Unit of the University of Kelaniya; TripleE - Educate, Empower, Employ. This was designed for undergraduates to collaborate with professionals and gain expert knowledge on the current trends and key techniques to thrive in this revolutionary world of business.
Through this initiative DIMO looking forward to:
· Maximise the professional development of students following tertiary education in the island by exposing them to the reality of work beyond what they learn in their academics
· Elevate the quality of employment outcomes by inculcating business acumen through constant dialog around the key facets of business.
The program was helpful for the development of soft skills of undergraduates, in the area of Marketing, IT and Entrepreneurship, team building and leadership. In addition to the workshop, students also gained an opportunity to explore DIMO as an organization.
Program 55
Name of the programme – How to face an Interview
Resource person - Mr. Shehan Kumar– Senior Manager, Pearson Lanka ( pvt. ) Ltd.
Venue - MBA Hall – Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies
Date - 2019.12.18
Time - 1.00 pm -4:00 pm
Number of Participants -69
This programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Department of Marketing and Management for undergraduates of the Department of Marketing and Management. The resource person of the event was Mr. Shehan Kumar– Senior Manager, Pearson Lanka ( pvt. ) Ltd.The academic Career Guidance Advisor of the faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, The Coordinator of the Department of Marketing and Management and Career counsellors participated in this event. The student feedback indicated that this programme was really productive for the students.
Program 56
Name of the programme - Prepare Undergraduates for Industry
Resource person - Mr. Viraj Saman Kumara – Managing Partner of IBT Consultants
( Chartered Accountants )
Venue - A 11 ,307 – Micro Building - Faculty of Science
Date - 2019.12.20
Time - 1.00 pm -3:00 pm
Number of Participants -31
This programme conducted by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Department of Plant and Molecular Biology for undergraduates of the Department of Plant and Molecular Biology. The resource person of the event was Mr. Viraj Saman Kumara ,Managing Partner of IBT Consultants ( Chartered Accountants). The Director of the Career Guidance Unit, The Coordinator and the Lecturers of the Department of Plant and Molecular Biology and Career counsellors participated in this event. The student feedback indicated that this programme was really productive for the students.
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