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Career Fair Magazine 2024

The Career Fair Team 2024 proudly handed over the Career Fair 2024 Magazine to Senior Professor Nilanthi De Silva, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, on the 26th of November at the Vice-Chancellor's Office.

The symbolic handover of the magazine marked a significant milestone in the journey of the Career Fair Team. This achievement reflects their unwavering commitment to excellence, a spirit of collaboration, and a shared vision to enhance future opportunities for students.

The event was graced by the presence of Senior Professor Dilkushi Wettewe, Director of the Career Guidance Unit, along with Mr. Roshan Rathnayake, Chairperson of Career Fair 2024, and committee members Mr. Thanuj Abeyrathne, Ms. Pabamini Ahangama, and Mr. Kevshan Vinishka, who played instrumental roles in organizing the event. Also in attendance were Mr. K. A. M. Viraj Abeysinghe and Mrs. R. P. A. Minoon Perera, Career Counsellors of the university.

Closing Ceremony of Career Fair 2024

The Closing Ceremony of the Career Fair 2024 organized by the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) was held on the 26th of March 2024 at the K14 Hall of the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Kelaniya . The Career Fair 2024 was entirely organized by the student clubs affiliated with the CGU, the Rotaract Club, the LEO Club, and AIESEC Club .The Career Fair is organized annually with the aim of providing a platform for undergraduates to explore career opportunities in the corporate world by introducing them to potential employers. Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya participated as the Chief Guest of the event while Ms. Shehani Fernando, Senior Executive-HR Strategy, Learning, Culture and Business Partnering at Unilever delivered the keynote speech. Present at the occasion were Senior Professor Dilkushi Wettewe, the Director of the Career Guidance Unit – University of Kelaniya, Deans of the Faculties, academic staff and undergraduates of the University.

Career Fair UoK 2024 - Panel Discussion

The Panel Discussion on "The Impact of AI on Employment and Professional Growth" was held on the 21st of March 2024 coinciding with Career Fair UoK 2024. Panelists were Prof. Ravi Dissanayake (Senior Lecturer) Department of Marketing Management of UoK, Mr. Thilan Sampath - Country Head - Uzabase Inc, Ms. Zahara Ansary -Country Head - AICPA and CIMA and Mr.Tanuj Abeyrathne -Rotaract Club (Moderator). Panel discussion streamed via the Rotaract UoK youtube channel on the 25th 0f March at 7.00pm onwards.

Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsXCNUhUW4I

Career Fair UoK 2024 - Final Open Day hosted by Unilever

Unilever conducted the final open day of the Career Fair UOK 2024 on the 20th of March at the Career Guidance Unit Auditorium (CGU). The interviews were conducted by experts from Unilever. The Open day aims to provide internship opportunities at Unilever for the students of the University of Kelaniya. Shortlisted students from the University of Kelaniya attended the event.

Career Fair Uok 2024 - Open day hosted by DFCC Bank

The Open day of DFCC Bank was held on the 6th of March 2024 as part of the Career Fair 2024 at the CGU premises of the University of Kelaniya. The main aim of the open day was to provide internship opportunities at DFCC Bank for the students of the University of Kelaniya. Shortlisted students from the University of Kelaniya attended the event. Interviews were conducted by experts from DFCC Bank.