Career Guidance Unit

University of Colombo, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

A Career Development Programme for all students of the Faculties of Arts, Science, Management and Finance and Law and Sri Palee Campus will be held on 2 September 2004 at the New Arts Theatre. However the numbers will be restricted due to the limited space in the NAT. A team of  resource persons from Sampath Bank will conduct the programme. The tentative programme is given below

Career Development Programme

Career Guidance Unit, University of Colombo

2^nd September 2004 at NAT

8.30 a.m.          - Arrival of the Invitees

8.40 a.m.          - Welcome Address by the Director

                             Dr. K. M. Nalin de Silva

8.50 a.m.          - Address by the Vice Chancellor

                            Professor Tilak Hettiarachchi

9.00 a.m.          - Address by the CEO of Sampath Bank

                           Mr. Anil Amarasuriya

                            “Introduction to the Programme”

9.30 a.m.          - Mr. Aravinda Perera, Deputy General Manager

                       “Private sector expectations of graduates”

10.20 a.m    - Refreshments

10.30 a.m.        - Mr. G. Widanapathirana, Assistant General Manager

                     “How to be a quality  graduate with the right                                                          mindset for the world of work"

11.30 .m.          - Mr. Lalith Weragoda, People Development Manager

                       “How to set up  a personal development plan” 

12.30 p.m.        - Discussion

This Programme was postponed due to the closure of the University. New Date will be notified later.