Carsons convention

Ramani KANGARAARACHCHI

Industrial attachment for present day undergraduates is the key component which make them employable, Dr B.P. Jayaweera, Wayamba University said at a press conference organised by Carson Cumberbatch PLC at Galle Face Hotel Colombo on Wednesday to announce the third annual undergraduate convention which will be held at the BMICH on September 4.

Director Carson Cumberbatch Ajith Weeratunge, Dr. B.P. Jayaweera and Dr. Chandana Abeysinghe of the University of Ruhuna, Ajith Medis of the University of Kelaniya, Dr. Prasad Wimalaratne of the University of Colombo and General Manager/Group Human Resources of Carson Cumberbatch PLC Bennett Patternott at the conference. Pix. by Wimal Karunathilaka

He said that it was the research that was considered important earlier but it is not so any more because the internships make them more productive and employable.

He stated that none of the Wayamba university graduates have the problem of unemployability.

Director Carsons Management Services Ajith Medis said Carson Cumberbatch facilitates career guidance units of the national universities in its efforts to develop much needed behavioral competencies that would significantly help undergraduates while entering the workplace focusing on entrepreneur skills, making a brand and knowledge economy.Group HR Manager Carsons Bennett Patternott said the third undergraduate Convention would bring 1000 undergraduates together from all national universities in Sri Lanka and a panel of eminent resource persons from the industry will share their experiences in their chosen professions .

The theme of this year will be “Socio economic development through a competent next generation.”