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Design Your Career

Webinars, Workshops, Short Courses, On the job trainings, Mock Interviews, Leadership Program, Career Mentoring Programs etc. 

Job Placements

Career Fair, Internships, Externships, Full Time/Part Time Job Opportunities, and Job Advertisements. 

Soft Skill Development Course

Soft skills Development Course focuses on personal attributes that enhance an individual's interactions, career prospects and job performance. 

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About us

Career Career Guidance Unit University of Ruhuna..

Career Guidance Unit helps undergraduates to develop their skills and abilities of self-assessment information seeking and decision making required for coping with the needs of complex of world of work & to develop lifelong learning ambitions. University of Ruhuna established the Career Guidance Unit in March 2000 to provide innovative and inclusive support to University of Ruhuna students, supporting their transition from study to future opportunities. We are planning to develop and maintain partnerships with a wide variety of employers and industry professionals to get the inside knowledge and to provide greater development opportunities. Success in career guidance depends on providing up to date information on training & employment opportunities and having a good knowledge of available opportunities in the local and international training market. For that, we plan to run interactive events and training sessions, enabling us to provide an inclusive, comprehensive and accessible careers and employability support.




  • Our

    Vision


     To be the most trusted and empowered career hub bridging the gap between the undergraduate education and the job market expectations 

  • Our 

    Mission

       To assist students to realize their competencies and creativity, and to provide them with appropriate trainings to enhance their employability and to guide them to make optimum decisions on educational and occupational choices in order achieve the future goals of their personal life, academicand professional career in a challenging world of work

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     Story!

Priyanka, A.A.R. (Dr.)

Director 

Message from the Director

I warmly welcome all undergraduates to the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of the University of Ruhuna. Your university life is a crucial period to explore your potential, develop essential skills, and prepare for life beyond graduation. The CGU is here to guide you on this journey, helping you shape a fulfilling career. As the bridge between academia and the professional world, we equip you with career-ready skills through workshops, industry consultations, internships, company visits, and networking sessions. These initiatives ensure you gain practical experience and confidence to navigate the job market successfully. Beyond employability, I encourage you to think about the value you can bring to society. Whether through employment, entrepreneurship, or research. Your career is an opportunity to create a meaningful impact. Stay open to new possibilities, develop a passion for learning, and embrace challenges with confidence. Employers seek graduates who are adaptable, proactive, and ready to make a difference. Take responsibility for your career goals today. The CGU is here to support and empower you in this life-changing journey. Wishing you all success in your future endeavors!

Career Guidance Counselors

Ms. Sujeewa Dilrukshi Vidanagamage

BA (Hons), MA (Sociology), PGD (Counselling),Dip.in Career Counselling(IPC),Dip.in Productivity, MPC

Ms. Pubudu Mallawaarachchi

B.Sc. (Hons.), MA(Sociology)(Ruhuna), National Dip in Career Guidance (SLFI) Dip.in Counselling, Certified NLP Practitioner (IAAP), Reading MHRM(Kelaniya)

Mr.Nilanka Srinath

BA(Hons)(Ruhuna), MA(Kelaniya), MA (B.P.U), PGD in Counselling (Colombo), PGD in Education (OUSL), Royal Pandith (OSS)

Ms.Vindya Welihena

BMS (Hons.) (OUSL), Dip. In Mgmt. (OUSL), National Diploma in Career Guidance (SLFI), Ad. Certi. in Counselling Psychology (CSBM), Certified NLP Practitioner (IAAP)

Mr. Nilantha Kalansuriya

B.Sc (Agri, Ruhuna), MBA (Mkt, Colombo), AMSLIM

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