CIMA launches career guidance programme in Kandy

CIMA Kandy recently launched the first in a series of career guidance programmes titled "Business" at the University of Peradeniya. CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) provides an extensive range of learning resources to assist their members with professional development; the "Business" programme is being offered to undergraduates of the University of Peradeniya and has been designed to aid skills development and ultimately increase employability at graduate level.

Picture shows students from all faculties at the career Training Course.

The training sessions were conducted by Sarath Fernando, Director/CEO of Bogawantalawa Plantations Ltd, MD/CEO of Asha Institute of Management and a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Colombo and University of Moratuwa. Attending the opening ceremony were Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, Professor Gamini Abeygunawardane and Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Anura Wickramasinghe. Over 300 students from the faculties of arts, agriculture, veterinary science, engineering, dentistry, and allied health science took part in the programme.

CIMA is seeking active involvement outside of the main market of Colombo to support education in Sri Lanka and directly benefit the student population in smaller communities in aspects of professional development. This year has already witnessed the opening of the first CIMA office outside of Colombo as a first step in this effort.

The CIMA office in Kandy provides high levels of support for CIMA students and is working to raise the standard of training and education in the area. The office coordinates with local schools, universities and CIMA tuition providers to ensure that students get the best hands-on training and employment opportunities, according to a CIMA statement.

Pic by L.B.Senaratne.