In a rapidly evolving global economy, the traditional path to career success is undergoing a profound transformation. As someone who’s been tracking employment trends across major markets, I’ve observed a significant shift that every professional, educator, and student should be aware of: the growing emphasis on skills over formal degree subjects. The Great Skills Shift […]
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AI and the Future Jobs: A Guide for Students! Thrive in 2025 and beyond
Are you worried about AI taking away jobs? Wondering how to prepare for your future career? Let’s talk about how to succeed in the AI era. The Traditional Path Traditionally, career preparation meant: While there’s nothing wrong with traditional education, the world is changing rapidly with AI. We need to adapt our approach. The AI […]
Types of careers (Job paths) after O/L and A/L
This post guides you through the diverse career paths available after completing your Ordinary Level (O/L) or Advanced Level (A/L) exams in Sri Lanka. Your O/L results are a stepping stone to many exciting professions. Let’s explore some of the career categories and the types of jobs within each field that you could pursue: Browse […]
A Student’s Guide to Select IT Degree Courses for the Changing Job Market
As a Sri Lankan student eyeing a career in Information Technology, you may not be standing in a promising career environment. Recent global headlines paint a picture of uncertainty: over 98,000 tech employees were laid off by 337 companies in just the first half of 2024. This trend, affecting major tech companies such as Amazon, Alphabet, […]
Micro-credentials: Short Online Courses that Enhance Your Degree and Employability
The Value of Micro-credentials: How Online Courses Can Enhance Your Degree and Employability In today’s job market, a bachelor’s or master’s degree alone is often not enough to make you stand out to employers. While your main qualification demonstrates your knowledge in a broader subject area, companies want specialised workers who apply directly to open […]
University Degree Courses Open to any/ all/ different A/L Subject Streams
Sri Lankan state universities offer a wide variety of bachelor’s degree programs that accept students from any A/L subject stream (Biological Science, Physical Science, Commerce, Arts or Technology stream). Check University degree programs for specific subject combinations Here is a comprehensive list of courses open to students of all backgrounds extracted using UGC handbook for […]
Future Minds Higher Educational and Career Exhibition 2023
Future Minds Higher Educational and Career Exhibition 2023 will be held from from 17th to 19th March 2023 at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). Future Minds Exhibition is an annual educational and career guidance exhibition held in Sri Lanka. The exhibition is organized by the Junior Old Boys Association of Nalanda College Colombo in […]
25 Startup business ideas to earn money – for students
Starting a business can be a great way to solve a customer problem and create value for others. Starting a business while still in college can be a great way for university undergraduates in Sri Lanka to earn money and gain valuable experience. Here are a few potential startup ideas that might be well-suited for […]
Degrees, Courses at State Universities – Z-score values, and Job opportunities
Are you a Sri Lankan student looking to pursue higher education at a state university? If so, you’re in luck! If you have a good Z-score at the GCE A/L examination in Science, Mathematics, Arts, Commerce, or Technology streams, then you can enter high-quality university courses available to Sri Lankan students, and the options are […]
How to become a University Lecturer and Professor in Sri Lanka?
Are you interested in pursuing a career as a university lecturer or professor in Sri Lanka? If so, you’re in the right place. In this post, we’ll outline the steps you’ll need to take to become a university lecturer or professor in Sri Lanka. First and foremost, you’ll need to earn a bachelor’s degree in […]