The Career Guidance Centre (CGC) of the Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel (SLITA) was established in November 2022.The centre functions under the supervision of In-Charge of Career Guidance Centre. At present Mr. D.P Weerarathne is the In-Charge of the centre. Objectives of the establishment of the centre are,
- To advise and provide information to graduates in finding employments.
- To develop and introduce attitudes of the outside world to undergraduates by organizing and conducting training sessions and workshops.
- To assist graduates in directing them for fruitful business or industry.
- To provide information to new graduates on the availability of jobs and having training programmes for them.
- To make the students aware of what the employers are looking for and what the employers’ requirements are.
- To actively participate in building mutual understanding between the SLITA students and the outside world, especially the private sector.
The Career Guidance Center organizes various events throughout the year. The services of a counselor are especially available for students to solve personal problems and address psychological matters.
Academic Guidance and Student counselling service
The counselling service functions under the supervision of Dr. (Mrs) Chamara Liyanage, Counsellor. All students and the staff members of the institute are entitled to get consultation on any issues related to academic matters and student problems. In addition, members of the Teaching Staff have been appointed to advise students on day to day problems.
