Sri Lanka’s first multinational textile manufacturer Teejay Lanka PLC has expanded its collaboration with academia by entering into a partnership with the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ), the country’s second oldest university.
A five-year Memorandum of Understanding formalised by the two organisations paves the way for creating mutually beneficial opportunities for collaboration in training, research, employment generation and greater alignment of course content with corporate sector requirements.
Teejay Lanka has undertaken to offer internships and training opportunities to undergraduates of the university’s Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC); to provide guest lecturers to the university on request, to explore opportunities for research projects and field visits, to provide feedback on the university’s course content if requested, and to consider financial support for activities that improve the skills and attitudes of undergraduates.
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura will provide opportunities and facilities for Teejay to interview undergraduates for available opportunities, and has agreed to conduct training programmes for Teejay if requested, and to get involved when required, in the preparation and evaluation of business cases and special projects of Teejay Lanka.