John Keells Group, Moratuwa University celebrate 15 years of partnership
Zafir Hashim, Carmeline Jayasuriya and Head of Department Department of Transport Management and Logistics Engineering University of Moratuwa Dr. Ranil Sugathadasa
The Transportation sector of John Keells Group (JKH) partnered the University of Moratuwa for the 15th consecutive year on its strategic collaboration with the Department of Transport Management & Logistics Engineering (TM&LE),showcasing an unwavering commitment to collaboration and the development of human capital in the Transportation and Logistics industries.
The initiative involves the funding and implementation of a scholarship scheme for the undergraduate students of the TM&LE Department providing them with a multitude of attractive career choices in the fields of aviation, shipping, logistics and supply chain management and public transport.
The culmination of this impactful programme for the financial year 2022/23 was recently celebrated at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo withsenior management from JKH, the University of Moratuwa and other supporting organisations gracing the occasion. Certificates and awards were given to the students who completed the programme.
Pamudi Chathurya, a student who had the opportunity to go through the mentoring programme at South Asia Gateway Terminals Pvt Ltd (SAGT) said, “As we approach the end of this journey, it is important to acknowledge how much our expectations were exceeded. This programme has given us practical skills, valuable connections and confidence in ourselves.”
Zafir Hashim, President – Transportation and Plantation Sectors of John Keells Group, said, “The Transportation Sector of John Keells Group has been providing these deserving young men and women with scholarships on both need and merit basis since 2006.
“The merit-based scholarships reward academic excellence and overall performance while the need-based scholarships help first year students reach their full potential. We are delighted to help so many students over the years, all of whom have and will continue to play a crucial role in propelling the nation’s transportation and logistics industries.”
To date, 263 scholarships have been offered while 867 students have benefited from the English training programme. Moreover, many students have been provided internships and placements in companies of the Transportation Sector of John Keells Group including Lanka Marine Services Pvt Ltd, John Keells Logistics Pvt Ltd, and Mack International Freight Pvt Ltd, leaders in their respective industries of bunkering, logistics, and freight forwarding.
JKH’s Head of CSR, Carmeline Jayasuriya said, “Sri Lanka has been through the most unprecedented and challenging times in the recent past and is currently in the process of rebuilding. Young leaders such as yourselves represent the knowledge, talent and potential that can take our nation forward.”
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