Career Counseling

One-on-one sessions with professional counselors to guide students toward fulfilling and successful career paths.

Job Placements

Connecting students with top employers through curated vacancy listings, internship drives, and career fairs.

Workshops & Events

Skill-building workshops, OBT programs, industry panels, and community service activities organized by our three clubs.

Industry Connections

Building bridges between USJ students and leading organizations through networking programs and employer partnerships.

25+

Years of Service

About Us

Welcome to the Career Guidance Unit

The Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is dedicated to empowering undergraduate and postgraduate students with the knowledge, skills, and professional connections needed to build successful careers.

Established to serve the broader university community, the CGU provides a wide range of services including individual career counseling, job vacancy updates, industry networking events, and professional skills development programs.

Professional Career Counseling

CV & Interview Coaching

Internship Placement Support

Industry Networking Events

Employer Partnerships

Three Active Student Clubs

Our Purpose

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To empower students of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura with the career guidance, professional skills, and industry connections they need to achieve meaningful and successful careers — contributing to both personal growth and national development.

Our Vision

To be the leading career development centre in Sri Lanka's university sector — recognized for producing industry-ready graduates, fostering community engagement, and building a strong bridge between academia and the professional world.

3Active Student Clubs

500+Students Guided Annually

80+Employer Partners

40+Events Per Year

Under CGU

Our Clubs

Each club runs programs, workshops, and events tailored to student career growth throughout the academic year.

CGS-FOE

Career Guidance Society - FOE

Supporting Faculty of Engineering students with career development workshops, industry visits, internship guidance, and professional skills programs.

Explore CGS-FOE

JAC

Japura Adventure Club

Organizing outdoor expeditions, adventure programs, and Outbound Training (OBT) activities to build leadership, teamwork, and resilience among USJ students.

Explore JAC

JNRC