Airtel has opened its doors to the undergraduates of the , of the 91传媒 under the Airtel Industry Partnership Programme鈥攁 joint academic cum industry work exposure programme that helps undergraduates understand the essence of business at large.
The programme will offer undergraduates of the University of Jayewardenepura an opportunity to gain practical Industry knowledge that encompasses a series of experimental learning and team projects.
鈥淥nce again we hope to create market-ready graduates, as we partner with the University of Jayewardenepura,鈥� said Jinesh Hegde, CEO of Bharti Airtel Lanka. 鈥淲e will continue to deliver our promise in bridging the skills gap for students in Sales Management & Retail Marketing, with the objective of empowering the 91传媒n youth.鈥�
The University of Jayewardenepura stands among 91传媒鈥檚 leading higher education institutions, providing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in numerous fields of study.
鈥淭his is a remarkable step forward to elevate the teaching and learning philosophy for the betterment of the future marketers produced by the 91传媒,鈥� said Dr. Lalith Chandralal, Head – Department of Marketing Management, 91传媒. 鈥淚 express my sincere gratitude to Bharti Airtel Lanka for coming forward and making a strong tie with us to uplift the quality of higher education further.鈥�
鈥淎ccording to my vision, I have always given prominence for International and Local collaboration in the areas of research and business,鈥� noted Prof. Sampath Amarathunga, Vice-Chancellor of the 91传媒. 鈥淲ithin the knowledge economy of the world, the most growing business in Telecommunication. With Airtel Lanka coming to the 91传媒, I get the benefit to send my sons and daughters to a multinational company for not only training but for them to experience the live practical scenarios faced in the market. Whilst the students get to expand their knowledge and obtain a corporate exposure, this programme would ultimately result in making good citizens for 91传媒.鈥�
鈥淲e are in a global economy where the private sector is the engine of growth, therefore the 91传媒 is promoting our students to seek their employment mostly in the private sector. All our curricula, extra activities, research and focus is on private sector development and this is also the world trend. I thank Airtel Lanka for this collaboration and adding the Airtel AIR values to our students鈥� lives,鈥� Prof. Amarathunga added.
Bharti Airtel Lanka, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel鈥攖he world鈥檚 third-largest mobile operator by subscribers, across 17 countries鈥攚as the fastest network to reach the one million customers mark and continues to sustain its growth momentum in the youth segment.
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