Work for best corporates in Sri Lanka via ANC’s ‘Guaranteed Paid Student Internship Program’

ANC Education, an educational conglomerate specialising in providing the best of international undergraduate and postgraduate education through its partnerships with some of the leading universities world-wide, has achieved yet another ‘first’ with its ‘Guaranteed Paid Student Internship Programme’ (GPSI) which is the only of its kind in Sri Lanka.

“Today most parents don’t have the connections to send their children to Blue Chip Corporates due to the lack of corporate contacts. This is why ANC created GPSI where our students will get an opportunity to start their paid internships with Blue Chip Corporates, including multinational companies,” said ANC CEO/Executive Director Dr. Punarjeeva Karunanayake. “We believe that GPSI is the key differentiating factor in a highly competitive education industry. We have over 5000 graduates in the market right now who are holding key managerial positions. Their professionalism, analytical skills and communication skills have greatly contributed to the enviable reputation ANC enjoys today.”   

GPSI is the most vital step in higher education, because it ensures a great career with Blue chip Corporates in Sri Lanka. Not only does ANC offer multiple options to its students, but it ensures that students pursue their academic and professional dreams whilst learning to lead in their chosen fields. On the other hand, due to the new industry trend which regards internships as the most effective selection tool of employment, GPSI will give ample opportunities for ANC students to develop their internships into fulltime employment opportunities. 

GPSI is a partnership between ANC and 30 of the most reputed blue-chip Corporates in the island, where ANC provides special industry related degree programs alongside a ‘6-12 month’ Guaranteed Paid Internship in their final year from the partnered Blue Chip Corporates. ANC Students have a wide range of programs to choose from, and are granted ‘Paid Internships depending on their choice. They will also be engaged in industrial visits and numerous workshops throughout their studentship, which will truly place them “One Step Ahead” of students attached to other institutes. 

Students who avail themselves of ANC’s GPSI program are not only academically validated but are industry validated as well having graduated with a year’s Corporate experience, thus placing them in a position where they can command a higher starting salary with Blue Chip Corporates, averaging Rs. 75,000.  

A few leading Corporates in Sri Lanka shared their view on ANC’s GPSI program. 

“The step taken by ANC in this direction is certainly a very positive one which provides students the opportunity to learn the best practices in all aspects of business in blue-chip companies and ANC undoubtedly have the best to offer budding leaders to put their progress on a faster track,” said Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC Managing Director/CEO Kishu Gomes.

“We have observed that students gain transferable skills essential for employment through internships. We all want suitable manpower with hands-on experience and employable skills, such as communication, adaptability, positive attitude, leadership, willingness to learn, integrity, teamwork, etc to facilitate the growth of our organisations. I appreciate ANC’s efforts to work in close partnership with the industry to combine academics with internships. We are more than happy to welcome ANC undergrads and postgraduates as interns, as it is most definitely a win-win situation,” saidShantha Kurumbalapitiya, COO – Serendib Leisure Management Ltd. (subsidiary of Hemas Holdings PLC).

“ANC Education boasts 15 years of presenting internationally recognised degree programs in employability terms to help thousands of students obtain lucrative careers. ANC graduates entering the workplace demonstrate skills beyond the technical and functional skills aligned to their studies. As far as the correlation between internships and full employment upon graduation is concerned, paid internships at Blue Chip Corporates will guarantee students a career upon graduation with Blue Chip Corporates at managerial positions,” said Dr. Punarjeewa Karunanayake.

“ANC’s Guaranteed Paid Student Internship (GPSI) program has been a stepping stone for many students to gain a clear edge in the competition for employment upon graduation. Thanks to ANC, I interned at Hirdaramani group, a top apparel manufacturer in Sri Lanka, in the summer of 2016. I was a paid intern, and this gave me the opportunity to work with great people who helped me gain the necessary exposure to corporate culture and hands-on-experience in the field of Human Resource Management. After successful completion of my internship I was appointed as an Executive- HR and Administration at the Hirdaramani Group itself,” said Piumal Sebastian – BBA in Management, Northwood University, USA, MBA from the University of West London in collaboration with ANC.

ANC offers a range of programs which the enhance diversity of their student base. Below are some key programs offered: Business Degree Completion from the Northwood University, USA and Psychology Degree Completion from the Empire State University, USA; The BA (Hons) Business Studies (Top-up) from the University of West London, ranked 56th university in UK along with the Post Graduate Program, the MBA General from the University of West London, UK 

ANC Education with its significant GPSI program and partnerships with many of the leading universities world-wide, has scored yet another success story for the highly completive education market in Sri Lanka by uplifting ANC’s position as a differentiator who place their students ‘one step ahead’ in today’s competitive industry.