Rise Up Mora 2026 | Workshop 1: Bridging Academia and Career

Description

As the gap between lectures and industry expectations continues to widen, this session was organized to give engineering undergraduates a clearer, more grounded understanding of what a career actually demands — beyond grades and technical skill. Ms. Shamilka Samaranayake, Manager – Talent Acquisition at Acentura Inc., conducted the session, drawing on her experience in global talent acquisition to guide participants on career readiness, employer expectations, and the transition from academic life to professional careers.