BCAS Campus and XpressJobs Forge Partnership to Enhance Internship and Employment Opportunities through Innovative Job Portal Integration

British College of Applied Studies (BCAS) Campus is excited to announce a landmark partnership with XpressJobs, a leading recruitment platform, to integrate a cutting-edge job portal with BCAS’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This strategic collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on September 9, 2024, is set to transform the way BCAS students and alumni connect with internship and employment opportunities.

The MOU was signed by Chathum Henegama, CEO of XpressJobs, and Rajitha Ranaweera, Chief Operations Officer of BCAS, marking the beginning of a new era in career development for BCAS’s extensive student and alumni network.

Picture 1 (From Left to Right) : Hansini Fernando ( Executive - Student Support: BCAS), Vihanga Liyanage (Head of Marketing: BCAS), Rajitha Ranaweera (Chief Operations Officer: BCAS) ,Chathum Henegama (CEO: XpressJobs), Joe Peter (Head of Sales: XpressJobs)

Picture 2 : Signing of the Agreement.

Key Aspects of the MOU:

● Integrated Job Portal: The new job portal will be seamlessly integrated into BCAS’s VLE, allowing undergraduates and graduates to access a comprehensive range of internships and job opportunities tailored to their academic disciplines.

● Enhanced Career Services: This collaboration will provide BCAS students with direct access to XpressJobs’ extensive database of employment opportunities, enabling them to find relevant internships and career paths more efficiently.

BCAS, with its four campuses across Colombo, Kandy, Jaffna and Kalmunai, continues to be at the forefront of educational innovation and career preparation. This new partnership with XpressJobs aligns with BCAS’s mission to equip students with the skills and opportunities needed to excel in the competitive job market.

Quotes from Leadership:

Chathum Henegama, CEO of XpressJobs, commented, “We are excited to partner with BCAS to advance the career success of its students and alumni. This integration will not only connect students with their first job or internship through our network of over 8,000 clients but also ensure that the latest and most relevant job advertisements are automatically synced with BCAS’s VLE. Our goal is to seamlessly bridge the gap between education and employment, providing invaluable resources to support the future careers of aspiring professionals."

Rajitha Ranaweera, Chief Operations Officer of BCAS, added, “This collaboration with XpressJobs represents a significant advancement in our commitment to providing practical, career-focused opportunities for our students. The integration of their job portal into our VLE will offer our students unparalleled access to internships and job placements, enhancing their career prospects.”

About XpressJobs:

XpressJobs is a leading recruitment platform working with over 8,000 international and national clients, from internships to senior management positions. Renowned for its innovation in recruitment technology, XpressJobs has set trends in the market with advanced features such as Application tracking system, CV-less applications, video job adverts, and sophisticated filtering options. Committed to connecting talent with opportunity, XpressJobs continues to drive the future of recruitment.

About British College of Applied Studies (BCAS):

Founded in 1999, BCAS is a pioneering educational institution offering a wide range of programs in fields such as business, IT, engineering, health sciences, hospitality, languages, and law. With over 25 years of academic excellence, BCAS Campus is affiliated with renowned international universities, ensuring its students receive globally recognized qualifications. With a student body and an alumni of over 21,000 across four campuses and a network that spans across the Middle East, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and the United States. BCAS is dedicated to preparing students for success in the global job market.