XpressJobs Partners with ESOFT Uni to Strengthen Structured Internship Pathways for Undergraduates

XpressJobs, Sri Lanka’s leading recruitment technology company, has entered into a strategic partnership with ESOFT Uni (ESU) to support structured, industry-aligned internship opportunities for undergraduate students, strengthening the link between higher education and real-world employment.

The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the shared objective of improving graduate employability by providing students with direct access to relevant internship and trainee-level opportunities across key industries.

Picture 1 (Left to Right) : Ms, Illakiya Rajendran : Manager, HR & Operations (XpressJobs), Mr. Joe Peter: Head of Sales (XpressJobs), Dr. Oshadie Korale: COO / Director (XpressJobs), Mr Amila Bandara: Chief Operating Officer (ESU), Dr. Dillina Herath: Pro Vice Chancellor (ESU Colombo), Mr. Dulain Rajapakse:  Head of Digital Innovation & Distance Learning (ESU). Ms. Vishwa Danthanarayana: Industry Placement Officer (ESU Corporate), Ms. Ama Panchali: Assistant Manager - Student Relation Unit (ESU Corporate)

About ESOFT Uni

ESOFT UNI is the dedicated university arm of ESOFT Metro Campus, established to deliver degree and postgraduate education, while ESOFT continues to lead Sri Lanka’s vocational and professional education sector. Building on decades of academic excellence, ESOFT Uni represents a next-generation, premium university offering focused on globally relevant, future-ready education.

About XpressJobs

XpressJobs is a leading job portal backed by powerful recruitment technology. Trusted by over 11,000 employers, the platform has processed 6+ million applications across Sri Lanka. It offers advanced recruitment tools including application tracking, smart filtering, AI-powered screening, and CV-less hiring solutions designed especially for skilled and frontline roles.

How the ESU × XpressJobs Integration Works

The partnership has been designed specifically to support ESOFT Uni students seeking internship and early-career exposure.

As part of the integration, internship and trainee-level opportunities published on XpressJobs will be automatically displayed on the ESOFT Uni internship portal. This ensures students gain direct visibility into active, market-driven opportunities across a wide range of industries, enabling more meaningful and relevant work exposure during their academic journey. Internship opportunities can be accessed via https://www.esu.lk/internship.

Under the partnership framework, ESOFT Uni joins XpressJobs as an education partner, while XpressJobs becomes the recruitment partner for ESOFT Uni. Beyond platform integration, XpressJobs will also support ESOFT Uni’s broader career development initiatives through participation in guest lectures, workshops, and career guidance sessions focused on employability and workforce readiness.

This ensures students are exposed to active, real-market opportunities, rather than simulated or short-term placements, enabling more meaningful industry engagement.

“With daily exposure to employer requirements and hiring patterns across industries, we are well positioned to support students as they transition from education to employment,” said Dr. Oshadie Korale, Chief Operating Officer and Director at XpressJobs. “This partnership allows us to extend that insight into the academic environment and support structured internship pathways that are aligned with real workforce needs.”

Building Industry-Ready Talent, Together

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to employability, practical learning, and future-ready education. By aligning recruitment technology with academic pathways, XpressJobs and ESOFT Uni aim to ensure students graduate not only with qualifications, but with direct access to industry exposure, internships, and career opportunities that prepare them for long-term success.