Category: Professional Development
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ELEVATE: Phase 02 (Persona Stride)
OLD HABITS OUT, NEW LEADERS IN! Project Elevate’s Phase 02, Persona Stride, took place on October 5th via Google Meet, and from the moment the session began, we were taken on an extraordinary journey into what leadership truly means. The project began with an introduction by Rtr. Miyuni De Almeida – Professional Development Co-director, for
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Fail Forward Forum
Just like the co-directors of this event, I am here with a simple mission: “To normalize failure, not fear it.” The fear of failure is one of the biggest obstacle we have as a collective. But there’s an irony to it, failure is the best teacher that takes us up a notch. Yet, when opportunities
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Lifesavers
On a vibrant day at Mahanama College, the air was charged with excitement and anticipation as the Lifesavers project unfolded, a remarkable initiative aimed at equipping students with essential first aid skills. With the collaborative efforts of Rotaract Clubs of Colombo West, SLIIT, and the Interact Club of Mahanama College Colombo, this event marked a
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CorporateComm
In a world where effective communication skills and proficiency in English are paramount for professional success, the CorporateComm Professional English Language Development Webinar Series emerges as a beacon of guidance and empowerment for individuals in Sri Lanka. Designed to break down language barriers and enhance professional capabilities, this transformative project offers a comprehensive curriculum aimed
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VOCÉ
The Rotaract Club of SLIIT stands tall in youth-led professional development initiatives. STRIDE, our signature project, embodies RACSLIIT’s commitment to the professional and personal growth of the youth. As usual, ‘STRIDE’ unfolded through three phases this year: Persona Stride, Corporate Stride, and Speaker Stride. VOCÈ being the centrepiece of the latter is a a public
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VIRAL
In a dynamic intersection of education and practical insights, SLIIT Rotaract Club’s professional development avenue recently hosted the project ‘Viral’ at the Leo Youth Center. The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Adeesha Dharmakeerthi, a distinguished guest speaker in the field of social media marketing. With an engaging discourse, Mr. Dharmakeerthi educated the
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StepSync
StepSync, a vivacious project launched by the Professional Development Avenue of the Rotaract Club at SLIIT, forms part of their sub-project ‘Persona’ within our signature project ‘Stride’. StepSync aims to provide dance practice sessions for beginners or those uncomfortable in social dance settings. Thereby, building social skills invaluable for a comfortable and safe experience at
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Redefine: Shaping Future Professionals with Stride.
Project Redefine marked the initiation of Stride, an annual endeavour by the Rotaract Club of SLIIT dedicated to moulding future professionals. Redefine, conducted on December 11, 2023, at myBIZ Guarantee LTD from 8:30 a.m. onwards, aimed to empower participants with enhanced communication skills and refined personal branding. The distinguished resource person for this transformative occasion
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ENDGAME: Self-Defense Workshop
In an empowering collaboration between RAC NSBM and RAC FOLUOC, an exceptional self-defense workshop titled “ENDGAME” unfolded on November 18, 2023, at the NSBM premises. The event, spanning from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, featured a speaker from the legal perspective, Mr. Prashantha Lal De Alwis and showcased the expertise of Sensei T.W.K. Ratnayake, a
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Epilogue
Project “Epilogue,” initiated by the Professional Development Avenue, was a two-day project held on the 18th and 22nd of September to empower budding undergraduate researchers to craft their own scholarly articles. Rotaract Club of SLIIT joined hands with the Sustain Uz Club of SLIIT to make this endeavour successful. The first day of Epilogue was
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Ace The Test
In an effort to alleviate the apprehension that often accompanies the challenging exam period, the Rotaract Club of SLIIT orchestrated a well-timed and informative webinar titled ‘Ace the Test.’ This engaging event showcased the expertise of two distinguished speakers, Ms. Chehani Jayawardena and Ms. Sakuni Galappaththi, both of whom proudly count themselves as alumni of
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Crypto Matrix
‘Cryptocurrency is such a powerful concept that it can almost overturn governments.’ Charles Lee, Creator of Litecoin The project was an introduction to the world to crypto, to whomever was looking for a way to enter the world. The project planning was started on the November 21st and conducted on the 11th of December 2022.
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PictureX
Project PictureX was implemented with the idea of broadening the mindset of those who are interested in stamping a footprint onto the realms of Media. It was carried out virtually branching out to 3 phases and was successfully conducted with the collaboration of experts from the field of; ‘Commercial Photography, Cinematography and Graphic Design.’ It
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Sell Me This Pen
We were able to successfully complete the “Sell Me This Pen” project on December 28, 2022, with more than 40 members through zoom technology, which was held as another mission of Rotaract Club of SLIIT under Professional Development Avenue. One of the objectives of the project was to create and enhance marketing skills in the
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VOCÉ
The only way to find your voice is to use it – Jen Mueller As such is how important public speaking and presentation skills are. Even though public speaking is a challenge that many individuals struggle with, it’s been proven that those who are confident and fearless to voice their opinions in front of others are
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