Momentum 2019 to offer novel opportunities to Lankan youth

Momentum Youth Expo 2019 will take place on February 23 and 24, 2019, at Nugasevana, BMICH.

It will offer the Sri Lankan youth unique opportunities to build career paths and discover hidden talents that will propel them to the next level in life. The event features an array of career advancements that are targeted at a niche section of young adults in the Colombo area.

Momentum 2019 is organised by S. Thomas’ College, Mt Lavinia – OBA. It is by no means the usual ‘Education Fair’.

Everything about Momentum is designed to engage youth. They are the only part of the population who are open to experimentation. Amongst them are entertainers and comedians who talk about things which instantly become a stimulus, they act, they sing and make things bling. They are the social media wizards who use every platform lucratively. The objective of Momentum is to interact this generation with opportunities that lineup with their desires.

Momentum offers a unique platform for organisations, institutions and business establishments to present career pathways and higher education opportunities to school leavers, job seekers and those who wish to increase their skills or employment prospects. It is a youth expo, education and career exhibition all rolled into one.

In addition to a vast array of education institutions and recruitment options that account for over 50 exhibitors, Momentum will feature career workshops, interactive forums and panel discussions conducted by industry experts, entrepreneurs, startup gurus and professionals.

It will host a Digital Marketing Bootcamp and a Start-up Pitch Night attended by the Sri Lanka Angel Network.

Momentum 2019 Organising Committee Chairman Imran Hassan stated, “We have witnessed a rapid influence of technology and new generation thinking in career fields. Through Momentum 2019, we wish to establish a platform for schools to discuss the newest trends in their thinking and gain inspiration from the creative mindsets and explore out-ofthe-box higher education resources to promote innovative transformation that equips school leavers and students with new mindset thinking and digital competences to embrace future challenges.”

Momentum aims to engage the interest of the different types of people the industries need. It is the gamechanger of career and education expos. The friendly and informal character of the event provides a welcome and unique environment for employers, career advisers, education and training providers to communicate directly with job seekers and students.

The future of Sri Lanka relies on our ability to develop, build and bridge preparation with opportunity, whilst identifying the dreams of the next generation. Momentum 2019 is the foundation to ensuring this concept is propelled towards reality.