Colombo, Sri Lanka — May 29, 2025 — In a landmark move to transform how young professionals and students plan their careers, XpressJobs, Sri Lanka’s leading recruitment platform, and DreamPlanner, a youth empowerment initiative by The Makers, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to integrate both platforms and create a seamless ecosystem for career guidance and opportunity.
The MOU was formally signed today between Dr. Oshadie Korale, Co-founder & COO of XpressJobs, and Ms. Nevindaree Premarathne, Founder & CEO of The Makers, during a special ceremony aimed at marking the start of a collaborative mission to empower Sri Lanka’s future workforce.
from Left to right : Joe Peter (Head of Sales : XpressJobs), Illakiya Rajenedran (Manger : HR & Operations: XpressJobs), Dr. Oshadie Korale (COO : XpressJobs), Nevindaree Premarathne (CEO : The Makers), Dinuda Yaggahavita (Head of Product Development : The Makers)
Purpose of the MOU: Full Platform Integration
This strategic MOU will enable:
- The integration of DreamPlanner’s 1-on-1 mentorship platform into the XpressJobs ecosystem, available at https://bookamentor.xpress.jobs/.
- The syndication of XpressJobs’ latest job listings—including internships, remote roles, and trainee positions—on the DreamPlanner platform, giving students direct access to opportunities aligned with their career dreams : https://dreamplanner.io/jobs
Together, the platforms aim to provide a comprehensive solution for career development, from planning and mentorship to securing actual job placements.
“This MOU marks more than just a partnership. It represents a shared vision of creating an all-in-one platform that helps young people dream, plan, and achieve their goals,” said Dr. Oshadie Korale, Co-founder & COO, XpressJobs.
“DreamPlanner was born out of a desire to make expert guidance accessible. Partnering with XpressJobs takes that vision further by giving our users access to real-time job opportunities,” added Ms. Nevindaree Premarathne, Founder & CEO, The Makers.
XpressJobs: A Tech Trendsetter in Recruitment
XpressJobs has established itself as the trendsetter in recruitment technology in Sri Lanka, trusted by over 9,700 companies and having processed more than 5 million job applications to date. With over 5 million site visits every month, it continues to redefine the job search experience by combining innovation with accessibility and real results.
DreamPlanner’s Unique Value: Mentorship That Matters
DreamPlanner empowers students through a guided self-assessment journey that includes career exploration, financial planning, and lifestyle visualization. Its standout feature is the direct access to experienced industry mentors who volunteer their time to support the next generation.
Mentors include:
- Udara Dharmasena, Regional VP – Client Success, Roar Adx Magicbit
- Kalana Wijesekara, Chief Developer Experience officer & Software Architect , 99X
- Lakshan De Silva, Co-founder, SpectrifyAI | VP, Veracity AI
- Pradeep Samarasekara, Senior Lecturer, University of Kelaniya
- Udana Wickramasinghe, Director, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority …and many more from tech, business, marketing, academia, and startup sectors
Mutual Benefits for a Growing Community
This two-way integration creates a mutually beneficial ecosystem:
- DreamPlanner users gain immediate access to internship and job listings from top employers via XpressJobs.
- XpressJobs users can now book 1-on-1 mentoring sessions for career advice, interview prep, job transitions, or educational planning—services many jobseekers previously lacked access to.
XpressJobs users will now have access to personalized 1-on-1 mentoring sessions covering career guidance, interview preparation, job transitions, educational planning, and support for business ideas and entrepreneurship.
