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David Pieris Group trains women in auto repair

In the auto repair industry, a field where 99% of employees are men, David Pieris Group of Companies has begun making inroads to change this statistic with its 'Empowering Women through Technical Training' programme.
This initiative will provide technical training in the repair of two-wheelers and three-wheelers with the ultimate goal of creating trained, certified women mechanics. It is the first of its kind in Sri Lanka, as it is the only mechanic based technical programme targeting women only.
Working with the DPMC island-wide dealer network, 50 women from different parts of the country were selected to undergo this three-month…