The People’s Bank in collaboration with the Good Market conducted a training program for women entrepreneurs at the People’s Bank Staff Training College in Colombo 5 recently.
Under this initiative, 12 entrepreneurs were selected from a pool of 30 participants within the Western Province and the training was conducted by Co-Founder of Good Market, Achala Samaradiwakara.
The objective of the training was to focuson aligning their respective ventures with Good Market’s quality requirements, ensuring a solid foundation for those businesses. Good Market, a community advocating social entrepreneurship, ethical practices, and sustainable development, collaborates closely with Sri Lankan entrepreneurs. Their comprehensive business sandbox program equips businesses with tools for sustainable ventures and effective branding strategies.
This year’s People’s Bank Vanitha Vasana Program was designed to empower women, aligning with the principles of women entrepreneurship. Emphasising the bank’s dedication to nurturing a supportive environment, People’s Bank highlights a significant representation of women in senior management.
People’s Bank underscores its commitment to women’s wellness with range of programs ranging from career development to, women’s health, ensuring the well-being of women at People’s Bank and in the communities it serves.