Workshops for entrepreneurs

In accordance with the Vision 2025 Policy document put forward by the Government, the Enterprise Sri Lanka Programme was launched by Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera with the aim of creating 100,000 entrepreneurs by 2025. The program has so far approved credit facilities amounting to over Rs. 80 billion.  

The first exhibition was held in Monaragala in August 2018 followed by the exhibition in Anuradhapura in July 2019. After the two very successful events, the third exhibition of the series is scheduled to be held in Jaffna – from 7 to 10 September 2019 at the Mutraveli Grounds (in front of the Jaffna Dutch Fort).

The exhibition is set to draw at least 400,000 people from around the northern and eastern provinces, as it is the first national exhibition taking place in the region in over two decades. 

To uplift the skillset of the local artisans and potential entrepreneurs, a series of workshops have been organised parallel to the exhibition.  

10-day training on handloom weaving and Palmyra leaf products

Accordingly, a 10-day skills development workshop for Palmyra leaf craftsmen to introduce ‘new design trends and product diversification’ will be conducted by Senaka De Silva from 1 10 September.

Renowned designer Senaka De Silva will conduct a train-the-trainers program for handloom weavers. 

The program will enhance the efforts taken by the Provincial Council Department of Industries, to revive and establish the handloom industry Jaffna was once famous for. 

Half-day workshop on beauty culture and hygiene by Janet Cosmetics

Janet Cosmetics Ltd. will be conducting a half-day workshop on beauty culture and hygiene. 

Around 100-200 participants are expected for this workshop. All young women interested to learn more about personal grooming from the experts in the field are welcome to take part. 

The workshop will also be of immense value for aspiring young entrepreneurs to start their own beauty salon. A broader demonstration about various personal care products available in the market will also be done during the workshop.