Technology · Sri Lanka Bureau
Women in Tech Sri Lanka brings IT training programme to Trincomalee
Women in Tech Sri Lanka has expanded its digital skills initiative to Trincomalee, extending access to information technology training across the Eastern Province. The expansion aims to equip women in the region with technical expertise and employment opportunities.
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The initiative represents a significant expansion of Women in Tech Sri Lanka's efforts to bridge the gender gap in the technology sector beyond the capital. Trincomalee, located on the eastern coast, has been identified as a key area for developing local IT talent and fostering digital literacy among women.
The training programme is designed to provide practical skills in information technology, addressing the shortage of qualified female professionals in the tech industry. By establishing operations in Trincomalee, the organisation seeks to create pathways for women in the region to pursue careers in technology and related fields.
The expansion underscores growing recognition of the need to democratise access to tech education across Sri Lanka's provinces. Women in Tech Sri Lanka's move to Trincomalee demonstrates commitment to supporting economic empowerment and professional development outside urban centres.
The initiative aligns with broader efforts to increase female participation in Sri Lanka's growing technology sector, where women remain significantly underrepresented in technical and leadership roles.