USAID AND BRANDIX LANKA LTD TO TRAIN 600 IN BATTICALOA!!!

Training for youth in Batticaloa

USAID and Brandix Lanka Limited are working together to train 600 people for employment at a new Brandix apparel factory in Batticaloa district.

Under the Apparel Sector Training Partnership, USAID's grant of $100,000 will provide a monthly stipend and a meal allowance for the workers during eight weeks of pre-training. Brandix, the largest apparel exporter in Sri Lanka, has committed $ 500,000 to fund all of the training costs, plus the monthly stipend during an additional six months of on-the-job training.

"We believe that providing job skills training and giving new workers experience will help people from this conflict-affected area rebuild their lives through steady employment," said USAID Mission Director Rebecca Cohn. "By leveraging our resources and expertise, Brandix and USAID have created an exciting model that will provide an economic benefit to the region and allow Brandix to maintain its competitive position in the global apparel market by providing the company with the skilled workforce it needs."

Graduates of the Apparel Sector Training Partnership Programme will be eligible for permanent employment with Brandix. While local average incomes are only $ 26 per month, graduates will earn at least $ 85 per month.
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