Diversification of women’s employment through training: Sri Lanka

Author: Jayaweera, Swarna

Corporate author:
International Labour Office. Training Policies Branch

Abstract:

This discussion paper investigates women’s access to training and assistance in occupational areas considered ‘non-traditional’ in Sri Lanka.

A general overview of the problem and the participation of women in vocational and technical education is provided, followed by examples which have proven effective in promoting the entry of women in new occupational fields.

Subjects: Employment; Gender; Teaching and learning

Keywords: Training

Geographic subjects: Asia; Sri Lanka

Published: Geneva, Switzerland: Training Policies Branch, ILO, 1991

Physical description: 38 p.

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Series:
Training discussion papers; no. 56

ISBN: 9221077209

Resource type: Discussion paper

Call Number:
TD/APSDIN 29.02