Stakeholders validate apparel curriculum for persons with disabilities

A diverse group of stakeholders from Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, vocational training institutes, the Department of Social Services, Vocational Training Authority, Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, EFC’s disability resource centre, organizations for persons with disabilities and international development agencies convened recently at the NH Collection Colombo for a national workshop focused on validating an inclusive apparel manufacturing curriculum tailored for persons with disabilities (PwDs).

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Titled Inclusive Threads: Validating Apparel Manufacturing Curriculum at Vocational Training Institutes, the workshop marked a key milestone in an initiative supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to promote inclusive skills development and decent work for all. The revised curriculum — centred on the Industrial Sewing Machine Operator (ISMO) course — aims to offer accessible, industry-relevant training that empowers PwDs to secure employment within one of Sri Lanka's most vital export sectors.