A. M. With the purpose of continuing to open roads to the economic inclusion of Salvadoran women, AES El Salvador and the Instituto Salvadoreño para el Desarrollo de la Mujer (ISDEMU) renewed their commitment to promote female technical training in electricity, through a collaboration agreement that strengthens the execution of the Residential Electrical Installation Courses.
This agreement is part of the tenth anniversary of the Women Electricians program, an institutional initiative that has transformed lives by providing technical knowledge to women interested in developing in the professional field in an area traditionally led by men.
“With this agreement, both institutions reaffirm our commitment to the inclusion of women in the Salvadoran economy through technical training in electricity, promoting equal opportunities in this field”, said Abraham Bichara, CEO of AES El Salvador.
Since the launch of this program, 45 technical training courses have been developed, benefiting 883 women who are now trained to start their own businesses or join the formal labor market as professional electricians.
These figures are evidence of a real transformation: women who today install electrical systems, solar panels, or air conditioners, generating sustainable income for their homes and actively contributing to the country’s development.
“At ISDEMU we recognize the importance of empowering women to enhance their economic autonomy and take control of their lives, while contributing to the sustainable development of our country. I am sure that our joint actions will be a fundamental piece in expanding opportunities for economic growth”, said Yanci Salmerón, President of ISDEMU.
To date, hundreds of women have received technical training thanks to this inter-institutional alliance, showing significant progress towards a more equitable and inclusive labor supply in the national electricity sector.
The impact of AES El Salvador’s Women Electricians program transcends the technical aspect: it is a commitment to equity, economic autonomy, and recognition of the active role of women in building a more inclusive and sustainable country.
In this way, AES El Salvador and ISDEMU reaffirm their intersectoral work to continue supporting female talent and breaking down gender barriers in the technical trades, transforming lives and accelerating the future of energy.
