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COYLE Chairman Thushira Radella, Colombo D.S. Senanayake College Principal Sampath Weragoda, and others associated with project
The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) Future Founders Program saw its first major milestone with the establishment of The Entrepreneur Club at D.S. Senanayake College Colombo.
This initiative reflects COYLE’s dedication to equipping young minds with entrepreneurial skills and real-world business experience.
The Entrepreneur Club celebrated a landmark achievement on 23 January with the launch of a school souvenir shop. Inaugurated by the school Principal Sampath Weragoda and COYLE Chairman Thushira Radella, the shop offers uniforms, T-shirts and stationery. Supported by seed funding from COYLE, this venture empowers students to manage a business, make strategic decisions and reinvest profits for long-term sustainability. Plans are already underway to expand the product range, underscoring the initiative’s success in fostering innovation and hands-on learning.
The souvenir shop at D.S. Senanayake College embodies COYLE’s mission to inspire and mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs. By providing seed funding and ongoing guidance, the organisation enables students to embrace challenges, think creatively and develop essential entrepreneurial skills that will benefit them throughout their careers.
COYLE’s commitment extends beyond individual projects. Through programs like the Future Founders initiative, the organisation continues to champion a culture of entrepreneurship among youth, laying the foundation for a resilient and innovative economy.
As COYLE looks to the future, it remains steadfast in its mission to empower young entrepreneurs, promote economic growth and foster collaboration among industry leaders and policymakers. The success of the Future Founders Program and the milestone achievements of 2024 reflect COYLE’s unwavering dedication to shaping a prosperous Sri Lanka.
