FLO Chennai, under the leadership of Chairperson Dr. Amulya Rao, hosted an impactful session, “Inspiring Young Women in Automobile C Mobility,” with M. Karthik – TN Auto Skills; Rotary Club of Chennai Mid City. The programme expanded career awareness and inspired girls to consider future-ready roles. It was hosted at Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School, Mogappair, sponsored by Nandita Bansal, under Dr. Amulya Rao’s leadership. All participants received certificates and refreshments.
Key Takeaways
- Awareness & Exposure: Class XII girls were introduced to careers in engineering, EVs, AI, robotics, design, manufacturing, sales, service, and entrepreneurship.
- Career Pathways & Skilling: Students learned about industry-relevant training and certification programmes offering practical skills and employability.
- Breaking Stereotypes: The session encouraged girls to explore careers in the automobile sector confidently.
Impact & Outcome
Around 5 FLO members and 175 students participated in this meaningful dialogue to inspire young girls to take job roles in the automobile industry. Initial interest in engineering was low, but by the end, nearly 50% showed interest in automobile careers—highlighting the power of awareness.