Economic growth and education
Empowering women in the workforce
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2013
750+ women entrepreneurs trained
1500+ women reached by energy workforce initiatives
5 countries in Latin America
Program description
AES supports local workforce development by empowering women to gain experience and pursue employment or entrepreneurship opportunities through high-quality training courses, certification programs, and career-development initiatives.
Improving lives
Since its inception in 2013, the program has reached over 1,500 women through community-oriented initiatives across multiple AES markets, including Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Panama . In 2025 alone, more than 350 women participated in workforce development initiatives, gaining the skills to pursue careers or start their own businesses.
AES’ women programs bring together a network of partners, from government, business and academia across multiple markets. Together, these programs empower local women with practical, industry-aligned skills and knowledge to succeed in the workforce. Programs range from electrical technician certification in El Salvador to entrepreneurship initiatives in Panama, focusing on capacity building and increased awareness of potential career pathways.
Delivering global impact
Implemented across multiple AES markets, the program is tailored to meet local community needs. Together with a network of local partners, AES continues to identify new opportunities to expand the program’s reach.
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Colombia
To support local economic development during the construction of Castilla Solar Park, AES Colombia worked with its contractors to identify job opportunities in the surrounding area, providing an opportunity women, heads of households, and individuals seeking a first job. The project employed 111 women, representing 29% of the total number of people hired in the construction phase.
Chile
Since 2022, AES Chile has hosted the Mujeres con Energía internship program to encourage young women studying renewable energy to participate in the energy sector. In 2025, 10 students at local institutions received 20 hours of hands-on, industry-aligned training in wind operations, safety, community engagement, and environmental practices.
Dominican Republic
In 2025, AES Dominicana in partnership with Supérate, supported more than 150 women through a 6-month entrepreneurship certification program. Established by President Luis Abinader, the Supérate social program aims to implement a comprehensive fight against poverty, which includes equipping women with practical skills to join the workforce. During the program, participants received training in entrepreneurship, financial education, digital marketing, customer service, along with brand recognition to inspire women who have or would like to launch a micro-enterprise.
El Salvador
AES El Salvador and the Institutio Salvadoreno para el Desarollo de la Mujer (ISDEMU) celebrated 10 years of partnership to provide technical training through the Residential Electrical Installations Course. Since 2016, 1,000 women have been certified as electrical technicians, and are now prepared to start their own business or work in the electrical sector.
Panama
The Mujeres Que Brillan program aims to empower women entrepreneurs through specialized guidance and grants to launch their businesses in key areas such as social media management, product sales, and market presence. As part of this program, 10 participants received training in traditional Panamanian pollera construction, preserving cultural heritage and creating local livelihood opportunities for women.
“Thanks to the program, we learned about the fundamental aspects of wind power operations firsthand and that safety will always come first.”
Partner organizations
- Institutio Salvadoreno para el Desarollo de la mujer (ISDEMU)
- Supérate