A skilled youth population is Uganda’s strongest economic asset. In preparation for the forthcoming Regional and National Skills Competitions, WorldSkills Uganda convened the Northern Region Stakeholders’ Meeting in Lira City on Tuesday, bringing together representatives from TVET institutions and industry to strengthen collaboration in advancing skills development.
Discussions explored strategies for expanding access to skills development and promoting inclusive participation in skills competitions, particularly among refugees, youth in refugee-hosting communities, persons with disabilities, young people with special educational needs and other disadvantaged groups, under the principle of “Leaving No One Behind.”
Through inclusive skills competitions, WorldSkills Uganda aims to equip more young people with market relevant skills to secure employment, create businesses and improve their livelihoods.
These efforts contribute to building a skilled, productive workforce capable of driving Uganda’s economic transformation.
