Uganda’s participation in the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition provided an opportunity for the country to benchmark its technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system against international standards, with lessons expected to inform training of young people for employment and entrepreneurship. https://youtu.be/TkK-z3aCzD4?si=7VL3d_s8YR7FPDjB Dr Safinah Kisu Musene, the CRead More…
Competing at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 has sharpened the welding skills of Uganda’s competitor in the trade, Elizabeth Mirabel Mutoro, who says measuring herself against the world’s best exposed her to global industry standards. Mutoro, a welding student at Arua Technical Institute, was one of three Ugandan competitors at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, held in Shanghai, China, from SepteRead More…
The Chairperson of TVET Council, Allen Kagina has said that the solution to youth unemployment lies in employer involvement in training ensuring that young people acquire skills that match the needs of the job market. Kagina made the remarks while flagging off Team Uganda to participate in the 2026 WorldSkills International competition in Shanghai, China. Kagina said that countries with the Read More…
From training in the workshops of Arua Technical Institute in West Nile sub region, Northern Uganda, to becoming one of Uganda’s top young welders, Elizabeth Mirabel Mutoro’s journey has taken her to the global stage for skills. After winning gold at the WorldSkills Uganda National Skills Competitions 2026, held at Kiryandongo Technical Institute in April, Mutoro is now preparing to represent URead More…