This Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the world marks International Youth Day, a UN-designated day meant to draw attention to youth issues and celebrate the contributions of young people globally. As the world marks this important day, one issue has come up again and again: youth unemployment and skills mismatch. How can this challenge be tackled? Employers are pointing to Technical and VocatiRead More…
WorldSkills Uganda has convened a stakeholders’ meeting bringing together public and private Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and industry partners from across Central Region, in a strategic push to advance skills development and lay the groundwork for the forthcoming Central Region Skills Competitions. The engagement forms part of the broader effort to reposiRead More…
At a time when youth unemployment remains one of the most pressing challenges facing Uganda, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is increasingly emerging as a powerful solution for equipping young people with employable skills required in the job market. Skills development, education and employment expert, Ham Wilson Lukurwe says that technical and vocational education shouldRead More…