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…
Paul Terran Lugobe, a student at the Hotel and Tourism Training College (HTTC) Jinja has won a Medal of Excellence in Culinary Arts at the 48th WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai, China placing him among the world’s best in his trade. The Medal of Excellence recognizes competitors who demonstrate a world class standard in their skill. Lugobe, 21, is one of the more than 1,400 compRead More…
Last night, 1,400 Competitors walked into the Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center to resounding cheers and a sea of flags, full of pride to be representing their countries and regions. Today, these young people begin their test projects. Uganda’s competitors who include Paul Terran Lugobe (Cooking); Elizabeth Mirabel Mutoro (Welding); and Flavia Nakaayi (Health and Social Care) are on this globRead 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…
From training at the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training College (UHTTC) in Jinja to earning a place among Africa’s top young culinary talent, Paul Terran Lugobe’s skills journey has now brought him to the world’s biggest stage for skills. Lugobe took part in the hospitality skills competitions in Jinja where he excelled and went ahead to compete at the Ladha Za Afrika Culinary Competition at theRead More…
Flavia Nakaayi is preparing to compete at the WorldSkills International Competition set for 22–27 September 2026 in Shanghai, China, where more than 1,400 young skilled professionals from over 70 countries and regions will compete for world medals across dozens of skills. Nakaayi will compete in nursing category. https://youtu.be/ig_asujg62w Nakaayi’s journey to that stage began at Kabale SchRead More…
The skills community will gather in one of the most dynamic cities in the world for the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 in September. Here is what they can expect. For many people travelling to the 48th WorldSkills Competition, Shanghai will be their first encounter with China and it is certain to be a memorable one. As delegations will soon discover, the city is a fusion of ancient heritage and modRead More…
Today, June 14, 2026, WorldSkills community marks a major milestone. In exactly 100 days, more than 1,400 young skilled professionals from over 70 countries and regions will converge in Shanghai, China, to compete across 64 skills from 22 to 27 September 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition will be the culmination of months and years of dedication and training, bringing together the world’sRead More…