Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is increasingly proving that it is the most effective pathway to employment, practical skills, and opportunities to drive economic transformation. A good example of this is WorldSkills Champion Tonny Mugisa who competed at the 47th WorldSkills International Competition in Lyon, France in 2024. Today, Mugisa works on Uganda’s multi-billion dRead 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…
In preparation for the National Skills Competitions, WorldSkills Federation Uganda conducted Western Region Skills Competitions at Nyamitanga Technical Institute in Mbarara city on Friday, October 31, 2025. Skills competitions are part of the WorldSkills activities to promote Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Uganda. The event brought together talented young competitors fRead More…
In preparation for the National Skills Competitions, WorldSkills Federation Uganda (WSF) organized Northern Region Skills Competitions at Kiryandongo Technical Institute on October 24, 2025. Skills competitions are part of the WSF activities to promote Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Uganda. A brass band parade marked the opening of the competitions as competiRead More…
As part of its activities to promote Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Uganda, WorldSkills Federation Uganda successfully conducted the Eastern Regional Skills Competitions on October 21, 2025 at Iganga Vocational Training Institute. The event brought together talented young competitors from various institutions across the Eastern region to showcase their skills, creativity,Read More…
Uganda is positioning itself to become a continental leader in technical and vocational education and training (TVET), guided by the TVET Policy 2019 and the newly enacted TVET Act 2025. According to Dr. Eddy Turyatemba, Assistant Commissioner for TVET in the Ministry of Education and Sports, the new law provides a strategic framework for modernizing vocational training and aligning it with UgandRead More…
WorldSkills Champion Joel Makongo believes that acquiring practical skills through Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has the power to transform lives. Speaking from his own experience, Makongo says that through WorldSkills competitions, he discovered the value of hands-on training that inspired him to start and manage his own bakery. “WorldSkills teaches us that skills chaRead More…
When Harriet Kasedde, a resident of Kiryowa II, Njeru Parish in Buikwe district encouraged her son to pursue technical and vocational education, she believed it would give him a future. Today, her conviction has been proven right, and she is now urging other parents to do the same for their children. Kasedde says many young people spend years on the streets searching for jobs, yet technical andRead More…
WorldSkills competitions are redefining the future of young Ugandans by offering them a platform to enhance their skills, benchmark their skills against their peers, gain international exposure, and secure meaningful employment. Beyond medals and trophies, WorldSkills competitions are shaping careers of young Ugandans, and proving that vocational training can be a gateway to both professional sRead More…
In a fast-changing world with rising demand for hands-on skills, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has become central to preparing Ugandan youth for the job market. Employers increasingly seek graduates who can translate classroom knowledge into real-world solutions, making hands-on training a key pathway to employment. At Kiryandongo Technical Institute, students are stepping Read More…