Editorial
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to establish 17 additional Presidential Zonal Industrial Skilling Hubs across the country in a move aimed at expanding vocational training opportunities and tackling youth unemployment.
The development was announced by the State House as the sixth intake of students officially commenced training at the existing 19 Presidential Zonal Industrial Skilling Hubs.
The hubs were established by President Museveni as part of the efforts to address unemployment and equip young people with practical skills in various fields including carpentry, welding, tailoring, building and construction, hairdressing, shoe making and mechanics.
Training at the centres is free of charge, with learners receiving accommodation, meals and training materials.
Upon completion, graduates are awarded certificates from the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB), equivalent to the Uganda Certificate of Education.
The Presidential Zonal Industrial Skilling Hubs programme has emerged as one of the government’s flagship interventions aimed at combating youth unemployment and promoting wealth creation through vocational skills development.
