In an effort to combat rising unemployment rates in Uganda, the Innovation Village Project today launched a one-week training program for 125 students from Kabale University. This initiative aims to equip young individuals with practical skills and foster innovative thinking to improve their standards of living.
The program, which operates within the Kigezi region, received support from the Red Cross, Kigezi Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Limited, and the Mastercard Foundation. The training targeted students aged 17 to 35, covering diverse skill sets including poultry farming, piggery, baking confectioneries like cakes, and value addition projects such as yogurt and crisps making.
Immaculate Kyomugisha, a trainer for the project and a student of Agriculture in Land Use Management at Kabale University, emphasized the program’s objective. “Our main intention is to enable students and youths from the Kigezi region to acquire innovative skills and knowledge on how to create their own jobs amidst the increased levels of unemployment in the country,” Kyomugisha stated.
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Kyomugisha further says that the training program not only imparted theoretical knowledge but also promised practical support. She also reveals that upon completion of the week-long training, participants will receive startup capital and necessary equipment to help them implement the skills they’ve learned.
Kyomugisha also noted that this hands-on approach aims to ensure that trainees can immediately start their own ventures, contributing to the local economy and alleviating unemployment.
She says that the initiative represents a proactive step towards sustainable economic development and self-reliance for Uganda’s youth.
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