The equip – jinja project: integrated approach to strengthening vocational education and entrepreneurship.
The equip – jinja project: integrated approach to strengthening vocational education and entrepreneurship.
EMPOWERING CRAFTSMEN AND WOMEN
The lack of a sufficient skilled labour force constitutes an obstacle for the economic development of Uganda. Especially lacking are technical quality and equipment, as well as the ability to acquire non-technical soft skills for entrepreneurship. The aim of project EQUIP Jinja is to promote vocational training in technical craftspeople by strengthening 14 private vocational training centres in the Jinja district.
Together with Ugandan partners, Gered Gereedschap will make it more appealing for young people to choose a career in technology. In cooperation with government and industry, 3500 young people will be given the opportunity to follow excellent technical education. Furthermore, 500 of them will be guided towards entrepreneurship. Also, 5,000 independent craftspeople from the informal sector will have access to high-quality tools and well-equipped workshops.
Provide 3,500 students with access to excellent technical vocational training
In order to achieve this, the following sub-objectives are set:
- develop a uniform curriculum for the participating schools;
- equip 70 classrooms with tools and machines
- set up a training programme for technical teachers;
- train 50 technical vocational teachers;
- provide a scholarship for 500 students,