Uganda is undergoing a major transformation in its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system; a change that aims to make vocational education more relevant, practical, and aligned with the country’s labour market needs. The recent establishment of the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) and the ongoing TVET reforms mark a decisive step towards improving the quality and impact of vocational training across the country.
These reforms seek to modernize the way training institutions prepare young people for employment, with a strong emphasis on competence-based education, industry collaboration, and skills that support sustainable development. As the world, and Uganda, moves toward greener economies, the demand for workers trained in environmental management, renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable tourism continues to rise.
However, for these reforms to achieve their full potential, VET practitioners and in-company trainers play a crucial role. They are the link between policy and practice, between innovation and the classroom. That is why building their capacity to design and deliver modern, green-oriented curricula is essential.
This is precisely where the GreenVET4U project contributes to Uganda’s evolving TVET landscape. Through collaboration between Ugandan and European partners, the project is developing an innovative capacity-building programme aimed at empowering VET educators to become true agents of change in their institutions and communities.
In the coming months, GreenVET4U partners will be working on a set of e-learning courses that will soon be available on the project’s Online Platform. These courses will strengthen the skills of VET professionals in six key areas for the design and delivery of innovative curricula in skills for green jobs; from building business-education partnerships to integrating digital technologies and promoting inclusion and sustainability in training.
As Uganda’s TVET sector embraces reform and innovation, GreenVET4U stands ready to support educators and trainers in taking the next step: equipping a new generation with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the green economy.
