OPPORTUNITY FOR BUSINESSES TO GET GRADUATES EQUIPPED WITH ADEQUATE SKILLS THROUGH A WORK READINESS PROGRAM

Background: European Union and Enabel

With funding from European Union, Enabel is implementing the WeWork Uganda (PSFU) and Enabel project in Uganda which provides decent jobs for youth (2024-2027) in which Enabel provides technical support to the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), a leading employer body in Uganda, which seeks to improve the employability of graduates, skilled workers, youth with or without formal education, and other institutions of higher learning.

The program targets youth aged 18-30 years with a special focus on female graduates to equip them with employability skills, competencies and attitudes that meet the labour market demands. It focuses on sectors such as tourism & hospitality, the green economy, manufacturing (including agro-processing), ICT, construction, transport & logistics, among others. Through the selected specialized training providers, the youth will acquire workplace readiness skills that improve their employability and self-employment.

The program is targeting a total of 1,200 beneficiaries, 70% female and 30% male, to be recruited. The bulk of the WeWork Uganda (PSFU) programme will be implemented by PSFU, a partner with Enabel who are the calling upon the private sector to express interest in this program by providing placement opportunities to the youth.

Companies that can apply (Eligibility)

Companies in the following sectors are eligible to apply: tourism & hospitality, the green economy (renewable energy, waste management, water management, agriculture, tourism & hospitality), manufacturing (including agro-processing), construction, transport & logistics, ICT, e-mobility, etc.

To apply, companies must be legally registered and have a good track record of at least 3 years with tax compliance. They must also have a willingness to commit to engaging the youth in their operations even after the WeWork Uganda (PSFU) program. Companies that have proof that they have previously worked with youth and have provided them with decent jobs will have an added advantage.

How to apply

Interested and eligible companies can apply by submitting their applications to the email: wework@psfuganda.org

Applications are to be made online. Visit wework.psfuganda.org/choosecompany under the account when filling in your application forms.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

For more details on how to apply:

Contact: Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Tel: 256-312-263850
Email: wework@psfuganda.org
Website: wework.psfuganda.org

Requirements: After recruitment of the graduates by the company, management mentors, coaches will be assigned to the graduates by PSFU.

Under the arrangement the graduate will:

• Spend 80% of their time on practical training in the company and 20% on theoretical training at the training provider for a period of 6 months.
• Be trained in generic skills, hence enhancing their employability in the labour market.
• Be given a stipend of USD 12 per day to cater for their basic needs during the training.
• Be placed in a company for a period of 6 months.

Participating companies in the WeWork are expected to:

• Provide hands-on training to the youth for a period of 6 months.
• Mentor and coach the graduates in the period of 6 months.
• Provide decent employment opportunities to the graduates after the training period with a minimum of at least one year.
• Pay the graduates a salary of at least 50% of the normal salary paid to the permanent staff in the same position.

Note: For clarification:

Contact: Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Tel: 256-312-263850
Email: wework@psfuganda.org
Website: wework.psfuganda.org