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The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is implementing the National Apprenticeship and Graduate Volunteer Programme. The Programme aims at improving youth transition into employment and enhancing labour productivity, as part of the national efforts to address the growing challenge of youth unemployment and its ramifications. One of the key objectives of the Programme is to promote employment-based skilling for the unemployed and underemployed young people between the ages of 16 to 35 years, through Apprenticeship training.

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Apprenticeship is a form of structured work-based learning that combines on-the-job and off-the-job training, equipping participants with practical competencies required for specific occupations, and ends with formal assessment and

Apprenticeships are important because they provide structured, hands-on training to develop essential workforce skills, offering individuals a clear career path and earning potential while simultaneously helping employers to build a skilled, motivated, and loyal workforce. Apprentices receive hands-on training and practical experience by working directly under the supervision of professionals and mentors in a specific field. The Programme is implemented in accordance with the Employment Act, Cap. 226, the Employment Regulations, 2011, and the Uganda National Apprenticeship Framework (UNAF), 2018.

The Government of Uganda (GoU) recognizes the need to address youth unemployment and underemployment through Apprenticeship training. To this end, the GoU has allocated funding to support placement of apprentices.

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The Ministry now invites eligible applicants to apply for Apprenticeship training opportunities under the NAGV

Programme. Successful candidates will be attached to host institutions that align with their academic qualifications, interests, and skill needs. During the placement, apprentices will actively contribute to the daily operations and strategic activities of the host institution, while acquiring practical skills and experience to enhance their employability.

Eligibility Criteria for Apprentices:

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Possess at least a Certificate, Diploma, or Honours Bachelor’s Degree (or an equivalent qualification) from a recognised institution;
2. Must be 16 – 35 years at the time of application;
3. Exhibit a high level of interest in the priority occupation applied for;
4. Demonstrate basic communication skills, willingness to learn, and adaptability to work environments;
5. Must be available for the full duration of the apprenticeship program as specified; and
6. Should be medically fit to undertake field or practical work as may be required in the chosen occupation.

Interested applicants should complete and submit the Apprentice’s Application Form, available on the Ministry’s website via https://agvp.mglsd.go.ug. All applications must be submitted online through the link provided on the website not later than 15th January 2026

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Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted via email or phone once they have been matched with a suitable host institution.

For more information, please contact:

Office of the Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street

P.O Box 7136

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Tel: +256 786 344 062

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Office of the National Apprenticeship Superintendent Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street

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P.O Box 7136

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KAMPALA

Tel: +256 773 718 264

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Email: apprenticeshiptraining@mglsd.go.ug

 

GRADUATE VOLUNTEERS

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is implementing the National Apprenticeship and Graduate Volunteer Programme. The Programme aims at improving youth transition into employment and enhancing labour productivity, as part of the national efforts to address the growing challenge of youth unemployment and its ramifications. One of the key objectives of the Programme is to develop work-readiness skills among the fresh graduates through work placement training, coaching and mentorship.

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Graduate Volunteerism involves the engagement of individuals of working age in unpaid work aimed at acquiring employable skills, gaining work experience, building professional networks, and enhancing social standing

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Under the Graduate Volunteer Component, graduates are placed in public, private, and civil society organisations to gain practical experience, build professional networks, acquire work-readiness skills, and improve their transition into the labour market. This initiative plays a critical role in addressing youth unemployment, underemployment, persistent skills mismatch and lack of workplace skills and experience among graduates. It gives them exposure to the real work environment, thus creating a clear potential route to employment.

The Government of Uganda (GoU) recognizes the need to address youth unemployment and underemployment through the Graduate Volunteerism training. To this end, the GoU has allocated funding to support placement of Graduate Volunteers,

The Ministry now invites qualified graduates to apply for Graduate Volunteerism training opportunities under the NAGV Programme Under this arrangement, successful applicants will be attached to host institutions that align with their academic qualifications.

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During the placement, Graduate volunteers will support the day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives of the host institution while gaining employability skills

Eligibility Criteria for Graduate Volunteers:

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Possess at least a Certificate, Diploma, Honours Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (or an equivalent qualification) from a recognised institution;
2. Applicants must have graduated within the last five years (2021-2025);
3. Must be 18 – 35 years at the time of application;
4. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders;
5. Exhibit a high level of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct, with a willingness to learn and work in a professional work setting; and
6. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic familiarity with digital collaboration platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Zoom, Teams) is an added advantage.

Interested applicants should complete and submit the Graduate Volunteer Application Form, available on the Ministry’s website via https://agvp.mglsd.go.ug. All applications must be submitted online through the link provided on the website not later than 15th

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January 2026

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted by email or phone once they have been matched with a suitable host institution.

For more information, please contact:

Office of the Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street

P.O Box 7136

KAMPALA

Tel: +256 786 344 062

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Commissioner Labour, Industrial Relations and Productivity Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street

P.O Box 7136

KAMPALA

Tel: +256 773 718 264

Email: ugvs@mglsd.go.ug

 

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