The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is welcoming Applications of 50 Aprrentices towards the implementation of 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.

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.

Uganda job market

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.

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

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

KAMPALA

Tel: +256 786 344 062

Office of the National Apprenticeship Superintendent 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: apprenticeshiptraining@mglsd.go.ug

 

 

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