The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has launched a major drive to strengthen the quality of skills certification by training assessors to better align with industry standards.
The new initiative unveiled at a workshop in Wakiso seeks to ensure that Uganda’s vocational graduates leave training institutions with competencies directly relevant to the demands of the job market. It comes in the wake of the TVET Act 2025, which requires vocational training and certification to be more closely tied to Labor market realities.
During the training, assessors were taken through updated approaches to assessment and certification, with a focus on revising Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs), adopting new national standards, and improving the measurement of practical, hands-on skills. The aim is to make assessments more consistent and reflective of what employers require in the workplace.
UVTAB Executive Secretary, Onesmus Oyesigye, noted that the reform is critical to building trust in Uganda’s technical and vocational training system. “We must produce graduates whose skills are not only certified but also demanded by employers. This program ensures that assessors are well-equipped to bridge the gap between the classroom and the world of work,” he said.
The move has been welcomed by education stakeholders who argue that Uganda’s workforce must be better prepared to meet both local and global Labor market needs. By upgrading the capacity of assessors, UVTAB hopes to boost the employability of trainees, raise employer confidence, and position Uganda’s TVET sector as a credible engine for skills development and job creation.