ADVERT FOR APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SECTOR

The Government of the Republic of Uganda, through the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MoTWA) and that of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), is implementing the National Apprenticeship Programme in the tourism and hospitality sector.

The programme aims to equip unemployed graduates with work readiness skills along the tourism value chain by promoting employment-based skilling, reskilling, and upskilling in line with the Uganda National Apprenticeship Framework (UNAF 2018), the Employment Act (2006), the Employment Regulations (2011), and the National Employment Policy of Uganda (2011). The Programme is national in character, targeting interested individuals nationwide.

The MoTWA now invites suitably qualified Ugandans who satisfy the criteria to apply for a one-year on-the-job training opportunity leading to the award of the UVTAB Level II Certificate. The programme will commence in June 2025.

Details are as follows;

Title: Apprentice

Number of Vacancies: 150 as detailed in the five trades/departments below:-

• Cooks (chefs) 30
• Waitrons 30
• Receptionists 30
• Bakers 30
• Tour Guides 30

Eligibility:

Applicants must hold qualifications (Degree, Diploma or Certificate) in Tourism, Leisure or Hospitality from a recognized University or Institution.

Applicants should have completed their studies between 2020 to 2024 and are unemployed.

Applicants are advised to apply for only one trade of interest.

Interested applicants should attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates and transcripts and a copy National ID

Women and People With Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.

Application Method:

Application forms can be accessed from and returned to the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities website: https://www.tourism.go.ug/ not later than 17:00hrs on 30th April 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

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