130 Graduate under PACEID &Purple Skills Klinic Partnership

130 people have completed a skilling training program under the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) and the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT), in collaboration with the Purple Skills Klinic Foundation.

The individuals have been equipped with skills in cosmetology, soap making, deejaying, baking, photo/video graphy, modeling,  public speaking,  and graphic designing.

Matthew Bagonza, the Head of the Secretariat for PACEID lauded Douglas Lwanga founder of Purple Skills Klinic  for the initiative that is aimed at making better  the lives and livelihoods of the people in the ghettos of Kamwokya.

"The partnership between PACEID and DIT has been instrumental in equipping these young people with the necessary skills to thrive in various industries. We are confident that they will utilize their newfound knowledge and expertise to contribute to the success of Uganda's exports and industrial development"  Bagonza said.

He urged the graduates to use newfound expertise to add value to their respective products and contribute to Uganda’s target of USD 6Bn in the next five years

Dr. Patrick Byakatonda the Director of DIT, took the opportunity to commission the graduates of the Purple Skills Klinic where the graduates were awarded modular occupational competence-based certificates in their respective fields.

“The skills they have learned will be invaluable and I believe they will play a crucial role in the nation's economic growth" he stated.

Douglas Lwanga, the Founder of Purple Skills Klinic applauded the joint efforts of PACEID and DIT for their support towards the success of the ceremony.

“Thank you Mr. Odrek Rwabwogo, I know you are not here with us today but we appreciate the good work you and your team are doing not only for us but for the entire country.”