Youth advised to embrace vocational skills

The youth have been advised to embrace vocational skills to secure a sustainable future.

 Kennedy Zziwa a renowned entrepreneur and the Founder of Hair By Zziwa noted that young people need hands-on skills to be able to generate business ideas.

While launching his second Hair by Zziwa Academy in Nansana Wakiso district, he explained that skills like hairdressing, and fashion design among others enable the youth to break the dependency syndrome by starting up their businesses, obtaining their incomes as well as employing their family and friends.

Ziwa however implored them to be passionate about their careers saying that it eases their growth.” Do what you love and don’t look at the money, money will follow you, don’t chase the money “he stated.

While officiating at the same event, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Industry Amelia Kyambadde applauded private companies that give employment opportunities to the youth most especially those with vocational skills.

She showed gratitude towards the teamwork among players in the beauty sector saying that it's one of the reasons for its improvement.

Zziwa was launching his second Hair by Zziwa Academy in Nansana, as well as celebrating his first graduation ceremony where he awarded fifty-six students in several studies including hairdressing and beauty among others.