Skills Development and TVET

Across Teso and Bukedi, thousands of young people leave school without the practical skills, opportunities, or capital needed to participate meaningfully in the economy. High youth unemployment, limited access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), low financial inclusion, and weak market linkages leave many young people—especially those Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEET)—trapped in cycles of poverty and dependency. Bukedi has one of Uganda’s highest NEET rates, underscoring the urgency of investing in employable skills and entrepreneurship.

TEDA empowers young women and men with market-driven vocational skills, entrepreneurship training, digital competencies, and business development support that prepare them not just for employment, but for enterprise creation, innovation, and sustainable livelihoods.

Our Focus

• Technical & Vocational Skills (TVET) – Delivering demand-driven vocational training aligned with labour market needs.
• Youth Entrepreneurship – Building entrepreneurs through business incubation, enterprise development, and startup mentorship.
• Financial Literacy & Business Management – Strengthening financial capability, business planning, record keeping, savings, and investment skills.
• Innovation & Digital Skills – Equipping young people with digital, creative, and problem-solving skills for the modern economy.
• Green Skills & Sustainable Enterprises – Promoting climate-smart businesses, circular economy solutions, and green job opportunities.
• Employment Readiness – Preparing youth for internships, apprenticeships, workplace success, and decent employment.
• Women’s Economic Empowerment – Expanding economic opportunities for young women through inclusive skills training and enterprise support.
• Market Linkages & Enterprise Growth – Connecting youth-led businesses to finance, markets, value chains, and strategic partnerships.