Huawei, partners with gov’t to hold ICT Job Fair

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Oct.17, Chinese tech giant Huawei partnered with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, to host the 2nd annual ICT Job Fair at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.

The National ICT Job Fair looks at addressing the youth unemployment question in Uganda through the ICT sector. The fair event provides the much-needed platform for the youth to directly connect with employers while at the same time uncovering employment opportunities, internships, apprenticeships, and training programs in the vibrant ICT sector as captured in theme: “Navigating the Digital Horizon”.

Huawei Uganda Managing Director, Mr Sunrise, said: “Huawei offered 15 internship positions with all of them now full-time Huawei employees.

This year we will continue to offer 15 more internship opportunities,” says Mr Sunrise, adding, “We would also provide 500 advanced ICT technologies training quotas for free for those that would register with us.” “I believe that ICTs will make significant contributions to Uganda’s economic development and people’s well-being.

Together let us build an intelligent Uganda,” Mr. Sunrise said. President Yoweri Museveni in his remarks commended Huawei, saying his invitation in the early 2000s for Huawei to start work in Uganda has paid off.