Huawei announces dates for this year's ICT Job Fair

The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in partnership with Huawei Technologies Uganda have announced the dates for this year's   National ICT Job Fair set for November 21 and 22.

The job fair will  be held at the National ICT Innovation Hub, Nakawa in Kampala.

This annual event, now in its third edition, aims to bridge the gap between Uganda’s rapidly growing ICT sector

and its talented youth, providing a platform for networking, skills development, and job opportunities.

This year’s job fair is focused on the need to empower the next generation with the necessary digital skills, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and career opportunities in technology expand.

Under the theme “Shaping Uganda’s Digital Future: Bridging Skills, Innovation and Opportunity” the event will feature

leading ICT companies, start-ups, government agencies, and academic institutions, all with one goal in mind: to connect Uganda’s young professionals with transformative job opportunities in the technology sector.

The National ICT Job Fair 2024 will host a series of interactive activities, including employer booths: attendees will directly meet and engage with leading Ugandan institutions in the ICT industry offering jobs, internships, and training., exploring potential roles in areas such as software development, data science, network engineering, and cyber security.

There will also be skills development and training workshops including hands-on sessions led by experts from Huawei and other industry leaders will offer training in sought-after skills, including coding, digital marketing, and AI applications.

There will also be panel discussions, keynotes and networking opportunities from speakers from government, academia, and the private sector  who will discuss trends, challenges, and future prospects in Uganda’s ICT landscape availing connections with ICT professionals, innovators, and peers to explore partnerships and collaborations.