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Projects / Community Outreach
UCC/UCUSAF ICT & Multimedia Training
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), through the Uganda Communications Universal Service Access Fund (UCUSAF), has through a competitive call and evaluation process signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Billbrain Technologies Ltd and Partners to establish a collaboration in the implementation of key activities under a general thematic area of skilling youths in multimedia production to enhance innovation and creativity in local content and create jobs in the creative industries in response to the wide spread youth unemployment. Therefore, UCUSAF III programme set aside resources to be utilized under a collaborative grant framework between UCC/UCUSAF and Billbrain Technologies Ltd and Partners to implement the project.
Training was conducted from (01/12/2023 – 21/12/2023)
Training Objective
To enhance innovation and creativity in local content production and create jobs in the creative industries in response to the wide spread youth unemployment.
Training Dates
The training will take place during the months of August and September 2023.
Training Locations
- Lira
- Gulu
- Apac
- Omoro
- Agago
- Pader
Eligibility / Requirements
The training targets youths that are or intend to be self-employed and self-sustaining using IT tools and skills in multimedia content creation and production
- Ugandans between the age of 18 and 30 .
- A valid National ID
- Own and be able to operate a smart phone or tablet.
- Both males and females are encouraged to apply.
For questions and inquiries,
Please feel free to contact us; by calling 0784-372466 or 0702-816801 or by writing to training@bit.ac.ug.
Training Implementers
The training is implemented by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) under the Uganda Communications Universal Service & Access Fund (UCUSAF) in partnership with Billbrain Technologies, Billbrain Institute of Technology, Gachey Group, and Instinctive Media.
How to Apply
(Applications closed)
Training was conducted from (01/12/2023 – 21/12/2023)
Following the call for youth in the locations of; Lira, Gulu, Apac, Omoro, Agago, and Pader to apply to take part in the UCC/UCUSAF ICT & Multimedia Skills Training, this is to inform all selected candidates that the trainings will take place between 01st of December, 2023 and 21st September 2023.
Please keep checking our website, and our media handles for details of the particular schedule for your district.
Below is the training schedule and venues per district;
DISTRICT | No. of PARTICIPANTS | VENUE | TRAININGÂ STARTÂ DATEÂ (OPENING) | TRAININGÂ ENDÂ DATE (CLOSING) |
APAC | 50 | Double Deuz | 02/12/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
PADER | 50 | Perfect View Hotel | 02/12/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
AGAGO | 50 | Green Oasis Hotel | 02/12/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
AGAGO | 100 | Top View Hotel | 02/12/2023 | 08/12/2023 |
GULU | 100 | Kakanyero Hotel | 11/12/2023 | 16/12/2023 |
LIRA | 150 | Apostolic Centre | 11/12/2023 | 16/12/2023 |
OMORO | 100 | Kolstar Hotel/Deromz | 11/12/2023 | 16/12/2023 |
TOTAL | 600 |