What is Workforce Development Program?
The Workforce Development Program is an initiative led by educational institutions to give students and graduates of the College of Computing and Information Sciences and Cisco Networking Academy Program practical experience in Uganda's growing ICT sector. Through Partnership with the private sector, government and civil society, the Workforce Development Program enables Cisco students and graduates to be ready to tackle the demands of the ICT labour market. Students and graduates of the Cisco Networking Academy Program are trained to use critical thinking and problem solving skills. However, if these skills are only learnt in a classroom setting the ability of students and graduates to perform in the workforce will be hampered. More importantly to ensure the sustainability of the Cisco Networking Academy Program in Uganda, the issue of job placement is of vital importance. The Workforce Development Program is run by the WDP program Coordinators under supervision of the Cisco Academy Main Contacts. Each Academy nominates a WDP Program Coordinator whose responsibilities is to build relations with private sector, government and civil society.
Objectivies of the Workforce Development Program (WDP) in Uganda
- Establish a partnership between the employer and educational organisation.
- Connects technical education with industry to make learning more relevant.
- Creates a pool of highly skilled, well-prepared entry-level workers.
- Enhances staff morale and provides needed assistance.
- Reduces recruitment and turnover costs.
