KAMPALA- One of the things that is still hitting us hard as a nation is unemployment since Uganda is one of the countries with the highest population with the youth taking over three quarters of the national population figures.
With this in place, more initiatives are needed in ; Skilling, job forum platforms, increased scaling of manufacturing plants and many more.
The Job fair organized by Alliance Francaise de Kampala ( AFK), French Embassy in Uganda, French Chamber of commerce Uganda together with other partners organized the fourth edition of their Annual Job Fair at the French International school over the weekend.
This was a great meeting space between employers and employees coming up to see and be able to fill the gaps and also share information that employers need as they look for employees to join their work force.
Speaking at the event Loic Boivin , the director, AFK said that the job fair creates bridges for young professionals and employers.
” Thought out the day , the participants will be able to connect with companies and they will have workshops for Proper Curriculum Vitae writing, Internship placements, training and mentorship” Loic Added .
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He also stressed that knowing French is an asset that should be taken advantage of.
Mr.Bertrand Hertzog, president French Chamber of Commerce Uganda stressed that it is very important for them to connect with Ugandans with these activities that are part of their DNA.
He also noted that they had over 800 people that came through last year and this year it will be better.
Her Excellency, Doreen Ruth Amule , the Ugandan Ambassador to France said that she was happy to share her reflections of Humanity which reminds us that before all our races we are first human beings and we must treat each other with dignity and worthiness.
” In today’s world of diversity inclusion is essential and it is our responsibility to create communities sources of strength.
Our two nations share common aspirations of peace , culture, business, trade and many others and such
activities strengthen the partnership between France and Uganda”. Amule asserted.
The French Ambassador to Uganda, Her Excellency Virginie Leroy said that it helps students to build confidence and also becoming better since Uganda has very many opportunities.
“We have over 25 companies here and I thank them for working with us and I encourage all of you to check them out so that you can benefit from all of them.
I also welcome you to this edition which is growing every year and it is a key event part of the Francophonie which is running under the theme French opens doors and if you’re aware Uganda is strategically located and a gate way to many other countries that Speak French” Virginie Added.
The participants had various sessions where they were guided on how to make competitive CVs, connect with employers directly, beginners French lessons, Scholarships submission to French Universities, networking and so many more.
