The one-year programme covers eight hospitality and tourism trades. Applicants must have completed a relevant qualification between 2022 and 2026 and be unemployed.
Uganda's Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has advertised 150 places on a one-year National Apprenticeship Programme in tourism and hospitality. The programme is due to start in January 2027, and applications close at 5 pm on 17 November 2026, according to the ministry's notice.
This is a training opportunity, not a promise of a permanent job. The ministry says a stipend is payable and the programme leads to a UVTAB Level II certificate.
The notice asks for Ugandan applicants with a degree, diploma or certificate in tourism, leisure or hospitality from a recognised institution. Applicants must have completed their studies between 2022 and 2026 and be unemployed. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Choose one trade only. The ministry lists 30 places for cooks; 25 for waitrons; 20 each for bakers, receptionists, housekeeping and laundry, and baristas and bartending; 10 for tour guides; and five for coffee experience guides.
Prepare a cover letter, CV, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and a copy of your national ID. Follow the online application link on the ministry's own advert. It says only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Before uploading documents, check the address of the application form against the ministry's notice. Save a copy of your application and keep your personal documents private. Do not pay someone who promises to secure a place.
The deadline and eligibility above are from the notice checked on 5 November 2026. Check the ministry page again before applying in case the notice changes.
For a wider explanation of placements, see internships and industrial training in Uganda.
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