The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja on Wednesday morning flagged off five Ugandans going to participate in Huawei’s Leadership, Employability, Advancement Possibility (LEAP) digital talent training in Shenzhen China.
Rt Hon. Nabbanja applauded Huawei Technologies Uganda for their support and the opportunities they have created for Ugandans (mostly the youth) to explore their potential on a global level in ICTs —on top of their commitment to the technological advancement of Uganda over the years.
As Huawei’s flagship corporate social responsibility program, the LEAP program has been held consecutively in Uganda since its launch in 2016. To date, 50 Ugandans have benefited from this program through physical training that is held in China, and 162 beneficiaries have joined the program virtually and obtained certificates.
Along with other participants around the world, the five Ugandans will have the opportunity to explore and attend various trainings in areas of;
- Technology and innovation: Basic and advanced levels will be proposed to have a better understanding of key technologies such as 5G, cloud computing, and AI. You will also hear from scientists, experts, or professors who share their perspectives on a wide range of topics from cyber security to smart cities.
- Discovering Huawei: This set of courses has been designed to give a glimpse at Huawei’s history and technological developments from different angles: a corporate presentation showcasing the evolution of the company, and virtual tours of the Huawei campus and flagship stores to discover the different aspects of the company.
- Leadership and career development: Discover the 7 habits of highly successful people, learn how to work in a cross-cultural environment understand the strategic leadership model, etc.
- Traditional and modern China: Chinese culture discovery remains a key feature of the program. Specially selected Chinese documentaries and virtual tours of Chinese scenic spots are available anytime to provide flexibility for the participants to enjoy at your rhythm.
Mr. Ssali Gao, the Deputy Managing Director of Huawei Technologies (Uganda) Co. Limited highlighted that Huawei acknowledges ICT has become a crucial growth engine for many different industries in Uganda.
As a global ICT leader, Gao noted that Huawei is committed to promoting ICT industry development in Uganda, and aims to drive long-term economic, social, and environmental sustainability. In addition, the technology firm also seeks to close the gap between knowledge learned in the classroom and the skills required by the industry and enhance knowledge transfer. This is done through its programs such as the DigiTruck Project, Huawei ICT Academy, Huawei ICT Competitions, Seeds for the Future program, and the ICT Job Fair, among other programs.
The main reason for having these initiatives by Huawei Technologies is talent development is crucial for the growth of any industry —and as a result, across the ICT talent ecosystem, there is an urgent need for large numbers of technical staff who can address the challenges posed by this transformation.
The five, merit selected Ugandan participants, alongside other global participants will have the opportunity to explore and attend various trainings in areas of;
