Across all districts, young people who had successfully completed their vocational training under the GET Skilled Project stepped into a new
phase—transforming their skills into sustainable businesses. To support this transition, a comprehensive Business Planning Training was rolled out, equipping graduates with the knowledge and tools needed to start, manage, and grow their own enterprises.
“We had the skills, but we didn’t know how to organize a business. Now I understand how to plan,
save, and grow. This training has opened my mind.”- Kwezira Joram, Get- skilled participant”
The training focused on practical business development skills, including identifying viable business ideas, understanding market demands,
financial management, record keeping, branding, and customer care. For many of these youth, it marked the first time they were learning how to turn their technical abilities into structured and profitable ventures.
Participants were guided through the process of developing clear and realistic business plans. They learned how to calculate startup costs,
set pricing strategies, and forecast income. This was especially important for those in trades such as tailoring, mechanics, hairdressing, and other hands-on professions where skills alone were not enough to guarantee success.
