UNDP, Refactory Graduate 144 Youth

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UNDP and Refactory Academy graduated 144 young Ugandans from the Skills for Digital Jobs Initiative, which trains youth for data science, AI, cybersecurity, software development, product design, and cloud computing. The program enrolled 217 learners and achieved a 96% completion rate. Early tracking shows 33 of 68 monitored graduates securing jobs or internships and 68 of 97 starting ventures. Officials said the initiative strengthens Uganda’s digital workforce and supports long-term economic development.