YCI-PSFU/GROW Fuels Women Entrepreneurship in Kampala and Isingiro
On April 25th, 2024, YMCA Comprehensive Institute (YCI) celebrated the graduation of 380 women entrepreneurs from the YCI-PSFU/GROW skilling program. This program, a collaboration between YCI, the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, the GROW project and the world bank, aimed to empower women in refugee-hosting districts (RHDs) […]
YCI Creates a Positive Impact in the Wandegeya Community
On 21/02/2024, the YMCA Comprehensive Institute (YCI) community transformed Wandegeya, embracing the spirit of social responsibility and environmental awareness. Led by Dean of Students Mr. Kizito James and Guild President Mr. Paul Kizza Alex, alongside the Guild Council, a dedicated team rolled up their sleeves for a clean-up drive in waste-impacted areas. But the initiative […]
YCI Marks 26th Graduation, Charter Award & Dr. Jjumba’s Legacy
The YMCA Comprehensive Institute (YCI) proudly celebrated its 26th graduation ceremony on February 23rd, 2024, at Buwambo campus. This momentous occasion was marked by the official handover of the prestigious university charter, a testament to YCI’s commitment to academic excellence and its dedication to shaping a skilled Ugandan workforce. The ceremony was graced by the […]
YMCA Comprehensive Institute (YCI) Receives Charter Status
Press conference held on 20th February 2024 , Press release YMCA Comprehensive Institute (YCI), a leading Private Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI), vocational and technical institution in Uganda, is thrilled to announce its official recognition as the first chartered Private Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI) in Uganda. This prestigious status, officially granted on January 11, […]
How to Beat the Competition at Job Interviews
By Prof. Katende.M. Suleyman Hadji,PhD-Professor of Tourism studies at YCI. On 24th February 2024, Young Christian Institute of YMCA will produce more graduates to join the already big number of job seekers produced by other Institutions and Universities. What is worrying parents and the graduates now is lack of connections to the potential employers. The […]
Make a Difference In Society
Prof. Dr. Katende. M. Suleyman Hadji- Professor of Tourism studies Congratulations dear YMCA Comprehensive Institute graduands especially those from the Tourism Department where I am the Professor of Tourism studies. Today the Institute sets you free and unleashes you all to an unsuspecting public armed with respectable certificates, diplomas and degrees. My prayer is that […]
Vocational Education is not for Failures
Prof. Dr. Katende.M.Suleyman Hadji- Professor of Tourism studies “If it falls your lot to be a street sweeper, go out and sweep streets like Michelangelo painted pictures. Sweep streets like Handel and Beethoven composed music. Sweep streets like Shakespeare wrote poetry. Sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will have […]