Government has rolled out engineering mentorship opportunities for young graduates to become manufacturing engineers to boost the seven value chains at the Engineering Development and Innovation Centre.
The Science, Innovation and Technology Minister, Dr Monica Musenero says the mentorship opportunities are being channeled through the annual internship programme for fresh graduates. The engineering graduates will be absorbed in the seven value chains at the Engineering Development and Innovation Centre located at Rwebitete in Kiruhura District to enhance technological and innovation base in the manufacturing sector.
“The internship opportunities span across the entire science, technology and innovation programme. We will be looking for young innovative engineers for mentorship into manufacturing engineers. We want young people who understand chemistry, manufacturing, food processing, and marketing innovative products,” she said at the 26th Ndejje University graduation held at the main campus in Luweero District on Friday.
According to her, innovation should be about understanding a particular subject and coming out with a product.
“We have productivity acceleration innovations and have put up a large engineering development and innovation centre. Among the seven value chains are the automotive and the electronics manufacturing. We need the best in work ethics, character and willingness to work under a high speed energy work environment,” Mr Musenero said.
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