Females majority as over 1,800 graduate at YMCA institute

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A total of 1,886 candidates are graduating today, February 28, 2025, at the Buwambo-based YMCA Comprehensive Institute (YCI).

Out of the total number, 384 (21%) are male whereas 1,502 (79%) are females.

At the institution's 27th graduation, candidates are graduating in different disciplines and are to be awarded certificates, diplomas and degrees.

The disciplines of study, include childhood development teacher education, accountancy, business administration, guidance and counselling, fashion and design, catering, journalism and electronics.

Speaking during the graduation ceremony, Dr James Nkata, the chancellor of YCI urged graduands to strive to become job creators as opposed to job seekers.

He noted that the institution has imparted skills to learners, calling on them to use the skills for self-reliance and sustainable living.

"Your efforts have paid off today, congratulations! The skills and knowledge you have attained from here should help you create jobs. Be leaders and chat the new path to success in life," Nkata said.

Dr Herbert Mukasa, the YCI's principal, recounted the institution's transformation journey, which he said is marked with excellence and resilience citing annual pass-out of skilled graduates who he said are absorbed into the job market after.

He acknowledged the support rendered by the government which he said has enabled the institution to transform over the years.

"We are grateful to the government for always supporting our transformation journey. We have had learners graduate and contribute to the country's economic growth," he said.