Five BIP graduates in UAE have secured metal fabrication jobs with Awtad Group of Companies, a top engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates. This breakthrough highlights how Uganda’s technical institutions are equipping youth with globally relevant skills.
The graduates—Richard Brian Kyentabona, Mark Cliff Mulinzi, Kellyson Amumpaire, Ivan Emmanuel Otekat, and Jonathan Kisitu—completed a rigorous welding fabrication program at Busoga International Polytechnic (BIP) in Jinja. The training included more than 480 hours of guided learning in industry-standard workshops.
Kellyson Amumpaire, now based in Dubai, expressed gratitude for the opportunity. “BIP believed in our potential. Awtad gave us the stage to prove it,” he said. “Standing near the Burj Khalifa reminds us that no dream is out of reach.”
Each graduate holds a Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Engineering. This UK qualification merges practical skills with international standards. Consequently, it helped them stand out in a highly competitive job market.
Mr. Nasir Altunaiji, Awtad Group CEO, praised the recruits. “These young professionals arrive prepared and confident. Their skills match exactly what our fabrication lines need,” he stated.
Moreover, he revealed plans to hire 13 more BIP-trained engineers by October. These roles will be in the company’s steel structures and aluminum divisions.
Ms. Reham Mustafa, Director at BIP, credited the achievement to their employer-aligned curriculum. “From day one, we match students to actual skills gaps,” she said. “They train in real-world conditions, and that makes them job-ready immediately.”
The Pearson BTEC Diploma is globally recognized. It prepares students for advanced fabrication tasks such as MIG/TIG welding, interpreting complex engineering drawings, and following strict UAE safety protocols.
In addition, Mustafa pointed out that the training includes quality control and team communication, which are critical in collaborative Gulf workshops.
This achievement sends a powerful message. Uganda’s vocational training programs can meet global industry demands. Also, it shows that well-designed curricula—aligned with employer needs—can open doors for youth in competitive international markets.
As the Awtad Group expands its intake, Uganda could become a preferred source of skilled labor in the Middle East. The success of these BIP graduates in UAE is likely to inspire more institutions and graduates to aim higher.
BIP’s model of blending technical certification, global alignment, and hands-on learning could soon become a regional benchmark. These outcomes also reinforce the government’s broader vision of connecting education to employment.
By investing in structured and credible programs like the Pearson BTEC, Uganda is not only preparing youth for work—but for global impact.
