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Stage 1
Potential Discovery
Simple meaning: Know who you are and where you want to go.
Help young people discover who they are, their strengths, values, passions, talents and purpose.
Activities include
- Self-awareness
- Identity
- Values
- Purpose
- Confidence
- Goal setting
A young person begins by understanding identity, direction, strengths and aspirations.
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Stage 2
Character Formation
Simple meaning: Build the values and discipline to be trusted.
Develop integrity, discipline, responsibility, resilience, ethics and positive attitudes.
Activities include
- Character
- Discipline
- Integrity
- Leadership mindset
- Emotional intelligence
Character gives potential the trustworthiness and resilience required for long-term contribution.
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Stage 3
Competency Development
Simple meaning: Gain the practical skills needed for life and work.
Equip young people with practical competencies required for life and work.
Activities include
- Technical skills
- Digital skills
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Financial literacy
- Entrepreneurship
- Career development
Competence prepares young people to learn, work, lead, create and solve real problems.
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Stage 4
Mentorship & Connections
Simple meaning: Meet people who guide, support, and open doors.
Connect young people with mentors, professionals, institutions and networks.
Activities include
- Mentorship
- Coaching
- Professional networking
- Peer learning
- Community
Guidance and relationships help young people interpret choices and access practical wisdom.
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Stage 5
Opportunity Access
Simple meaning: Find real pathways to jobs, learning, funding, and growth.
Expose young people to opportunities.
Activities include
- Jobs
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Fellowships
- Grants
- Competitions
- Innovation programmes
Preparation becomes transformational when young people can access meaningful pathways.
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Stage 6
Productive Participation
Simple meaning: Use what you have learned to create value.
Young people begin applying what they have learned.
Examples
- Employment
- Entrepreneurship
- Community service
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Research
Young people use their capabilities to create value in families, communities and institutions.
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Stage 7
Socioeconomic Transformation
Simple meaning: Contribute to stronger families, communities, and the nation.
Young people become dependable contributors to families, communities, organizations and the nation.
This stage represents
- Sustainable livelihoods
- National development
- Community impact
- Leadership
- Economic participation
The journey produces dependable citizens contributing to Uganda's long-term prosperity.
