Akili Innovation Engineering, as part of the Akili Innovation Hub movement
from Northern Uganda, is launching a transformative outreach initiative called
“Akili Skills Connect”. This project aims to bridge the gap between theoretical
knowledge and practical application by delivering hands-on skills training to
lower secondary students in selected schools across the region.
With Uganda’s new curriculum emphasizing skills-based learning, our program
aligns directly with national goals by empowering students through real
world exposure to engineering, fabrication, and innovation practices.
1. To complement classroom learning with real-life engineering,
technical, and innovation-based skills.
2. To inspire a generation of young innovators and builders who are well
prepared for life after school.
3. To support schools in the effective implementation of the new
competency-based curriculum.
4. To encourage career exploration among students in engineering,
construction, tech, and creative fabrication industries.
• Lower secondary school students (Senior 1–Senior 4)
• School management and teachers (as facilitators and partners)
• Communities surrounding the selected schools
1. Scope of Activities
Weekend School Visits
Akili Innovation Engineering teams will visit selected partner schools on
weekends (Saturday or Sunday) to deliver on-site practical training.
Skill Tracks Offered
Each visit will focus on hands-on sessions, including but not limited to
• Basic Building & Structural Design
• Creative Fabrication (Metal, Wood, Plastics)
• Electrical Installation & Smart Systems
• Digital Tools: CAD Design, 3D Modeling
• Renewable Energy (Solar Demonstrations)
• IT and Software Introduction
• Entrepreneurship & Work Ethics
Live Demonstrations & Mini Projects
• Students will participate in simple projects such as building
birdhouses, wiring model homes, and designing basic structures using
local materials.
• Showcasing automation and robotics prototypes developed at Akili
Innovation Engineering.
Partnership Model:
We aim to work with willing schools that are aligned with the government’s
curriculum goals. Each school will:
• Provide a space (classroom, workshop, or open ground) for
demonstrations.
• Assign a teacher coordinator to help with planning and student
mobilization.
• Allow students to participate voluntarily and enthusiastically.
Expected Outcomes:
• Improved student interest and confidence in technical and vocational
fields.
• Enhanced practical understanding of engineering concepts among
students.
• Stronger school-industry collaboration.
• A pipeline of future interns and innovators for Akili Innovation Hub.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
• Feedback from students and teachers after each session.
• Video and photo documentation of school visits.
• Tracking student interest and project outcomes over time.
• Assessing the potential for deeper partnerships, such as school clubs or
junior innovation hubs.
We invite schools, educational leaders, and government bodies to partner with
us in this mission of nurturing future builders and problem-solvers. Let’s join
hands to prepare our students not just for exams—but for life.