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Enhancing employability of accounting graduates in Uganda and Nigeria by Integrating Employability Skills into Accounting Education using Work-Integrated Learning Approach (DESIRED).

Training of Trainers Workshop on Work Integrated Learning

October 19, 2026
Project Updates
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14 October 2026 | Makerere University Business School, Uganda

The DESIRED Project conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) pedagogy at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) on 14 October 2026. Hosted by the Faculty of Commerce, the hybrid workshop brought together academic staff, students and project partners, including participants joining virtually from Nigeria.

The training aimed to strengthen lecturers’ capacity to integrate practical workplace experiences into accounting education, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry expectations. Participants explored various WIL approaches, including internships, project-based learning, case studies, simulations, industry mentorship and coaching.

A key highlight was the presentation of the DESIRED Work-Integrated Learning Quality Control Framework, which provides structured guidance on student preparation, supervision, assessment, feedback and continuous improvement. Participants were also introduced to a digital WIL platform designed to facilitate student monitoring, assessment and reporting.

The workshop emphasised the importance of competency-based education, industry collaboration and developing graduates equipped with technical, digital and interpersonal skills.

This initiative represents an important milestone in the DESIRED Project’s commitment to institutionalising Work-Integrated Learning within accounting education and strengthening graduate employability across Uganda and Nigeria.