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| Julieth Lwehabura, a Bachelor of Arts in Community Economic Development graduate, was one of 50 participants in GGML's 2023 internship program. Terry Strong, Managing Director of Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML), presented Julieth with a certificate of completion. Charles Masubi, Senior Manager of Human Resources (left), and Dominic Marandu, Manager of Learning and Development (right), wishes her luck in her future professional endeavours. |
The interns, consisting of 30 females and 20 males, were recruited in January 2023 and began their internships in February of that year. They completed the programme in January 2024.
GGML's move to offer university students work experience in various areas of the mine is part of their plan to support the government's efforts to enhance graduate employability. As a responsible mining company, GGML is dedicated to promoting sustainable development in the communities surrounding the mine and building local skills and capacity. GGML believes that workplace learning models are essential tools in achieving its goals. To this end, the company has implemented various initiatives, including apprenticeships, internships, and practical training for employees, contractors, students, and graduates from various institutions.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, GGML Managing Director, Terry Strong, congratulated the graduates on their professionalism and dedication to their work over the year at the mine.
He said that the graduates had worked hard and demonstrated their skills in various areas assigned to them by their supervisors within GGML.
He also asked them to be good ambassadors to promote GGML for all the good things they have learnt during the year.
Terry also praised some of the trainees who were selected to stay on at the mine and continue to develop their young careers.
Out of the 2023 cohort, 15 individuals were retained. Five of them secured permanent employment, while ten were elevated to the ABU Graduate program.
Following the year-long internship, Julieth Lwehabura one of the interns, expressed gratitude towards GGML for the opportunity and unique experience provided, hoping it would serve as a springboard for their career.
Another intern shared her positive experience, stating that the time spent at the mine would open up further opportunities for them. She believes that the company is committed to being a role model for other private companies to recognise the importance of internships in identifying young talent that can nurture their careers while adopting a corporate culture.
Since the commencement of the GRP/Internship programme in 2009, GGML has enrolled 218 graduates onto its internship programme, comprising 131 males and 87 females. The 2024 internship programme received a large number of applicants, and GGM expects to recruit a total of forty (40) interns, with twenty (20) females and twenty (20) males starting on 1st February 2024.
GGML's move to offer university students work experience in various areas of the mine is part of their plan to support the government's efforts to enhance graduate employability. As a responsible mining company, GGML is dedicated to promoting sustainable development in the communities surrounding the mine and building local skills and capacity. GGML believes that workplace learning models are essential tools in achieving its goals. To this end, the company has implemented various initiatives, including apprenticeships, internships, and practical training for employees, contractors, students, and graduates from various institutions.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, GGML Managing Director, Terry Strong, congratulated the graduates on their professionalism and dedication to their work over the year at the mine.
He said that the graduates had worked hard and demonstrated their skills in various areas assigned to them by their supervisors within GGML.
He also asked them to be good ambassadors to promote GGML for all the good things they have learnt during the year.
Terry also praised some of the trainees who were selected to stay on at the mine and continue to develop their young careers.
Out of the 2023 cohort, 15 individuals were retained. Five of them secured permanent employment, while ten were elevated to the ABU Graduate program.
Following the year-long internship, Julieth Lwehabura one of the interns, expressed gratitude towards GGML for the opportunity and unique experience provided, hoping it would serve as a springboard for their career.
Another intern shared her positive experience, stating that the time spent at the mine would open up further opportunities for them. She believes that the company is committed to being a role model for other private companies to recognise the importance of internships in identifying young talent that can nurture their careers while adopting a corporate culture.
Since the commencement of the GRP/Internship programme in 2009, GGML has enrolled 218 graduates onto its internship programme, comprising 131 males and 87 females. The 2024 internship programme received a large number of applicants, and GGM expects to recruit a total of forty (40) interns, with twenty (20) females and twenty (20) males starting on 1st February 2024.
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