On the expansive 100-acre farm in the heart of Fort Portal City is where you find Seezi Tubenawe, who recently graduated from Mountains of the Moon University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Upon graduation, Seezi who is motivated by his humble background promised himself to work hard. He hoped he would carry on the spirit of teamwork that he had learned earlier in life, in his career as an Agricultural Officer. Through Enabel’s Work Readiness Programme, Seezi, along with 14 other graduates, was employed at Alibagu Company Limited, a farm that has been in existence for over ten years.  

Seezi has been exposed to innovative farming practices like planting, and formulation, and this being his first work experience, he is proud that he has learnt practical skills like processing and preserving food for animals quite early.  

“While I am here, teamwork has helped change my outlook on work. I am more confident interacting with many people on duty and I take that back to my brothers and sisters at home who are now following in my footsteps,” says a passionate Seezi, who now feels very capable of taking on life with both feet forward.  

Seezi has a personal laptop and he performs clerical tasks such as writing duty reports that he has learnt during his placement. He also notes that every day, he learns soft skills such as effective communication from his colleagues and mentors. One of the mentors that the graduate looks up to is Baguma Lucky, his manager, who also went through the Work Readiness Programme previously, at Honda Enterprises Limited.