Global Steel Producer Tembo, Makerere University Conduct Career Guidance to Engineering Students

Uganda based Global Steel firm, Tembo Steels (U) Ltd, has in collaboration with the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology of Makerere University conducted motivational and career talks to learners of Mechanical Engineering.

The career guidance session was held on Wednesday 10^th May 2023 at College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology auditorium in Uganda’s capital Kampala.

Mr  Sanjay Awasthi, the Chairman Tembo Steels (U) Ltd presented to learners the processes of steel production, company profile among other skills approach programmes that can transform students into a competent workforce.He was accompanied by Mr. Manish Kalla, the company’s General Manager,

 Mr Sanjay Awasthi the Chairman Tembo Steels (U) Ltd, Mr. Manish Kalla, the company’s General Manager,with Makerere University Lecturers;Dr.Abubaker Waswa,Dr.Peter Olupotand Dr.John Baptist Kirabira during the Career Guidance

“I would like to encourage you to work hard in class and further your education but also use the opportunities we offer to have practical skills. You may meet various challenges in life but that should not stop you from aiming high.We are open and available for whoever I am determined to gain skill and add efforts to the development of this country and the region,” Awasthi advised.

Awasthi who revealed to participants that Tembo Steels is the Most Diversified and Integrated Steel Plant in Africa with the Largest Product Portfolio through Integrated Route Covering All Four Verticals of Steel, said their company continuously strives to foster and develop talents across the country. He said the management recognizes the importance of training and giving opportunities to students, which is a noble contribution to the country.

 Mr Sanjay Awasthi the Chairman Tembo Steels (U) Ltd, Mr. Manish Kalla, the company’s General Manager,with Makerere University Lecturers;Dr.Abubaker Waswa,Dr.Peter Olupotand Dr.John Baptist Kirabira during the Career Guidance

‘’When we draw on our skills and effectively use these skills with others, we are building the capabilities and confidence of people who will take on the future’’, he noted

On behalf of the University Prof. John Baptist Kirabira, the Chairman, department of mechanical engineering hailed Tembo for encouraging students to take a career in steel manufacturing related activities.

‘’We request support from the government and the private sector in the infrastructure for training and research .We need equipment where students can be able to access demonstrations ,scientific research and related infrastructure for training lecturers, better lecture rooms, labs and internet among others ‘’, said Kirabira.

He added that for the private sector, their role is to assist them as partners in the practical training of the students because they are supposed to work in the industries.

 Mr Sanjay Awasthi the Chairman Tembo Steels (U) Ltd, Mr. Manish Kalla, the company’s General Manager,with Makerere University;Dr.Abubaker Waswa,Dr.Peter Olupotand Dr.John Baptist Kirabira Lecturers during the Career Guidance

‘’The training we have here just qualifies them for a first degree but they can do more training in the industry. The opportunity in Tembo opens more gates for our students to have access to equipment we don’t have here, skills and also our collaboration in research especially in the steel manufacturing and steel control in the manufacture of skill. All these are part of mechanical engineering and we are encouraging this partnership because we have an industrial partner .We are really happy for this partnership’’, added Kirabira.

The meeting was also attended by Dr.Abubaker Matovu Waswa, the Head, department of electrical and computer engineering who doubles as the acting dean of engineering. Another University official was Eng.Dr.Peter Olupot, a senior lecturer in the department of mechanical engineering, who recently led the students on a guided tour of the two Tembo Steels Plants.

Students were given an opportunity during the question and answer session to pose inquiries and get clarification from the Tembo team about the market, environment, leadership, technologies and production processes at the company.

 Mr Sanjay Awasthi the Chairman Tembo Steels (U) Ltd, Mr. Manish Kalla, the company’s General Manager,with Makerere University;Dr.Abubaker Waswa,Dr.Peter Olupotand Dr.John Baptist Kirabira Lecturers during the Career Guidance

In order to adapt to the accelerated transformation of the economic development situation, accelerate the; optimization, upgrading and promoting the transformation of the company ,Tembo is undertaking a high skilled talent training, collaborations integrating staff skill training and institutions of learning .

Tembo, a world-class steel company leading in primary steel production has excellence in low-carbon steel production with a low CO2 emission blast furnace charge; leads in innovation; distinction in sustainability; leader in Life Cycle Assessment being a tool to support innovation and customer engagement life cycle thinking in the steel value chain; they are excellent in education and training due to global Competences Certifications and also, they are superior in communications programmes.

Career planning helps you identify your superpowers and growth areas. Learning about your strengths can be a great help in choosing which career options are most suitable for you. When career planning, you’re looking at which skills you can flex and which areas there may be more learning to do.