A safe place to learn a trade, and build a future.
Central Girls Vocational School gives adolescent girls and young women a safe learning space and real vocational skills — alongside their children, not apart from them.
4 vocational programs
Cosmetology · Catering · Agri-Business · Tailoring
Welcome to Central Girls Vocational School
Central Girls Vocational School is a safe learning space giving adolescent girls and young women affected by teenage pregnancy and early forced marriage access to vocational training alongside their children.
CGVS was founded in 2023 under the vision of Kathleen Mayhew, whose dream was for young mothers to have education opportunities to improve their quality of life.
Our ECD Center
Our ECD center nurtures young minds, building strong foundations through vocational education.
Empowering Girls Through Vocational Education
Our girls' school equips students with practical skills, confidence, and lifelong career opportunities.
Model Focus
Model focus: building Social, Emotional and Behavioral skills to help break the cycle of trauma, poverty & vulnerability among adolescent girls and young women affected by teenage pregnancy and early forced marriage.
Building Social skills
Fosters teamwork, communication, and real-life collaboration through hands-on group projects and peer interaction.
Building Emotional skills
Hands-on tasks boost self-confidence, empathy, and emotional control through guided reflection and real-world challenges.
Building Behavioral skills
Realistic tasks build emotional resilience, adaptability, and teamwork for success in professional settings.
Our Programs
Flexible scheduling, official TVET certification, and professional instructors — in four hands-on vocational programs.
How to Join Us
Four simple steps from first phone call to your first day of class.
Get in touch
Call, message us, or visit — our team will answer your questions.
Choose a program
We'll help you pick the vocational track that fits your goals.
Enroll & settle in
Bring your child to our on-site ECD centre from day one.
Graduate & grow
Finish with official TVET certification and real career skills.
“Every young mother deserves a real path to independence — not just a second chance. That belief is why Central Girls exists.”
Kathleen Mayhew
Board Member, Central Girls Vocational School
Life at Central Girls
A glimpse of the students, staff, and moments that make up our community.
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Our Partners
The Anthill Foundation
Rotary Club of Sebastopol
Rotary Club of Kasangati
Girls Not Brides Uganda
Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation
Mitwalo Bridal Gallery
High Sound For Children
The Anthill Foundation
Rotary Club of Sebastopol
Rotary Club of Kasangati
Girls Not Brides Uganda
Trailblazers Mentoring Foundation
Mitwalo Bridal Gallery
High Sound For Children
Ready to help write the next chapter?
Whether you volunteer, donate, or partner with us — your support helps more young women build a future on their own terms.