Every Girl deserves a real second chance.
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.
Who We Are
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.
Why Choose CGVS
Certification
Our certification proves practical skills and boosts career opportunities.
Deep Subject Expertise
Teachers bring a wealth of background in the subjects they teach.
World's Best Curriculum
Our best curriculum fosters innovation, critical thinking, and real-world skills.
Benefits Of A CGVS Certificate
Certify Your Skills
Accredited TVET Certificate certifies the skills you've learned.
Stand Out From The Crowd
Add your CGVS Certification to your resumé and stay ahead of the competition.
Advance in Your Career
Share your CGVS Certification with potential employers to show off your skills and capabilities.
Our Approach
Alongside technical training, we build Social, Emotional and Behavioural (SEB) skills to help students break the cycle of trauma, poverty and vulnerability — through teamwork, confidence-building, and support for professional life.
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.
The People Behind It
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