AFRICAN ARK COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

The partnership between Balloon Ventures (UK) and African Ark College of Management Sciences (AACMS) is a strategic collaboration focused on fostering entrepreneurship and vocational excellence fanancing in Western Uganda. While Balloon Ventures is primarily a UK-based social enterprise and financial institution, its partnership with the college serves as a bridge between academic learning and real-world business growth. Core Objectives of the Partnership The collaboration is built on three main pillars designed to move students from theoretical knowledge to economic independence: Entrepreneurship Training: Integrating the "Balloon Enterprise Curriculum" into the college's vocational programs. This curriculum focuses on the "Lean Startup" methodology—teaching students how to test business ideas with minimal resources before scaling. Job Creation ("Good Jobs" Initiative): Balloon Ventures works with the college to identify high-potential graduates a...

AFRICAN ARK COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 2025 PROJECTS For the 2025 academic year, African Ark College of Management Sciences (AACMS) in Kasese, Uganda, is focusing on several key institutional and student-led projects. These initiatives primarily center on digital transformation, vocational skill empowerment, and inclusive education for rural communities. 1. Flagship Institutional Project: Improving E-Learning The most significant project for 2025 is the "Improving Digital Education in Vocational Skills Development" initiative. This project is specifically designed to bridge the digital divide for rural poor and persons with disabilities. • Objective: To build a robust e-learning system and infrastructure. • Key Activities: • Training: Empowering 350 students and 50 teachers in digital literacy and online instruction. • Infrastructure: Establishing five demonstration computer laboratories in the Kasese region. • Hardware: Distributing 50 computers and 350 smartphones to s...