News & Publications
July 29, 2026
Advancing Trinidad and Tobago's Healthcare Workforce!
A major milestone was achieved today as COSTAATT officially celebrated the approval and handover of its Nursing Assistant Programme, paving the way for more skilled healthcare professionals to serve our nation.
July 28, 2026
Celebrating Skills. Recognising Excellence. Strengthening TVET in Tobago.
The National Training Agency (NTA) under the Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training (MTEST), in collaboration
July 22, 2026
Fostering Collaboration - Heads of Institutions Strategic Meeting
Senator Professor Emeritus the Honourable Prakash Persad, Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training
July 15, 2026
Strengthening Collaboration. Advancing Innovation.
Recently, Senator Professor Emeritus the Honourable Prakash Persad, Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training, met with representatives of The University of the West Indies (The UWI)
July 15, 2026
OJT Connects Young Talent with Career Opportunities at UWI-ROYTEC Career Fair 2026
The Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training (MTEST), through its On-the-Job Training (OJT) Programme, proudly participated in the UWI-ROYTEC Career Fair 2026, engaging with students, graduates and aspiring professionals as they explored pathways to employment, skills development and career advancement.
July 13, 2026
Launch of ICT Training Programme
Bringing Skills. Creating Opportunities. Empowering Communities.
July 9, 2026
MTEST at UTT's Career Fair July 2026
Championing Workforce Readiness, One Conversation at a Time!
July 9, 2026
Appointment of the Board of the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago
Strengthening Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education and Skills Training.
July 7, 2026
MTEST Appoints GATE Standing Committee to Strengthen Student Support and Review GATE Policies
The Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training (MTEST) has appointed a GATE Standing Committee to provide strategic guidance on the operations of the Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) Programme and to review policies aimed at enhancing the delivery of GATE and other student support services.