The meeting brought together the leadership of the Ministry’s nine institutions to strengthen collaboration, align strategic priorities, and discuss upcoming initiatives that will shape the future of tertiary education, skills training, and workforce development in Trinidad and Tobago. Discussions also focused on enhancing partnerships, promoting innovation, and ensuring graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills required for an evolving labour market.

The institutions represented included:

• University of the West Indies (UWI)

• University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT)

• College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)

• MIC Institute of Technology (MIC-IT)

• National Energy Skills Centre – Technical Institute (NESC-TI)

• Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme (YTEPP)

• Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT)

• National Training Agency (NTA)

• National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST)

Through continued collaboration and strategic leadership, MTEST remains committed to building a world-class tertiary education and skills training ecosystem that empowers citizens, strengthens institutions, and supports national development.

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