During the meeting, Senator Persad outlined his vision for the future of tertiary education, emphasising the transformative role of education as a driver of Caribbean integration and regional development. He underscored the need to embrace technology and innovation as engines of progress while also highlighting the growing opportunities in skills-based fields such as plumbing, cosmetology and construction.

The Student Guild representatives commended the Ministry for its commitment to continuous education, particularly higher education, and shared valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges faced by students across the UWI campuses.

The Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training maintains an active role in strengthening higher education and skills training in Trinidad and Tobago, while fostering regional collaboration across the Caribbean.

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