𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐒 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐈𝐂-𝐈𝐓, 𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐂
The Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts, met with representatives of the MIC Institute of Technology (MIC-IT) and the NESC Technical Institute to discuss the development of programmes that will equip young people across Trinidad and Tobago with skills for employment.
The MIC-IT delegation was led by Chairman Mr Nazim Hosein, while the NESC delegation was led by President Mr Kern Dass.
The meeting focused on the way forward for both institutions under the Ministry’s portfolio, with particular emphasis on expanding training opportunities, strengthening pathways to employment and ensuring that programmes respond to the needs and aspirations of young people.
Both institutions shared their plans for future programme delivery and discussed how their expertise and training capabilities could support the Ministry’s youth development priorities.
Minister Watts pledged that more programmes would be rolled out in the coming months to benefit young people, with a focus on developing practical skills and improving access to job opportunities.
He emphasised the importance of translating training into meaningful opportunities, enabling young people to apply their skills, earn a living and contribute to national development.
The discussions also underscored the value of collaboration between the Ministry and its newly assigned institutions to broaden access to training and strengthen the connection between skills development and the world of work.
The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs remains committed to advancing initiatives that place young people at the centre of development and equip them to build productive, sustainable futures.
