[NTA Newsletter]

ISSUE #1: AUGUST 2022

TVET IN THE NEWS

WELCOME REMARKS FROM THE CEO

The National Training Agency (NTA) is a critical link in achieving the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’s policy, intended to create a knowledge-based workforce through educational access for all, quality teaching and learning, and applied research.

Established out of a CARICOM (1990) Regional Strategy on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), the National Training Agency (NTA) commenced operations in 1999.

In June 2019, the NTA was approved as a UNEVOC Centre by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

The development of market-driven and industry-relevant Occupational Standards ensures that standards are developed in order to supply a cadre of competent and highly-skilled workers for the increasingly-competitive global economy.

Labour Market Reports are critical in evaluating skill demand, with data provided by employers on current staff numbers, job vacancies, skill gaps, and training needs and anticipated skills demand being fundamental information in producing these reports accessible with a click.

The National Training Agency has revised the Centre Approval Criteria for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The Centre Approval Criteria are applied to providers of face-to-face, blended and online TVET programmes. Institutions found to be in compliance with these standards will be approved by the NTA for a maximum period of three (3) years, with the option to reapply to maintain their approval status.

The Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) and the National Training Agency (NTA) are pleased to announce the approval of the National Qualifications Framework of Trinidad and Tobago (NQF-TT).

The Human Resource Management Association of Trinidad and Tobago (HRMATT) continues to extend its support to the National Training Agency’s (NTA), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme.

Mordecai Doyle shares his insight into his training and experience in the field of Graphic Design.

Eliminating Biases in TVET Occupations

Mrs. Natalie Jackman Ible

Implementing Green Strategies to Transform TVET Learning Environments

Mrs. Joanna Moses-Wothke

The Future of Tourism Education and Skills

Mrs. Tenisha Brown-Williams

Take 10 With TVET

Snatch a mental health break, exhale and “Take 10 with ”TVET” - the NTA’s new and exciting initiative geared towards allowing a range of information brokers, decision-makers and TVET stakeholders the opportunity to share their varied thoughts, insights and perspectives on relevant issues and concerns in TVET.

The Power of Touch

Massage Therapy

Ms. Abigail Serrette-Assing

New Opportunities and Digital Transformation in the Agriculture Sector

Dr. Lorraine Waldropt-Ferguson

Digital Transformation of the Fashion, Textiles and Garment Manufacturing Sector

Mr. Christopher Nathan

View the NTA's Youth Development in TVET Series

As the NTA forges ahead to promote TVET as a primary option for learners, and simultaneously reduce any associated negative stigma, the NTA's "Youth Development in TVET" series encourages learners to choose Vocational Education as a primary option in career development, Entrepreneurship and Digital TVET. The series aims to strengthen the TVET sector through the sharing of relevant information and practice by the Youth population.