News & Publications
September 10, 2026
Building Skills. Strengthening Institutions. Improving Service.
Five Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) employees have earned MIC-IT Level 2 Certificates of Achievement after successfully completing customised welding training designed specifically around the repair and fabrication of bus components. Delivered by the MIC Institute of Technology Limited (MIC-IT),
September 6, 2026
Minister Persad Attends Farewell Dinner for Indian High Commissioner
Senator Professor Emeritus the Honourable Prakash Persad, Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training, joined members of Government,
August 18, 2026
MTEST MINISTER CONGRATULATES CAPE AND CSEC STUDENTS
“Your results are one part of your journey and should be used to help determine your next step. I encourage every student to consider the opportunities before you,
July 30, 2026
Cabinet Approves National Policy on Apprenticeship to Strengthen Skills Development and Workforce Readiness.
The Cabinet of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has approved the National Policy on Apprenticeship, a landmark initiative by the Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training (MTEST),
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.
