Development of Science and Technology for Prosperity

1. Development of Science and Technology for Prosperity HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING AND EDUCATION The Trinidad & Tobago Experience… 17th November 2011 Presenter: Mr. Chandar Gupta Supersad, Chairman of Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme

2. SNAPSHOT OF T&T LOCATION – Southern most islands of the Lesser Antilles, located close to South America GOVERNMENT - Parliamentary Democracy POULATION - 1,300,000 citizens SOCIETY – Multicultural IDENTITY - Known internationally as the Land of Steelpan, Calypso Chutney, Limbo and The Soca Warriors. It is also renowned for its annual Carnival celebration. Eco-tourism.

3. T&T’s - Competitive Advantages at the crossroads of the Americas • ECONOMY – Based on Petroleum, Natural Gas, Asphalt, Petrochemicals, Iron & Steel, Manufacturing, Construction, Tourism (Tobago) • Strategic location • Market access • Pro-business environment • Advanced infrastructure • Highly educated workforce

4. Trinidad & TobagoGovt’s 7 Pillars for Sustainable Development • People-Centred Development • Poverty Eradication and Social Justice • National and Personal Security • Information and Communication Technologies • A more Diversified, Knowledge Intensive Economy • Good Governance • Foreign Policy

6. SUCCESSES Establishment of a Regional Advisory Committee (CANTA) 2003 Award of CVQs – Caribbean Vocational Qualifications NTAs: Barbados (1998), Jamaica (1991), Trinidad and Tobago (1999) Developed a Regional Model Competency Based Have initiated the process to develop a Caribbean LMIS

7. SUCCESSES

8. Government’s Agenda 2004 2008 2001 • The country has reported significant increases in the local tertiary education participation rate within recent years. • Steadily increasing through government incentives (GATE) so as to achieve a targeted participation rate of at least 60% by 2015. 7% 15% 40%

9. TERTIARY ENROLMENT - 2011 100% Computer Literate 60% in Engineering and Sciences

10. Vocational Training Annual Output 85% undergo Lifeskills Training 25% undergo entrepreneurial training 25% do computer programmes

11. Emphasis on Work based learning and life skills Investment in UTT & UWI relevant to labour market needs Development of Science and Technology for Prosperity. Investment in IT Skill Development Vocational Skills Training in schools (ICT etc) NIHERST – forcused on promoting science education and technological creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. .

12. SECONDARY SCHOOLs 1st FORMERSStudent Laptop Initiative Educational goals: • creation of lifelong learners • the development of higher-order cognitive skills • learning of critical thinking and problem solving skills • fostering creativity and innovation to benefit society • use computers and understand ICT • change teaching to a student-centered process • teach research and analysis • better prepare students for the workplace • make education more relevant • improve students' collaborative skills 2010 – 20,400 laptops 2011 – 17,300 laptops

13. Closing the Digital Gap • Targets 10,000 persons for certification many of whom may have never had any form of IT certification before. • Develop a National ICT Competency Framework to guarantee minimum standards of ICT competency for persons entering the work force. • Use existing workplaces as Workforce Assessment Centres (institutions and programmes listed in subsequent slides)

14. Establishment of programmes with vocational alignment: • Youth employment and the transition from school to work and life long learning (Lifeskills Preparation) • CVQ in Secondary Schools • Youth, Training, Employment Partnership Programme (YTEPP) • Multi-sector Skills Programme (MuST) • Helping Youth Partnership Programme (HYPE) • On-the-Job Training Programme • Re-training Programme • Established Institutions: • Metal Industries Company Limited (MIC) • National Energy Skills Center (NESC) • COSTAATT • UTT

20. Initiatives in Science, Technology and Innovation

21. TVET Operating Model using CBET Approach Caribbean Vocational Qualifications Labour Market Needs & Analysis TVET Registry & Industry Demand Regional Harmonization including Naming of Occupations Occupational Analysis Knowledge & Understanding (Theory & Know-how) Performance Criteria & Employability Skills Development of Standards & Qualifications Development of Instructional Materials Development of Assessment tools and Instruments Training Intervention Assessment of Learners Apprenticeships, MuST, MIC/HYPE NESC, MoE, SERVOL & YTEPP... Award of Certification (Unit Awards & CVQs) Workforce Assessment Centres

22. T&T - Seamless System of Education & TrainingArticulation Pathways – “Bridges & Ladders” Bridging Programmes University [Degree] INDUSTRY Work-based Apprenticeships [CVQ L4 & 5] Level 4&5 Associate Degree / Technician Diploma Bridging Programmes INDUSTRY Work-based Apprenticeships [CVQ L3] Level 3 INDUSTRY Work-based Apprenticeships [CVQ L2] CXC CAPE CXC CVQ Level 2 Institution CVQ L2 Level 2 Bridging Programmes INDUSTRY [CVQ L1] Level 1 CXC CSEC CXC CVQ Level 1 Institution CVQ L1 PLAR Education System (Academia) Competency Based Training System World of Work 22

23. Thank you… Contact us: Level 16-18, Tower C, International Waterfront Complex 1a Wrightson Road Port-of-Spain Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Telephone: (868)627-9508 Fax: (868)627-5437 Email: Chandar.Supersad@sta.uwi.edu