Media Release - Ministry of Labour and TTT Limited signs Memorandum of Agreement that will see greater opportunity for graduates of Journalism, Film\Video Production and Mass Communication
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - August 15th, 2023
The Ministry of Labour (MOL) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with TTT Limited for the On-The-Job Training Division (OJTD) to facilitate its “House of Media Graduate Programme.” This signing ceremony took place at TTT Limited, 11A Maraval Road, St Clair, Port of Spain on Wednesday, August 09, 2023.
The signing of this Memorandum of Agreement allows for TTT Limited to collaborate with the OJT Division to create a learning experience that would provide practical work-based training for graduates between the ages 16-35 who are in the field of Journalism, Film and Video Production, Sound Engineering and Mass Communication. The Agreement provides a structured framework for collaboration, sets expectations and lays the groundwork for a successful partnership which will provide new opportunities for young and vibrant graduates.
Permanent Secretary (Ag.) of the Ministry of Labour, Ms. Natalie Willis said that the Ministry is embracing MOAs as the new standard for managing the relationship between Training Providers and the OJT Division. She stated “this Programme is a strategic initiative that aims to attract and develop young talent, shaping them into future leaders who can contribute significantly to the organization's growth and success. It benefits both the graduates, who receive valuable professional development, and the organization, which gains access to fresh perspectives and skilled professionals.”
To date, the Ministry has signed MOAs with other leading organizations like the National Energy Corporation, National Gas Company of Trinidad Tobago (NGC), MIC Institute of Technology with several other organizations in the pipeline.
The Ministry of Labour through its On-the-Job Training Programme continues to maintain its focus on providing work-based experience for new graduates while emphasizing decent work and youth and workforce development.
Signing the MOA: (L-R) Ms. Joann David- Director, OJT Division; The Honourable Symon de Nobriga- Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Communications; Ms. Natalie Willis, Permanent Secretary (Ag.)-Ministry of Labour and Mr. Christophe Brathwaite, Chief Executive Officer (Ag.)- TTT Limited
For further information please visit the Ministry’s website at www.labour.gov.tt. Or contact the Corporate Communications Unit: Tel: 625-8478 Ext. 1203,1509,1208 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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