YTEPP

07/10/2026

YTEPP Limited and OWTU Engage in Constructive Dialogue on Staff Welfare

YTEPP Limited’s Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer met with the leadership of the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU) on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at YTEPP Limited’s Head Office for discussions centred on matters affecting the organization’s employees. The YTEPP delegation was led by Bishop Dr. Maurice Jones, Chairman, while the OWTU delegation was led by Mr. Ancel Roget.

The meeting provided an opportunity for open and constructive dialogue on key areas including fairness, equity, occupational safety and health, and salaries. Importantly, both parties affirmed a shared commitment to ensuring that the best interests and well-being of YTEPP Limited’s staff remain a high priority.

Representing YTEPP Limited were Bishop Dr. Maurice Jones, Chairman; Mr. Ryan Sebastian, Deputy Chairman; Ms. Kerri-Ann Bailey, Board Member; Ms. Lauren Ghoura, Board Member; Mr. Issa Ibn Abrahim Ali, Board Member; Mr. Raymond Surujbally, Chief Executive Officer; and Ms. Sharlene Khan, Executive Assistant.

YTEPP Limited remains committed to meaningful engagement, mutual respect and constructive dialogue as we continue working to foster a fair, safe and supportive environment for our employees.

Our people remain central to our progress.

03/10/2026

YTEPP IS HERE IN RIO CLARO!
We’re on the ground right now at Rio Claro West Secondary School for the Touch of TVET Community Outreach Initiative, showcasing the power of skills training and the opportunities available through YTEPP Limited!
With over 35 years of skills training expertise, YTEPP continues to equip people with practical skills for employment, entrepreneurship and lifelong development.
Come visit the YTEPP booth and experience LIVE skills demonstrations by our talented students from the YTEPP Institute of Culinary Arts and the YTEPP Institute of Cosmetology.
Our training opportunities serve:
Youth ages 15–25
Retrenched and displaced workers ages 25–60
If you’re in Rio Claro or surrounding communities, come down and meet the YTEPP team! Discover training opportunities, explore career pathways and see our students put their skills into action.
Rio Claro West Secondary School
📅 Today, Saturday 3rd October 2026 until 3:00pm!

Your skills. Your future. Your opportunity.
SkillsForSuccess CareerDevelopment CulinaryArts Cosmetology TrainingOpportunities TrinidadAndTobago Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training (MTEST) National Training Agency

02/10/2026

30/09/2026

🤝 A Partnership for the Future of Tourism!
YTEPP Limited proudly hails the formalization of a key partnership with the Tourism Industry Association of Trinidad and Tobago (TIATT) through the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on Wednesday 30th September 2026. Senator Professor Emeritus The Honourable Prakash Persad, Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training, delivered the feature address.

This strategic collaboration opens the way for workforce development, curricula modifications and an apprenticeship programme specifically geared towards the needs of Trinidad and Tobago’s tourism industry.

By bringing together industry expertise and technical and vocational education and training, YTEPP and TIATT are creating pathways that can benefit our youth, strengthen tourism operators, address workforce needs and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the industry.

We remain committed to building partnerships that equip people with the skills for today and the opportunities of tomorrow.


Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training
The National Training Agency (NTA)
Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism
Tourism Industry Association of Trinidad and Tobago
Tourism Trinidad

30/09/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING!

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER II
📌 Fixed/Short-Term Contract

YTEPP Limited is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced professional to join our team as a Business Development Officer II.

Are you ready to bring your skills, experience and ideas to an organisation committed to empowering people through skills development and employment opportunities?

📅 Application Deadline:
Thursday 8th October 2026

🔗 View the full vacancy details and apply:
www.ytepp.edu.tt/vacancy/

Your next career opportunity could start here!

29/09/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING!

YTEPP Limited is inviting suitably qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the following positions:

🔹 Warehouse Manager
🔹 Project Assistant (Digital Arts)
🔹 Communications Specialist

Are you passionate about your profession, committed to excellence and ready to contribute your skills to a dynamic organisation? We want to hear from you!

📌 View the full vacancy advertisements, qualifications, responsibilities and application details:
https://www.ytepp.edu.tt/vacancy/

Take the next step in your career and explore the opportunities available with YTEPP Limited.

YTEPP Limited
Building Careers • Supporting Employers • Empowering Communities

29/09/2026

🎓 DAY 2: LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM! 🌟

Day 2 of Orientation focused on an essential part of every trainee’s journey; health, safety and workplace awareness. 🦺🔥

Our prospective students received valuable guidance from the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS) and our Health & Safety personnel on fire prevention, safe practices and handling workplace hazards.

From working with fire in Culinary Arts to the use of chemicals in Cosmetology and Grow Box Operations, our trainees are being equipped with the knowledge to work safely, confidently and responsibly. 💪🏽✨

Because learning a skill also means learning how to protect yourself and others.

VocationalTraining MTEST

28/09/2026

*Building Stronger Pathways for Our Youth 🇹🇹*
On Monday 28th September 2026, YTEPP Limited had the privilege of meeting with the Honourable Michael Dowlath, Minister of Education along with his Advisor Mr. Harrilal Seecharan, to explore opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing aimed at better serving young people across communities.

Discussions focused on the potential for YTEPP to provide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) utilizing targeted secondary schools, creating opportunities for youth to develop practical, industry-relevant skills.

The discussions were positive, productive and promising, with a shared commitment to exploring innovative approaches that can expand access to skills training and strengthen pathways to further education, employment and entrepreneurship.

Representing YTEPP Limited were: Dr. Maurice Jones, Chairman; Mr. Ryan Sebastian, Deputy Chairman; Mr. Raymond Surujbally, Chief Executive Officer (Interim); Mr. Keon Stephenson, Operations Director; Mr. Montgomery Guy, Acting Director, Entrepreneurial Development & Support Services; and Ms. Sharlene Khan, Executive Assistant.
*YTEPP Limited — Transforming lives through skills, opportunity and innovation.*


Ministry of Education - TT
Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training

28/09/2026

On Monday 28th September 2026, YTEPP Limited had the pleasure of paying a courtesy visit to its Line Minister, Senator Professor Emeritus The Honourable Prakash Persad, Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training.
The meeting provided an opportunity for YTEPP’s leadership to engage the Minister on the organization’s mandate, programmes, strategic priorities and opportunities to further strengthen collaboration in advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and skills development across Trinidad and Tobago.

YTEPP remains committed to working closely with the Ministry to expand opportunities for youth and other beneficiaries, strengthen industry-responsive training, and contribute to the development of a highly skilled workforce.
Present at the meeting were:
• Mr. Rajdeo Sinanan, Advisor to the Minister, MTEST
• Dr. Maurice Jones, Chairman, YTEPP Limited
• Mr. Ryan Sebastian, Deputy Chairman, YTEPP Limited
• Mr. Raymond Surujbally, Chief Executive Officer
• Mr. Keon Stephenson, Operations Director
• Mr. Montgomery Guy, Acting Director, Entrepreneurial Development & Support Services
• Ms. Sharlene Khan, Executive Assistant


Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training
The National Training Agency (NTA)

28/09/2026

🎓 A NEW JOURNEY BEGINS! 🌟

Today, we welcome our trainees to the Orientation Session as they take the first step towards developing new skills, unlocking opportunities and building brighter futures! 🚀

Our trainees will be embarking on exciting training programmes across three specialized institutions:

💄 Institute of Cosmetology
✨ Esthetics
💇‍♀️ Hairdressing
💈 Barbering

👨‍🍳 Institute of Culinary Arts
🍽️ Practical Cafeteria Operations
🍹 Bartending

🌱 Waterloo Training and Enterprise Academy
🌿 Amenity Horticulture
🌾 Crop Production – Grow Box Operations
💧 Hydroponics

📍 Location: Woodford Lodge Campus, Chaguanas

We are excited to support our trainees as they gain practical knowledge, develop industry-relevant skills and prepare to turn their ambitions into reality.

Your future starts here. Learn a skill. Build your confidence. Create opportunities! 💪✨

Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training (MTEST)