Minister Watts Meets YTEPP Board To Advance Skills Training And Expand Community Access

Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, Phillip Watts, met with members of the Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme (YTEPP) Board, led by Chairman Bishop Dr. Maurice Jones, to discuss expanding access to skills training and strengthening pathways to employment and entrepreneurship on Thursday 22nd October.

The meeting, held at the Ministry’s Head Office at Nicholas Tower, Port of Spain, focused on bringing programmes closer to communities, maximising the use of existing facilities, and improving coordination among training institutions under the Ministry’s purview.

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With YTEPP now falling under the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs, Minister Watts emphasised the importance of understanding young people’s needs and aspirations and ensuring that training equips them with practical, marketable skills. Particular attention was given to reaching at-risk youth and providing opportunities to support their personal and professional development.