A labour market study on five emerging sectors in TT is expected to inform policies on workforce readiness and industry competitiveness, reports the National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST).

The study, Assessment of 21st Century Skills Across Emerging Sectors, focused on five industries identified as critical to national development: maritime, aviation, tourism, software design and applications, and agro-processing. It was done in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO).

In a statement on January 16, NIHERST said the research reports were based on a comprehensive study examining current and future demand for the STEM workforce across the five industries.