The Ministry of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education

Programmes

“Providing a world of Opportunity”

Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE)

• The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) Programme

• Funding for tuition expenses only.

• GATE is applicable for programmes of study that lead to recognised tertiary level qualifications.

Wha

t is

GAT

E?

Citizens of T&T who have been living here for three years or more.

Once you have been accepted at a local and regional public tertiary level institution or at a

GATE approved private tertiary level institution, you are eligible.

Who

can

get G

ATE?

Once you’ve been approved for GATE :

• For an undergraduate programme, you get all tuition fees covered.

• For a postgraduate programme , you wouldbe eligible to get fifty per cent (50%) of your tuition fees covered to a maximum of $10,000.00.

Wha

t do

I get

out

of G

ATE?

Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP)

• HELP is a soft loan facility which isavailable to students of any ageacross this country

• Once you are a citizen of

Trinidad and Tobago and enrolled in a GATE approved

institution, you can access HELP.

Wha

t is

HEL

P?

• Accommodations• Books• Travel• Lab fees• And more

Wha

t can

I

use

HELP

for?

Wha

t can

HEL

P

do fo

r me?

• $25,000.00 per year at local institutionsand $75,000.00 per year at regional institutions.

• $25,000.00 per year for up to five yearslocally and $75,000.00 per year for up to five years regionally for medical students.

How

can

I

get

HEL

P?

• If your programme is GATE approved, you

are eligible for HELP

• Visit a bank that you have a relationship with

• Apply for HELP!

• Get HELP!

• Now you can pursue tertiary education!

On-The-Job Training (OJT)

Is O

JT

for

me?

If you:

• Are unemployed and 16-35 years of age

• Want to get work experience

• Want to improve your skills

• $2000 - with secondary education and /or other qualifications up to CXC Level;

• $3000 - with CAPE, A levels, Associate Degrees or

Technical Level Qualifications

• $5000 - with undergraduate degrees

• $6000 - with post graduate qualifications

Wha

t can

I Ea

rn w

ith O

JT?

Trainees can work at a company for up to 2 years

The Multi-Sector Skills Training Programme (MuST)

Wha

t is

MuS

T?

MuST is a specialized craft trainingprogramme, for training in the:

Construction Sector

Hospitality and Tourism Sector

Targeting Nationals aged 18-50

Wha

t will

the

MuS

T

prog

ram

me

prov

ide?

•A Technology Instructor/ Assessor

•Basic Hand Tools and Equipment (for e.g.. Hammer,

tape measure, chef’s knife, bartender’s tools)

•Personal Protective Equipment

•Insurance Coverage for the training period

•A daily stipend of $80 for level 1

Wha

t are

the

area

s of

Hos

pita

lity

and

Tour

ism

trai

ning

?

•Food Preparation

•Bartending

•Property Upkeep

•House Keeping

•Bell Hop

•Waitering

•Cakes and Pastry Making

•Storekeeping

•Front Office

•Laundry Services

•Banqueting

•Administration

Wha

t are

the

area

s of

Cons

truc

tion

trai

ning

?

•Masonry

•Carpentry

•Electrical Installation

•Plumbing

•Welding

•Steel Bending

•Tile Laying

•Scaffolding

•Painting

•Gypsum Installation

•Administration

The Retraining Programme

• A skills training programme

• Targeting citizens aged 25-45

• Courses include– Television and Video Production– Computer Repairs– Fabric Design– Tailoring– Building Electrical – Multi-media Animation– Nail Technology – And Many More!

Wha

t is

The

Retrai

ning

Prog

ram

me?

Life Skills Training

Trainees in OJT, MuST and the Retraining programmes participate in Life Skills training

Personal Development Training including:• Stress Management• Relationship Management• Sexual Health• Money Management• Teamwork

The Distance Learning Secretariat

Increasing access to education, learning and human development through:

• Online Programmes• Local Centres (SAMs, SBCS etc)• Mobile Access• Many More!

Thank You!

Questions?